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.
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: 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.
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.
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.