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: 6/04/2025 at 2:37 PM

DOGS NEEDING FOSTER

Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.

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Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador

Length of Stay: Can go for anytime

Any available adult dog who is over 40 pounds and has been on the adoption floor for over a week 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: Noreen A58252650

Age: 11 months old

Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador

Length of Stay: Anytime/Until adopted

I’ve been at ACS since: 04/05/2025

I am ON meds

Noreen is an active gal looking for some fun, structure, and enrichment. Needs a break from kennel stress. on behavior meds for arousal.

Name: Draco A0057595850

Age: 3 years old

Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador, behavior

Length of Stay: 4 weeks

I’ve been at ACS since: 2/14/25

I am ON meds

Draco has been at the shelter 3 months and needs a break from kennel stress. He is large and strong on leash but very well-mannered and trained. Extremely housebroken!! crate trained, social and playful. Knows sit, paw, down, and sploots! Ideally looking for a quiet home with no small children. Foster must be comfortable with behavior meds and Draco must be confined to a crate or dog-proof area when left alone.

Name: Swayze (A0058392071)

Age: 3 years old

Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador

Length of Stay: Amy amount of time

I’ve been at ACS since: 4/28/25

I am ON meds

Swayze has been at the shelter for a month and needs a break from kennel stress. He is a very sweet boy with a lot of energy! He is on medication to help calm him in the shelter.

CATS NEEDING FOSTER

Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.

Name: Raina (A0058466241) *URGENT*

Age: 3 years

Reason for Foster: Medical/socialization

Length of Stay: 1 week

I’ve been at ACS since: 5/9/25

I am ON on meds

Raina needs a foster home to decompress in and recover from a URI. She is extremely scared and stressed in the shelter. She likes to eat and play in private, but needs some time and love to help her come out of her shell.

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.