Foster Resources

Resources

Thank you for choosing to be a foster with The Anti-Cruelty Society. The love and support you show to the animals in your care changes lives. The resources below have been designed to help you navigate the program with greater ease. Please do not hesitate to contact the Foster Support Team at any time with questions. 

If you need more dry food for your foster, please schedule a food pickup appointment.   

Main Contacts 

The Anti-Cruelty Society Clinic: 
For non-emergency medical matters, please use our Clinic Request Form 

For emergencies during open-hours (daily, 9 am - 6 pm) please call our General Operator at 312-645-8221. 

Foster Support Team: 
foster@anticruelty.org  

Clare Hamilton, Coordinator of Foster Services  
Sunday – Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Eric Tostado, Manager of Volunteer Resources
Tuesday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Steve Weaver, Director of Community Programs
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Behavior Support Team: 
help@anticruelty.org 

Melissa Klett, Senior Animal Behavior Specialist  
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 
312-645-8251 

Stephanie Marquardt, Behavior Specialist  
Sunday– Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 
312-645-8252 

Ania Lininger-Pniewska, Senior Animal Behavior Specialist 
Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
312-645-8097 

Foster Steps 

Animal Pick-Up: Adoption Center 510 N. LaSalle 

  • All foster pick-ups must be confirmed with the Foster Support Team. Email us at foster@anticruelty.org 

Supplies: 

Animal Drop-Off: Intake 169 W. Grand Level 1R 

  • Schedule an appointment with our Foster Return Form 
  • Fosters are required to turn in a Dog, Cat or Rabbit Personality Profile for each animal in their care. 
  • If you have an adopter do not return the animal without contacting the Foster Support Team. 

Animal Adoptions: 

  • If you’ve recruited an adopter for your foster, please have them follow the steps outlined on the Adoption Process page. 
  • If the animal was not available for adoption already, they will need to have a veterinarian clear them first before the adoption.   
  • Please do not return the animal to Intake. Foster parents should never promise potential adopters an animal as they must first be screened and approved by Adoption Counselors. 

Should you be interested in adopting your foster – congratulations! Do not return the animal to intake. Contact the Foster Support Team regarding next steps. 

Additional Resources 

Foster Program Manuals  

Other Resources