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: 9/22/2025 at 3:29 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
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.
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: Jade, Jimothy, Jessica, and Jasper (59407083, 7091, 7079, 7073) **URGENT**
Age: 28days
Reason for Foster: Too young/Nursing, Medical
Length of Stay: 4 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 9/22/2025
I am ON meds
These sweet little babies are looking for a foster home where they can grow, gain healthy weight, and get the care they need to move on to the next step in their journey toward a forever home.
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.
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.