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

Name: Mamas A0057240128

Age:  4 Year olds, Pitbull Terrier,  52 lbs.

Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador 

Length of Stay: Until adopted but anytime is appreciated

I have been at ACS since: 11/08/2024

I am NOT on meds

LOS is high. Has allergies and need a break in a home 

Name: Blue Gordon A43970095

Age:  5 Year olds, Pitbull Terrier,  66 lbs.

Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador 

Length of Stay: Until adopted or at least 2 weeks

I have been at ACS since: 12/03/2024

I am ON meds

Some notes of reactivity in kennel and in courtyard towards dogs and possibly people? (Seeking more details)
Becoming increasingly stressed when other dogs walk past his kennel and when seeing staff approach with a leash. 

May not be the best for a high rise but can likely do okay in an area where he sees dogs as long as the foster can easily remove him from close contact (turn around, cross the street, etc). 

No hx due to intake from CACC. 

Name: Chelli A57244973

Age: 5 years old, American Pit Bull, 48 LBS

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 2 months

I have been at ACS since: 11/09/2024

I am ON meds

Scar tissue nodule on left side of neck, will reassess at return. Dental disease. Heart worm +. Chelli has completed her treatment. She will need to have limited activity for at least 2 months then she can return to be assessed for adoption.

Name: AndyA57801495

Age: 2 Years, 35 lbs, American Pitbull Terrier 

Reason for Foster:  Medical 

Length of Stay: Until Kennel Cough signs have resolved   

I have been at ACS since: 2/05/2025

I am NOT on meds

Very thin, needs to gain weight and needs socializing. Recent notes state "front on kennel, barking, tail up and wagging fast, sniffed treats but not eating them, CC marked quiet, social, scared, much better outside of kennel, loosened up and perked ears, attention seeking, conflicted for leashing, putting slip lead on backwards from behind head worked to get out of kennel."

Name: Bucio Puppy A57833650

Age: 1 month 23 days, Australian Shepherd, 3.94lbs 

Reason for Foster:  Medical 

Length of Stay: Until Kennel Cough signs have resolved   

I have been at ACS since: 2/11/2025

I am NOT on meds

Needs a foster home while he continues to get big and strong. Started to show KC signs. Described to be playful and having a picky appetite. Will be due for vaccines on 2/25. 

Name: Koby A56596676

Age: 6 years, Male, American Pit Bull/mix, 62.20 lbs  

Reason for Foster:  Adoption Ambassador 

Length of Stay: Until adopted or anytime

I have been at ACS since: 8/22/2024

I am ON meds

Koby has had a hard time settling into the shelter. In a foster home, he is friendly with all humans. He is getting better at learning to sit and stay. Doesn't like other dogs but can be easily redirected with a "look".  He loves hiding his bone around the house. fully potty trained. He likes to hop up on the couch and rest his head on their laps. Check out addtional photos at @adopt_koby. --(Koby is currently having a sleepover for a week). Will be available for pick up 3/12. 

Name: Pluto A57695988

Age: 2 years, Male, Mixed Large Breed, 76.4 lbs  

Reason for Foster:  Adoption Ambassador 

Length of Stay: Until adopted or anytime

I have been at ACS since: 02/09/2025

I am ON meds

Pluto has been a bit stoic and shut-down in shelter. While he has improved, it would be awesome to see his normal self. This would help evaluate if he requires behavior meds long-term too. His history is excellent but NOT with cats or small prey.

Name: Snickerdoodle A57343075 *urgent*

Age: 6 years 

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: 1 Month or until foster is back 3/17

I’ve been at ACS since: 12/02/2024

I am ON meds

Snickerdoodle's current foster is leaving on vacation. Snickerdoodle will come back to the shelter on 3/06 morning but would do best outside the shelter. He has a URI with a mild corneal edema. He also has a heart murmur and alopecia. He scratched a new bald spot on his head so he is being prescribed prednisolone and will need to be monitored. He will need a recheck on 3/12. His foster describes him as "loves to talk at me throughout the day asking for attention. He loves to receive pets on his head, face, and throat. He has been enjoying his salmon crunchy treats and generally seems to prefer wet food over dry food, no preferences on brand. He likes to play with toys on his own but has been too shy to play with them around people. He loves using his scratching pad. He's ventured out from under the bed and likes to roam the living room or lounge in the bathroom on the carpet. He's met many guests but seems to be overwhelmed by anyone that he doesn't recognize, hiding back under the bed."

Name: White Paws and her 5 kittens Love Bug, June Bug, Doodle Bug, Bug, Beetle Bug (57898241, 57907924, 7995, 7974, 7960, 7946)

Age: Mom: 1 year Babies: 7 Days old 

Reason for Foster: Underage/Nursing 

Length of Stay: 7 weeks 

I’ve been at ACS since: 2/24/2025

I am NOT on meds

Mom appears to be taking good care of the kittens but weights are a little lower than expected for ag so may need to supplement feed as the kittens get older if not gaining.  

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.