Foster Candidates

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: 1/15/2025 at 3:00 PM

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

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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: Teddy A40785057

Age:  8 Years, Terrier Pitbull, 60.8 lbs

Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador 

Length of Stay: 12/16-anytime offered

I have been at ACS since: 09/16/2024

I am NOT on meds

Teddy has stage 2 renal disease. The foster will need to watch their weight and appetite. Very distracted by people and other dogs and unable to maintain focus for long. Appears housebroken. He is friendly with strangers he has met. Very Energetic so will need physical exercise. Jumpy and not interested in toys. Resource guards. He should be the only pet in the home. Vocal when home alone and prefers to be free room vs crate. When you're sitting he comes and rests his head on your legs. 

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. 

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Name: Josie A0057335942

Age:  1 Year, Pitbull Terrier , 53.8 lbs

Reason for Foster: Behavior/Socialization 

Length of Stay: Until adopted but anytime is appreciated

I have been at ACS since: 11/24/2024

I am ON meds

Josie would like a quiet home/area - Josie is very sweet but under socialized to new environments, and quick to become scared and stressed. She will need a patient foster able to administer behavior medications every day. Unknown if she is housebroken or has any training. Highly rec having a crate set up as her safe space. Appears social with other dogs - a more confident resident dog may help. 

Name: Mama 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 

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

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Name: Shirley A57111307

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

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Name: Chad A0055005534

Age: 1 Year 5 months (as of 12/17)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 4 Weeks 

I am currently ON meds

URI. Severe eye change in 1 eye; needs eye meds 3-4 times daily

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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*

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Name: Sneaker A0057428790

Age: 10 months old 

Reason for Foster: Behavior/Adoption Ambassador 

Length of Stay: 2-4 Weeks 

I am currently ON meds

Sneaker is currently awaiting to be spayed. She needs time to decompress as she is very stressed in-shelter. She is young and healthy otherwise. Recent notes state :"ears completely back, hissing, tense face, intensely furrowed brow. Listed as not eating past 4 days but most of dry food is gone this afternoon"

Name: Meowcifer 57619232

Age: 6 months old 

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: Until URI Signs Resolved 

I am currently ON meds

URI signs noted, MP nasal dc., on Doxycycline; Needs socializing

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Name: Stormie A0057615215

Age: 1 year old 

Reason for Foster: SAFE PROGRAM

Length of Stay: 45-60 days 

I am currently NOT on meds

Appears altered; Reported current on vax; leaning into pets, wiggly.

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Name: Penelope A0057339661

Age: 5 months 21 days

Reason for Foster: Behavior 

Length of Stay: 3 Weeks 

I am currently NOT on meds

She needs time to decompress & socialize. Showing signs of socialization, but stressed. In-shelter: high FAS, reducing slowly. Already spayed. 

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Name: Plum A0057412112

Age: 1 year and 23 days

Reason for Foster: Behavior 

Length of Stay: 3 Weeks 

I am currently ON meds

Plum is social, leans into pets, but needs time to decompress and socialize. On gabapentin which seems to be working. 

Name: Minnie A0057026195

Age: 1 year and 3 months

Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador

Length of Stay: 1 month or until adopted 

I am currently ON meds

Will be happiest as only animal. She is advanced and hasn't had much interest in Cat Adopts. She enjoys being played with but doesn't seem to enjoy being pet. We would love to see her personality in the home. 

Name: Ralphie A0057530559

Age: 2 years old 

Reason for Foster: SAFE PROGRAM

Length of Stay: 45-60 days 

I am currently NOT on meds

On a special dry food  diet for his sensitive stomach. Occasional vomiting occurs if he doesn't eat his dry food. 

Name: Luna A0057433098

Age: 2 years and 1 months

Reason for Foster: Behavior/Socialization/Adoption Ambassador

Length of Stay: Until adopted 

I am currently ON meds

Luna needs a QUIET home, and a patient caretaker willing to administer behavior meds. Luna is fearful and reportedly gets anxious in a noisy environment and is prone to overgrooming

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

Name: Clever 57586562

Age: 4m6 days

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay:  1-2 Weeks 

I've been at ACS since: 1/06/2024

I am currently NOT on meds

She is thin and underweight at 3 lbs. She is noted to be friendly and purring while being held.  Based on her previous owner information given, she was noted to be an indoor and outdoor cat. They would describe her to be anxious/shy when visitors come to the home. It takes her about two days to warm up to a stranger and is vocal. She doesn't play with toys and prefers people. She is active midday and night. She was noted to pee outside the litter box due to "sometimes she can't find the litter box and will pee on clean clothing". No litter box issues are currently seen at the shelter. 

Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below. Mom and babies must go together and cannot be separated.

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

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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.