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: 5/16/2025 at 2: 30 PM
Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.
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: Chino A57820828
Age: 9 months old, Cane Corso, 54 LBS
Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: Any amount of time
I have been at ACS since: 02/09/2025
I am ON meds
Stressed, hyperarousal, and has fear! He needs to be out of shelter for any amount of time. Will be on behavior meds.
Name: Wilbur A0057805457
Age: 1 Year, Pitbull Terrier, 58.6 pounds
Reason for Foster: Behavior/Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: 2 Weeks
I have been at ACS since: 02/06/2025
I am ON meds
Needs a break from Dog Adopts. Can go short term or until adopted.
Has had instances of moderate arousal leading to leash biting, but he can be redirected with high value treats (string cheese, hot dogs). He is taking behavior meds (clonidine and trazodone) to help with arousal and shelter stress.
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: Bella A58453317
Age: 4 years old
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 1 Month
I’ve been at ACS since: 5/07/2024
I am NOT on meds
Bella needs time to gained weight before spaying and adoption.
Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.
Name: Alana A58298237
Age: 3 years
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: Until URI Signs Resolve
I’ve been at ACS since: 4/20/2025
I am ON meds
Alana has an URI and has two more days left of meds. She is up to date on vaccines. She is already spayed. She is shy and scared, so she will need a patient foster who will give her time to adjust.
Name: Melo A58446315
Age: 11 Months and 9 days
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: Until URI Signs Resolve
I’ve been at ACS since: 5/06/2025
I am ON meds
Has a mild URI. His picky appetite has improved. Tape worms noted but have been given treatment. Super nervous and scared. Once feeling better, will need to come in for a check-in visit with the vet so he can receive vaccines and be cleared for his neutered surgery.
Name: Button A58344492
Age: 2 Years 6 months
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: Until URI Signs Resolve
I’ve been at ACS since: 4/24/2025
I am NOT on meds
Has a mild URI. His picky appetite has improved. Appears to be altered already. Needs some socializing. Marked as scared/shy, hiding/avoiding, and not eating. Did allow petting about hanging out for a few minutes.
Name: Storm A58251991
Age: 5 Years 1 month
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: Until URI Signs Resolve
I’ve been at ACS since: 4/24/2025
I am NOT on meds
Has a an URI. Her tongue ulcer is healed and is already spayed. She has been noted to be very vocal, purring, seeking attention, but sounds congested.
Name: Deborah A58474398
Age: 5 months and 5 days
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: Until URI Signs Resolve
I’ve been at ACS since: 5/10/2025
I am ON meds
Deborah needs a comfortable home to recover from an URI. She is scared and will run away from hands. However, she will allow slow pets after some time. She is not yet spayed and will need someone patient to give her time to come out her shell.
Name: Sweetie A58415113
Age: 5 years 14 days
Reason for Foster: Behavior
Length of Stay: 4 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 5/07/2025
I am ON meds
behavior foster, fearful in shelter, continue gabapentin in food
Name: JoJo A0057835693
Age: 1 year
Reason for Foster: Behavior
Length of Stay: Until adopted or at least a month
*Needs a new foster before 5/17 before 1:00 pm*
I’ve been at ACS since: 2/11/2025
I am ON meds
Jojo's current foster is returning JoJo to the shelter on 5/17. However, JoJo would do better outside. His foster momma mentioned, "He is not a big fan of being picked up, but I am able to lift him off my computer. He is extremely talkative and will meow like crazy if he is alone. Also, if he is alone in a room, he will stick his paw under the door as if he wants to open it. He is pretty playful and loves wand toys. He was a lot more cuddly when he first came, which I suspect his because he was taking his medicine twice a day. I discussed this with the vet several days ago, and he should be back on his medicine twice a day when he returns. JoJo tends to bite people (me, mostly), which I suspect is because he is most comfortable with me, but he is not aggressive in the slightest when he does it. Since he is back on his medicine, he has started biting less, but I highly suspect that he will stop biting when he starts taking it twice a day. He is able to be around our dog, but he has batted at him a few times. But, other than those few instances, they have been able to exist peacefully side by side. I have no pictures on my computer, but I will attach some pictures of him later today. Also, he loves food!"
Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.
Name: June A58302498, May A58302512, April 58302519
Age: 2 months and 27 days
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: Until URI Signs Resolve
I’ve been at ACS since: 4/14/2025
We are NOT on meds
Very curious kittens who want a comfty home to run and play while they recover from their URI.
Name: Stray 4,5,6 58468150, 8154, 8201
Age: 1 month and 6 days
Reason for Foster: Underage/Nursing
Length of Stay: 5 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 5/09/2025
We are ON meds
Needs foster due to age, socialization & URI. Will be sent home with Erythromycin Ophth (bidx14d) & Amoxi 0.15ml (bidx14d)
Name: Stray Kitten 1,2,3 58468122, 8133, 8141
Age: 1 month and 6 days
Reason for Foster: Medical/Socialization
Length of Stay: 4-5 Weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 5/09/2025
We are ON meds
Needs foster due to age, socialization & URI. Will be sent home with Erythromycin Ophth (bidx14d) & Amoxi 0.15ml (bidx14d)
Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below. Mom and babies must go together and cannot be separated.
Name: Peggy and 7 kittens (58268034 1022,36,43,62,73,49, and 12764)
Age: Mom: 3 years Kittens: 1 month
Reason for Foster: Underage/Nursing
Estimated Timeline: 8 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 04/08/2025
I am NOT on meds
Mom with newborns. She is taking good care of them, but it is a large litter, so kittens should be weighed daily and if not gaining well, they may need to be supplement fed in the future. Mom is described to be friendly.
Name: Dumpling and Wonton, Pierogi, Gyoza, Empanada, and Ravioli (58429636,9664,9659,9648,9643)
Age: 3 months 7 days (as of 2/26) Mom: 1 year old Kittens: 14 days as of 5/7
Reason for Foster: Too young/nursing
Length of Stay: 6-7 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 5/3/25
I am NOT on meds
Mom will need to come back for her annual FVRCP vaccine and a dose of Pyrantel on 5/17/25. Kittens will need Pyrantel starting 5/17/25. Mom is nice appears to be taking good care of kittens but is a little thin so foster will have to watch kitten's weight and supplement feed if needed.
Name: Momma Cat and 6 Neonates (A0058432121,58, 69,61,63,64,65)
Age: Mom: 3 years old Kittens: 15 days (as of 5/15)
Reason for Foster: Too young/nursing
Length of Stay: 6-7 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 5/4/25
I am NOT on meds
Mom taking good care of kittens and is friendly. Will need to monitor weight as they grow.
Name: Kuro & kit 1,2,3 (58415822, 5837, 5845, 5842)
Age: Mom: 2 years old Kittens: 1 month
Reason for Foster: Too young/nursing
Length of Stay: 4-5 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 5/6/25
I am NOT on meds
Mom is taking good care of kittens. Smallest kitten #2 has a loud heart murmur. Considered a high risk foster, reach out for more information.
Name: Junebug & Neonates 1,2,3,4 (58233493, 58283905, 3910, 3908, 3900)
Age: Mom: 9 months Kittens: 1 month
Reason for Foster: Underage/nursing
Length of Stay: 5 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 4/10/25
I am NOT on meds
Mom was cranky but has really gotten much better now that her kittens are growing. She was very protective at first. She is able to be handled and likes pets. She is taking good care of her kittens and they are doing well.
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.