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: 08/31/2025 at 2:45 PM

Current fosters may view a full list of available animals on Better Impact. 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

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Name: Cordelia A0058284476

Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull

Age: 3years, 3months, 16days

Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador

Length of Stay: Any time! 

I’ve been at ACS since: 4/10/2025

I am ON meds 

Cordelia is a very sweet and friendly girl who’s currently dealing with some allergies and would love a break from the shelter. She’s looking for a quiet, calm foster home where she can relax and feel comfortable. 

Name: Mouse (59244369)

Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull

Age: 1year, 6months, 3days 

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: 4 Weeks  

I’ve been at ACS since: 8/26/2025

I am ON meds 

Mouse is looking for a foster home where he can continue healing and regrow his fur. He has tested positive for Demodex (a non-contagious form of mange) and has already received treatment. He’ll need a foster home for the next 4–6 weeks to give his skin time to recover and his hair to grow back. Mouse is on the road to feeling better—he just needs a cozy place to rest and heal! 

Current fosters may view a full list of available animals on Better Impact. Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below. 

Name: Barley K A0058829476

Age: 1 year old

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: Until URI symptoms resolve

I’ve been at ACS since: 7/2/25

I am ON on meds 

Barley K has a URI and needs a foster home to recover in. He needs to gain a bit of weight and needs some socializing as well. He is sweet and curious, but shy and needs a confidence boost! He is also a picker eater and may need encouragement to eat.

Name: Molly A0059053078

Age: 2 years old

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: Until URI symptoms resolve

I’ve been at ACS since: 8/5/25

I am NOT on meds 

Molly is FIV+ and must be kept away from other cats. She has a URI, is very thin, and needs socializing. She allows pets but is very anxious.

Name: China (58962054)

Age: 3years, 1month, 2days 

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: Until URI symptoms resolve

I’ve been at ACS since: 7/22/25

I am ON meds 

China is a sweet and friendly cat with the cutest expressions—you can see it all in her adorable photos! She’s currently recovering from a URI and is looking for a cozy foster home where she can rest and heal. With a little TLC, she’ll be back to feeling her best in no time!

Current fosters may view a full list of available animals on Better Impact. Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.

  

Name: Mr. Crowley, Iron Man, & Black Sabbath 

Age: 3months, 10days

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI symptoms improve

I’ve been at ACS since: 7/22/2025

I am NOT on meds 

FeLV positive. Will need to recheck FeLV testing/further assessment upon return. They must be kept away from other cats!

 

Name: Solas & Hazel (58903633 & 3653) 

Age: 3months, 12days

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay:Until URI symptoms resolve

I’ve been at ACS since: 7/25/2025 

I am NOT on meds 

These sweet babies are looking for a foster home where they can rest, heal, and feel safe. They’re currently recovering from a mild upper respiratory infection (URI), and a calm, loving environment will help them bounce back and thrive.

  

Name: Dickens Kit 1-3 (58784207, 4214, & 4219)

Age: 3 months old

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: Until URI symptoms resolve

I’ve been at ACS since: 6/25/25

I am NOT on meds 

This trio of sweet kittens has a URI and need a foster home to recover in!

Current fosters may view a full list of available animals on Better Impact. Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below. Mom and babies must go together and cannot be separated.

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Name: Vaquita and Kits 1,2,3,4

Age: Mom: 1year, 7months, 8days

Kittens: 2months, 8days 

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 4 weeks 

I’ve been at ACS since: 7/16/2025

I am ON meds 

Mom and 4 kittens.  Mom taking good care of them.  All kittens have large umbilical hernias that will need to be monitored.  Because they are so large it is unlikely for any abdominal organs to become strangulated, but foster should watch and make sure kittens do not act like they are in pain.   

     

Name:  Mom Cat #7, Kit 1,2,3,4,5

Age: Mom: 3years 

Kittens: 2months, 11days

Reason for Foster: Too young/Nursing

Length of Stay: 5 weeks 

I’ve been at ACS since: 7/29/2025

I am NOT on meds 

This sweet momma and her adorable babies are looking for a calm, quiet foster home where they can spend the next few weeks. The kittens still need time to grow and gain healthy weight before they’re ready for the next steps in their journey.

Momma is incredibly sweet and friendly, and she’s doing a wonderful job caring for her little ones. All they need now is a safe, cozy space to thrive—could that be with you?

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.