Foster Candidates
Click on the banners below to see a list of shelter animals who are currently looking for foster care. Animals are listed in three categories: dogs needing foster, cats needing foster, and kittens needing foster (this includes moms with kittens to care for!). Click the yellow banners to expand each section.
If you are a current foster and see someone below who you'd like to bring into your care, email us at foster@anticruelty.org. If you're not a current foster, but are interested in taking part, visit our About Fostering page to learn how to get started.
Animals Awaiting Placement
Updated: 03/28/2024 at 11:30 AM
Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.
Additional Adult Dog Candidates : Adopt An Animal | Anti-Cruelty (anticruelty.org)
Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: Can go for anytime
Any available adult dog who is over 30 pounds can also go to foster. Just double-check they're located at our River North Location. Please reach out to the foster team for more information.
Use the following filters to see who can go to foster:
Location: 1. River North Adoption Center
Care Staus: In shelter
Species: Dog
Age: Adult, Senior
Size: Large, Medium
Name: Royal A0054691308
Age: 6 months - Retriever, Labrador - 39.4 lbs
Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: 2-3 Weeks
I am ON meds
Jumpy/Mouthy, affectionate, very strong, needs routine/exercise, very dopey teenage pup
Loves stuffed animals. Will steal socks
Name: Sky A0055253669
Age: 4 years - Terrier, Pit Bull/Mix - 54 lbs
Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: Can go for anytime
I am ON meds
Name: Tuesday A0055518149
Age: 3 months -Terrier, Pit Bull - 19 lbs
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 2 weeks
I am ON meds
He was abandoned at VCA hospital, so we don't have info on him.
He has been using potty pads. He has kennel cough and is on doxy.
Name: Jammer A0055558003
Age: 5 months -Mixed Breed - 16.5 lbs
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: Until KC signs resolved
I am NOT on meds
Transferred in, no information about him
Name: Adele A0055491148
Age: 8 months - Terrier, American Pit Bull/Mix - 40.00 lbs
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 3 weeks
I am NOT on meds
Is recovering from Demodex and needs to gain weight. Came into shelter with parvo and was treated. Best not to put with other dogs to be safe.
Name: Emma A0055205479
Age: 1 year - Australian Cattle Dog/Mix - 35.20 lbs
Reason for Foster: Behavior, Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: Until adopted
I am NOT on meds
Cattle dog that's struggling with kennel/shelter stress. Prey drive towards squirrels reported in previous home, avoid any homes with cats. Reported dog friendly and did well with kids. Needs to be leashed outside - can jump high, climb over fences, and can climb trees.
Name: Kendrick A0055479147
Age: 2 months - Mixed breed - 8.00 lbs
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 3 weeks
I am ON meds
contagious kennel cough, Rx: Doxy-
young puppy, lots of work
Name: Kane A0054988365
Age: 2 years - Terrier, American Pit Bull - 68.2 lbs
Reason for Foster: Medical, Adoption ambassador
Length of Stay: any amount of time, ideally till adopted
I am ON meds
Advanced for handling. Being treated for diarrhea. On special diet, cheese OK as a training treat/reward but try to minimize. No kids, no cats.
Name: Comic A0055406573
Age: 1 year - Mixed Breed - 24.6 lbs
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: any amount of time
I am NOT on meds
dog has abnormal eyelashes poking eyes
Name: Degu & Gerbil 55591236 & 1241
Age: 2 months, mixed breed, 3.75 lbs (Degu) 4.25lbs (Gerbil)
Reason for Foster: Too young/nursing
Length of Stay: 3 weeks
We are NOT on meds
Can be Fostered together or separately. Need to gain weight and waiting for male's testicles to descend.
Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.
Name: Marlow A0036326250
Age: 8 years
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 4 weeks
I am NOT on meds
On a special diet because of chronic diarrhea. Need to see if diet will help. She does occasionally drip stool outside of litter box.
Name: Poppler A0055500642
Age: 8 months
Reason for Foster: Behavior
Length of Stay: 2 weeks
I am ON meds
If Poppler is social and comes around, she could be an adoption ambassador. Previous hx of being indoor/outdoor and skittish around "new people", hasn't tried to socialize in-shelter with people but is handleable. On gabapentin.
Name: Morseday A0055387623
Age: 1 year
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolved
I am ON meds
Picky eater, may need to encourage to eat.
Name: Tony A0055376599
Age: 5 years
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolved
I am NOT on meds
Severe dental disease, will need dental work once returned from Foster.
FIV+, recommend keep away from other cats, may delay recovery from URI.
Name: Fiesty A0015444814
Age: 12 years
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolved
I am ON meds
Broken lower right canine tooth, will need dental work before adopts. Senior cat.
Name: Anna A0055416507
Age: 7 years
Reason for Foster: Behavior, Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: preferably until adopted or to gauge behavior
I am ON meds
Owner passed away and her son took in the cat. The son hasn't been able to interact with Anna. Anna has not been handable - has been here since 3/1.
Name: Rosebud A0055272745
Age: 1 years
Reason for Foster: Behavior
Length of Stay: 4 weeks
I am ON meds
Has lived indoors since he was 8 months old. Freaked out in shelter. Needs time to acclimate and decompress.
Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.
Name: Kitty 1,2,3,4,5 55612097, 2091, 2085, 2076, 2075
Age: 1 month
Reason for Foster: Medical, Too young/Nursing
Length of Stay: 5 Weeks
We are ON meds
Kittens appear to be eating well on their own but will need to be weighed and monitored. All have a little eye discharge and will likely need to have eye ointment applied until better. Can be split into 2 groups (2-3 kittens).
Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.
Name: Guinea Pigs and Rabbits
Age: 1-6 Years Old
Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: 2-4 weeks
We are NOT on meds.
We have a lot of small animals that would love to get a shelter break and make space for other animals. If you are interested, email the Foster Team for more information.
Name: Pelusa, Bacon, Lettuce, & Tomato 55430476, 55512651, 2658, & 2674
Age: Mom: 1 year, Babies: 1 month
Reason for Foster: Too Young/Nursing
Length of Stay: 3 months
I have been at the shelter since 03/12/2024
We are NOT on meds
Mom and babies. Mom can be returned after 4 - 6 weeks but babies should continue as long as possible (2 - 3 months ideally).