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: 10/12/2025 at 9:22 AM
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: Phoebe (A0059242516)
Age: 2 years old
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: Through heartworm treatment (5-8 months)
I’ve been at ACS since: 8/27/25
I am ON meds
Phoebe is a sweet, social girl who needs a foster home to support her through heartworm treatment. She is heartworm-positive and showing clinical signs of heart damage, so she will need a dedicated foster to help her safely through the process.
What’s needed from her foster:
- Monitor for signs of complications (coughing, difficulty breathing)
- Reliably administer oral medications
- Transport her to the shelter for treatment injections
- Maintain strict exercise restriction to prevent complications
Treatment timeline:
- Currently on oral medication through end of September
- First heartworm injection: October 28th
- Second & third injections: 30 and 31 days later (consecutive days)
- Phoebe will likely stay at the shelter the day of her first injection and overnight for the second and third, so staff can closely monitor her
If all goes smoothly, Phoebe can return to foster care in between treatments and will remain there until she’s ready for a special care adoption (around 2 months after her last injection).
Phoebe is a gentle, affectionate dog who deserves comfort and care while she goes through this journey. Could you help her through it?
Name: Lucy & Diamond (A0059410339, A0059410345)
Age: 6 months, 27days
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 3 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 9/22/25
I am ON meds
Lucy and Diamond are sweet girls who need a foster home to decompress in, as well as heal from their skin infection that they are getting medicated for. They both have umbilical hernias which will be repaired at the time of their spay surgeries. They are sweet, but nervous!
Name: Lake (A0058272916)
Age: 7months old
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: Until kennel cough symptoms resolve
I’ve been at ACS since: 9/21/25
I am NOT on meds
Lake is the sweetest pup who needs a foster home to recover from kennel cough in. He is very social, playful, and enjoys his treats! Kennel cough is contagious to other dogs, so he should be the only dog in the household and kept away from other dogs outside.
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: Piper (A00049966779)
Age: 3 years old
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 3 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 8/20/25
I am ON meds
Piper is currently getting over a URI. She is also currently on medication for a possible UTI and has a history of house soiling. This may be be behavioral. She is shy, but warms up to you once she gets to know you!
Name: Chavo (A0059211447)
Age: 3years, 1month, 14days
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolve
I’ve been at ACS since: 8/27/25
I am NOT on meds
Chavo has a URI and needs a foster home to recover in. He's a sweet, but nervous kitty.
Name: Petey Cat (A0059075906)
Age: 1years, 1month, 27days
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolve
I’ve been at ACS since: 8/08/25
I am NOT on meds
Petey is looking for a calm and loving foster home where he can relax, heal, and get the care he needs. With a little time and TLC, he’ll be ready to move on to the next step in his journey toward a forever home.
Name: Ivy (A0059302970)
Age: 4 years old
Reason for Foster: Behavior
Length of Stay: 1-2 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 9/8/25
I am ON meds
Good history but so shy in shelter. Should have a slow into to the home, start in a single room (bedroom or bathroom) with everything she needs (litterboxes, food/water, toys, scratching posts, hiding spots). Foster should come into the room to care for her and to sit quietly (on phone, reading, etc) to get Ivy comfortable with their presence until Ivy is comfortable to seek attention on her own.
After a couple days can try to solicit play with wand toys. Give treats.
When Ivy is ready, seeking to come out of the room, can begin to keep door open to allow her to explore more on her own.
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: 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: Rock, Patrick, and Star (59034432, 59034439, A0059112384) **URGENT**
Age: 4months, 10days
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 2 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 8/14/2025
I am NOT on meds:
Rock, Patrick, and Star have been indirectly exposed to panleukopenia and urgently need to leave the shelter to stay safe and reduce stress. We're seeking a foster home where they can be monitored for any signs of illness in a calm, clean environment.
Time is critical — even a short-term stay could make all the difference.
They should be the only cats in the house.
If you can open your home to help Rock, Patrick, and Star, please reach out today — your support could be lifesaving.
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: CACC stray mom, CACC stray kit 1-4 (59290563, 0570, 0576, 0582, 0591)
Age: Mom - 3years, 19days
Kittens - 2months, 3days
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 4 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 9/3/2025
I am ON meds
This mom and her babies have been indirectly exposed to Panleukopenia and urgently need to leave the shelter to stay safe and reduce stress. We are seeking a foster home where they can be monitored for any signs of illness in a calm, clean environment.
They should be the only cats in the house.
They are currently getting medication for a URI.
Name: Sweets, Gummy Worms, Skittles, Sour Patch, Sweet Tart (59256156, 6210, 6223, 6236, 6197)
Age: Mom - 2years, 18days
Kittens - 2months, 8days
Reason for Foster: Too young/Nursing
Length of Stay: 4 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 8/28/2025
I am NOT on meds:
Sweets and her 4 kittens need a foster home to grow up in to prepare for surgery and adoption. The smallest kitten will need to be weighed daily and have supplemental feedings. Kittens can be returned in batches when they are big enough. They are currently on medication for loose stool. Momma is nice and takes care of her little ones!
Name: August and October (59289562, 59314427)
Age: Mom - 2years
Kittens - 1month old
Reason for Foster: Too young/Nursing
Length of Stay: 4 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 9/07/2025
I am NOT on meds:
August and her baby are doing well! The kitten is well taken care of, they just need a place to grow a bit before surgery. Should be an easy foster!
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.