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: 03/16/2024 at 1:15 PM
Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.
Additional Adult Dog Candidates : Adopt An Animal | The Anti-Cruelty Society (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: Geno A0055217921
Age: 4 years - Terrier, American Pit Bull - 66.40 lbs
Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: Can go for anytime
I am NOT on meds
Highly energetic and food motivated
Name: Saint A0055205194
Age: 3 years - Terrier, Pit Bull/Mix - 62 lbs
Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: Can go for anytime
I am ON meds
Does not pull-on leash. Not too vocal. Potty trained.
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
Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.
Name: Mika A55459199
Age: 1 Year and 3 Months
Reason for Foster: Medical/Behavior
Length of Stay: 3 Weeks or till adopted
I have been at the shelter since 03/03/2024
I am ON meds
Shy/shut-down in shelter. Has been quiet, scared/shy, hiding/avoiding, not eating, and using the litterbox appropriately. Lying under a perch with a very tense body, and dilated pupils, leaning away. Curently has diarrhea and some sneezing so likely early URI. On mirtazapine on the ear currently; if eating well gabapentin and treatment for diarrhea could be prescribed.
Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.
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.