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Bring The Love

To sign up for a virtual Foster Orientation please sign up by clicking here.

 

The Anti-Cruelty Society’s Foster Program is a vital lifeline that helps to rehabilitate animals in our care. The individual love and care of a foster parent gives pets the opportunity to flourish in a home environment where they can grow and thrive before being placed in a forever home. Fostering varys from a few weeks to months, but the impact on the pet and person lasts a lifetime.

The Anti-Cruelty Society provides all fosters with program training, medical care, starter supplies, and behavior support. All Society fosters are licensed through the Illinois Department of Agriculture upon completion of program training. Foster volunteers are asked to supply food, treats, toys, bedding, and accessories for animals in their care.

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“There are so many wonderful pets out there, young and old, purebred and mutt, just waiting for a second chance and a loving home.”

Kevin A.
Chicago, IL

“There are so many wonderful pets out there, young and old, purebred and mutt, just waiting for a second chance and a loving home.”

Kevin A.
Chicago, IL

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  • What We Do
    • Adoption
      • Available Animals
      • Adoption Process
      • Adoption Locations
      • Post Adoptions Services
      • Special Adoption Programs
      • Recent Adoptions
      • Adoption Stories
      • Adoption FAQ
    • Clinic
      • About Spay/Neuter
      • Make an Appointment
      • Surgery Instructions
      • Low Income Services
      • End of Life Services
      • Clinic FAQ
    • Programs
      • Dog Training
      • Kids and Family
        • Virtual Story Time With Muffin
      • Teen Programs
      • Adult Programs
      • Group Programs
      • Community Programs
      • Education Programs
      • Friends Who Care
    • Helping Pets
      • Surrender Your Pet
      • Home-to-Home Shelter Bypass
      • Report Abuse
      • Lost & Found Pets
      • Feral Trap/Neuter/Return Program
      • Pets and Seniors
      • Emergency Preparedness
      • Pet Wellness Fairs
      • Behavior Helpline
      • SAFE
    • Heroes Work Here
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    • Ways to Give
      • Bark From The Heart
      • Planned Giving and Bequests
      • Donate Now
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      • Supporters and Partners
      • Other Ways to Give
      • Development Council
      • Events
      • Shop With Us
      • Wish List
    • Volunteer
      • Become a Volunteer
      • Adult Volunteers
      • Kids and Family Volunteers
      • Teen Volunteers
      • Group Volunteers
      • Volunteer Stories
      • Volunteer Resources
      • Volunteer FAQ
    • Foster
      • About Fostering
      • Become a Foster
      • Emergency Relief Fosters
      • Adoption Ambassadors
      • Foster Resources
      • Foster Stories
      • Foster FAQ
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      • Holiday Merch
      • Pints for Pets
      • Team Anti-Cruelty
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      • Dog Care
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      • Small Animal Care
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      • Pet Deposit Subsidy Program
      • Dog-Friendly Parks
      • Find a Veterinarian
      • Pet Loss Support Group
      • Pet Food Pantries
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