Foster Candidates

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 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: Rogue 57336078

Age:  1 Year, Pitbull Terrier , 42 lbs

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: Until KC signs resolved

I have been at ACS since: 11/24/2024

I am NOT on meds

Currently has Kennel Cough. Has shown some reactivity to other dogs. Is wiggly and jumpy. Allow pets and takes treats. 

Name: Mamas A0057240128

Age:  4 Year olds, Pitbull Terrier,  52 lbs.

Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador 

Length of Stay: Until adopted but anytime is appreciated

I have been at ACS since: 11/08/2024

I am NOT on meds

LOS is high. Has allergies and need a break in a home 

Name: Blue Gordon A43970095

Age:  5 Year olds, Pitbull Terrier,  66 lbs.

Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador 

Length of Stay: Until adopted or at least 2 weeks

I have been at ACS since: 12/03/2024

I am ON meds

Some notes of reactivity in kennel and in courtyard towards dogs and possibly people? (Seeking more details)
Becoming increasingly stressed when other dogs walk past his kennel and when seeing staff approach with a leash. 

May not be the best for a high rise but can likely do okay in an area where he sees dogs as long as the foster can easily remove him from close contact (turn around, cross the street, etc). 

No hx due to intake from CACC. 

Name: Chelli A57244973

Age: 5 years old, American Pit Bull, 48 LBS

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 2 months

I have been at ACS since: 11/09/2024

I am ON meds

Scar tissue nodule on left side of neck, will reassess at return. Dental disease. Heart worm +. Chelli has completed her treatment. She will need to have limited activity for at least 2 months then she can return to be assessed for adoption.

Name: Peanut A57572396 *pending interest*

Age: 2 Years, Boxer, 42 lbs 

Reason for Foster:  Medical 

Length of Stay: 3 week

I have been at ACS since: 1/27/2025

I am NOT currently on meds

Peanut is underweight and needs to gain some before proceeding with spay and adoption. Peanut is scared and shy in the shelter. Scared/shy of noises or fast movements around building but recovers quickly. She lived with another dog in home but would growl when approached her puppies. *pending interest*

Name: Gizmo 57738270

Age: 5 Years, Siberian Husky, 52 lbs 

Reason for Foster:  Medical 

Length of Stay: 4 weeks

I have been at ACS since: 1/28/2025

I am NOT currently on meds

Has mild kennel cough signs! Will need to be monitored closely. Mass on upper left gingiva, possible papillomavirus, may require removal at return from Foster if not resolving. Avoid contact with other dogs, papillomavirus is contagious.

Name: Enzo A57789079

Age: 6 Years, 33 lbs, French Bulldog 

Reason for Foster:  SAFE PROGRAM 

Length of Stay: 60 Days  

I have been at ACS since: 2/04/2025

I am NOT on meds

Enzo's owner is not currently able to care for Enzo but will be able to get him back once they are on their feet. Enzo had a slipped disc in the past and has back handling sensitivity. Should not be jumping up or down on furnitures or bed. 

Name: Harvey Stray A57787142

Age: 2 Years, 20.5 lbs, Pomeranian 

Reason for Foster:  Medical 

Length of Stay: Until Kennel Cough signs have resolved   

I have been at ACS since: 2/04/2025

I am NOT on meds

Harvey currently has a kennel cough. Has matts in his coat. He is scheduled for trimming but may need further grooming. Very wiggly, seeking attention, and loose body. 

Name: Stray A57801495

Age: 2 Years, 35 lbs, American Pitbull Terrier 

Reason for Foster:  Medical 

Length of Stay: Until Kennel Cough signs have resolved   

I have been at ACS since: 2/05/2025

I am NOT on meds

Very thin, needs to gain weight and needs socializing. Recent notes state "front on kennel, barking, tail up and wagging fast, sniffed treats but not eating them, CC marked quiet, social, scared, much better outside of kennel, loosened up and perked ears, attention seeking, conflicted for leashing, putting slip lead on backwards from behind head worked to get out of kennel."

Name: Shirley A57111307 *On hold for vets/reassessment* 

Age: 2 years 1 month (As of 12/17)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolved 

I’ve been at ACS since: 10/19/2024

I am currently ON meds

Severe eye changes, not acting sick, needs eye meds 3-4 times daily

Name: Kramer 57449099 *ON HOLD FOR NOW*

Age: 1.6 years old 

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: Until URI Signs have Resolved 

I am currently NOT on meds

URI signs continue, ulcer on tongue healed; Neuter site healing; OK for Foster. Noted " scared/hissing at first...then he started to warm up to me and would accept pets and head nudge into my hand, purring. able to process and handle all over. ate churu and treats".  Comes up to you for attention.  *Currently on hold for vets*

Name: Claude 57702152 and Bilbo Catginz 57702158 *Currently pending pick up*

Age: 8y 4m

Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassadors 

Length of Stay: Until adopted but any time is helpful 

I’ve been at ACS since: 02/01/2025 

I am on meds

Claude and Bilbo Catginz are both 8 years old. They were currently staged "behavior" but are now cleared to be made available for adoption. They have been having a hard time settling into the shelter so they would do their best to be available for adoption in a home. *Currently pending pick up*

Name: Pumpkin and her babies (57717310, A57720273, 79,80,83, and 75) 

Age: Mom: 1 year old Babies: 28 days old (as of 2/20)

Reason for Foster: Underage/Nursing

Length of Stay: Until 4/05/2025

I’ve been at ACS since: 1/27/2025

We are ON meds

Mom is looking for a space where she can continue to help her kittens grow big and strong. A few of the kittens had some eye discharge but are better now. Just in case, they will be going home with medication. Some of the kittens are also starting to eat gruel. 

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.