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

*URGENT*
Name: Bella and 5 puppies 

Age: mom - 5 years old, pups - 2 weeks 

Reason for Foster: Nursing

Length of Stay: 6-10 Weeks 

We have an urgent situation where a loving dog mom, Bella (a 5-year-old Pittie), and her 5 healthy, puppies need a foster home immediately. The owner is facing an urgent living situation and is unable to take the puppies with her. She is willing to surrender Bella and her puppies to us, with the understanding that Bella will be returned to her after the puppies are weaned and Bella is spayed.

Bella (Mom)
Breed: Pit Bull
Age: 5 years old
Temperament:

• Very friendly and easy-going with everyone she meets
• Not prone to separation anxiety
• Potty trained
• Good with other dogs, including a male, unneutered German Shepherd (puppies' dad)
• Does not guard her puppies or food
• Easygoing and social

Puppies
Health:

• All puppies are nursing well and steadily gaining weight
• Eyes are still closed but they’re developing normally
• All appear to be healthy and strong

Name: Lillianna A56994798

Age:  3 year - mixed breed - 49.8lbs

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: 6-8 Weeks 

I have been at ACS since: 10/01/2024

I am ON meds

Heartworm injections 10/24 and 10/25 were given. Needs exercise restriction 6-8 weeks; schedule recheck after 12/5/24.

Name:  Nola A0056969304

Age:  2 years, 1 month, retriever/lab, 61 lbs 

Reason for Foster: Behavior, Adoption Ambassador

Length of Stay: preferably until adopted, but any time helps!

I have been at ACS since: 09/27/2024

I am ON meds

Strong, extremely active indoors and tends to engage in playful biting. She gets bored easily and constantly wants to play. High arousal in kennel.

Name: Poppy A0056996554

Age: 2 y 21 d (as of 10/22)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 2 weeks

I’ve been at ACS since: 10/01/2024

I am currently ON meds

Skin infection, chronic injury to right front leg - needs surgery/amputation, will need to heal postop

Name: Charlie 56699419

Age:  2 years (As of 10/31)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI Signs Resolved

I’ve been at ACS since: 09/09/2024

I am currently NOT on meds

URI signs continue, appetite is improved, and Thin. Heart murmur noted will need to be reassessed at her return. Easy to transfer to carrier but scared. Can get overstimulated and likes interaction on own terms

Name: Mom 57072026

Age:  2 years (As of 10/31)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI Signs Resolved

I’ve been at ACS since: 10/13/2024

I am currently NOT on meds

Both upper canine teeth broken will likely need extraction at spay.  Mild URI and stools have been improving. 

Name: Tripp 1 A0057129856

Age: 3 years (As of 11/05)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 3 weeks 

I’ve been at ACS since: 10/22/2024

I am currently ON meds

Hookworms, patient also has tongue ulcers

Name: Shirley A57111307 *ON HOLD FOR NOW*

Age: 2 years (As of 11/07)

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

URI signs continue. Front of cage meowing and rubbing against bars. Allowed pets, leaning into them. No signs of overstimulation.

Name: Greymund 57083021 *ON HOLD FOR NOW*

Age: 6 Months and 23 days (As of 11/07)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolved 

I’ve been at ACS since: 10/18/2024

I am currently ON meds

URI signs continue, will hide when visitors come over for first 1-2 minutes, but then sniff and allow pets. Scared at the shelter. 

Name: Zathura 56961607

Age: 1 year and 1m (As of 11/07)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolved 

I’ve been at ACS since: 09/26/2024

I am currently ON meds

URI signs continue, left eye improved; Spay site healing; handleable and scannable. easy to transfer from the carrier.

Name: Stray Cat 57084691

Age: 6 years (As of 11/14)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolve

I am currently ON meds

Will need dental work once foster complete. Loose stools noted, on meds. Hair loss on nose/muzzle, should regrow with time.

Name: Luna A57155291 and Star A57155304

Age: 2 years and 1 year(As of 11/20)

Reason for Foster: Safe Program/ Medical 

Length of Stay: 45 Days 

We are currently ON meds

Luna and Star are looking for a place to stay while their owner gets back on their feet. Luna has a current cold but Star is okay. Star is very social and vocal, Luna is more shy but friendly. Currently not spayed but will be. Have been housed here in the shelter together and no behavior concerns were noted with each other. Up to date on vaccines. 

Name: Grandpa A57252593 *Pending pick up*

Age: 6 months (As of 11/20)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolve

I am currently ON meds

Mild URI and is on an eye ointment. Noted to be quiet, looking around, and allowing handling. *Pending pick up*

Name: Cuddles A57252587

Age: 6 months (As of 11/20)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolve

I am currently ON meds

Mild URI and is on an eye ointment. Noted to be quiet, hunched down, and leaning into pets. 

Name: Hammad A57163249

Age: 1 Year (As of 11/20)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolve

I am currently ON meds

Has a mild URI and lost weight. Noted to be quiet, having slightly dilated eyes but allowed handling. 

Name: Milo A57124110

Age: 2 Years (As of 11/20)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolve

I am currently ON meds

URI signs continue. He is a picky eater and may need to be encouraged to eat. Already neutered.

Name: Pumpkin A57081165 *Pending pick up*

Age: 1 Years (As of 11/20)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolve

I am currently ON meds

Mild URI signs continue, picky eater but gained weight; Neuter site healing. Has been reported to mount on female cats. Otherwise is social, friendly, and affectionate.*Pending pick up*

Name: Doodle A57130070

Age: 5 Years (As of 11/20)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolve

I am currently NOT on meds

URI signs continue, appetite improved; already spayed. No behavior were reported. 

Name: Tater A57121294

Age: 1 Year (As of 11/20)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolve

I am currently NOT on meds

URI signs continue; Thin; already spayed. Had an interested adopter but then got sick. 

Name: Leona A57130283

Age: 5 Years (As of 11/20)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolve

I am currently ON meds

URI signs noted. Needs socializing and grooming.

Name: Toodles A57129964

Age: 1.5 Years (As of 11/20)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolve

I am currently NOT on meds

URI signs continue, appetite improved; Mild dental tartar; already spayed; Needs socializing. Noted to be lying under her perch and meowing softly. Allowed and leaned into pets. Likes to eat fishy pate. 

Name: Stray Kitten 5 A0057066808 *ON HOLD FOR NOW*

Age: 2m 10d (as of 10/22)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 3 weeks

I am currently ON meds

Eating well, normal stools, no vomiting noticed, mucoid nasal discharge, monitor appetite carefully 

Name: A0057018207-Stray 5 7000 laflin, A0057018145-stray 7000 Laflin *ON HOLD FOR NOW*

Age: 2m 6d (as of 10/22)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 4 weeks

We are currently NOT on meds

Will need socializing. Needs fostering to gain weight and recover from URI. 

Name: Bowsette 56456503, Princess Peach 6519, & Rosalina 6629 

Age:  4 Months and 6 days (As of 11/07)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolved 

I am currently ON meds

URI signs but already spayed/neutered. Rosalina has scarred right eye, likely vision impaired, may have ongoing discharge from right eye. Kittens are a little scared but allow handling. 

Name: Chilli & Avocado 57032561 & 2568

Age:  4 Months and 13 days (As of 11/07)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolved 

I am currently ON meds

URI signs continue. Kittens were exposed to Panluk but are good. Should be separated by resident cats. 

Name: Kirby A0056640422

Age:  3 Months and 24 days (As of 11/08)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 3 Weeks 

I am currently ON meds

Needs eye meds 3-4 times daily, eating well etc

Name Kitten 1 A57132137 and Kitten 2 A57132139

Age:  1 Month and 29 days (As of 11/15)

Reason for Foster: Medical/Socialization

Length of Stay: 2-3 Weeks 

We are currently ON eye meds

Has ocular discharge in the right eye. 

Name: Relish A57248980

Age:  2 Months and 7 days (As of 11/15)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 3 Weeks 

I am currently ON eye meds

 Serious discharge and swollen conjunctiva 

Name: Talia A57278004 and Tony A57278006

Age:  3 Months and 6 days (As of 11/20)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolve 

We are currently ON eye meds

Both kittens have a URI and will be on Doxy and eye ointment.  Kittens were left at the police station. No history or behavior notes. 

Name: Camouflage A57252598

Age:  4 Months and 7 days (As of 11/20)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolve 

I am currently ON meds

Mild URI signs noted; Thin. She was noted as quiet, leaning into pets, and allowing all handling. 

Name: Kitten 2 A57173485

Age:  3 Months and 14 days (As of 11/20)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolve 

I am currently NOT on meds

Has an URI. Will need a foster who is patient and can allow him to settle in. He was noted as bolting, hissing, and spitting.

Name: Mustard 57163371 & Ketchup 3372

Age:  2 Months and 5 days (As of 11/20)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolve 

We are currently ON eye meds

Mild URI signs continue; Thin; Needs socializing. Scared kittens but allow handling. 

Name: Woody A56859182

Age:  3m and 28 days old

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolve 

I am currently NOT on meds

Mild URI signs continue, tongue ulcer healing, picky eater but eating some; already neutered. Has an adopter once recovered? 

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.