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: 4/23/2025 at 10:30 am
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: Chino A57820828
Age: 9 months old, Cane Corso, 54 LBS
Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: Any amount of time
I have been at ACS since: 02/09/2025
I am ON meds
Stressed, hyperarousal, and has fear! He needs to be out of shelter for any amount of time. Will be on behavior meds.
Name: Buddy A57385668
Age: 2 years old, American Staffordshire Terrier, 70 LBS
Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: Any amount of time
I have been at ACS since: 12/03/2024
I am ON meds
Buddy needs a shelter break! He can pull on leash. Was reported fearful of other dogs and barks at them. Does some jumping up, but did pretty well in dog class. Takes treats very gently, does best with cheese. Offered sit and eye contact, did down, crawl and pushups.
Name: Honey A51051055
Age: 2 years old, Mixed Breed, 56.50 LBS
Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: Any amount of time
I have been at ACS since: 1/21/2025
I am NOT on meds
Head shy and hides when newcomers come over or at fast movements. Stress panting. Once warmed up to the staff, asked for pets and brings toy over to play tug. Walked best in a DIY harness.
Name: Harmony A58284476
Age: 3 years, Pit Bull Terrier, 42 lbs
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 3 Weeks
I have been at ACS since: 04/10/2025
I am NOT on meds
Stray pit bull that is in bad shape. Very thin and skin issues. The vets would like to have her gain weight and see how her coat grows in. Seems nice.
Name: Pete A58255703
Age: 5 months, Pitbull Terrier, 20 pounds
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 3 Weeks
I have been at ACS since: 04/06/2025
I am NOT on meds
Pete has his left rear leg in a cast. Foster would need to monitor cast and bring him in for a check if needed. Needs 3 weeks in foster, then xray to see if the cast can be removed.
Name: Wilbur A0057805457
Age: 1 Year, Pitbull Terrier, 58.6 pounds
Reason for Foster: Behavior/Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: 2 Weeks
I have been at ACS since: 02/06/2025
I am ON meds
Needs a break from Dog Adopts. Can go short term or until adopted.
Has had instances of moderate arousal leading to leash biting, but he can be redirected with high value treats (string cheese, hot dogs). He is taking behavior meds (clonidine and trazodone) to help with arousal and shelter stress.
Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.
Name: Tigger A57971383
Age: 1 year
Reason for Foster: While he awaits for a rescue
Length of Stay: Until Transfer or 1 month
I’ve been at ACS since: 03/25/2025
I am currently ON meds
Tigger has FeLV. Noted to be social with people.
Name: Xlo Nane A58262581
Age: 1 year 6 Months
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 04/07/2025
I am currently NOT on meds
Has an URI. He is a picky eater and may need to encourage to eat.
Name: Mellow A58252135
Age: 1 year 17 days
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: Until URI signs have resolved
I’ve been at ACS since: 04/05/2025
I am currently NOT on meds
Has a URI. Already neutered. Came along with 13 other cats from the same house.
Name: Rayo A58252218
Age: 9 Months
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: Until URI signs have resolved
I’ve been at ACS since: 04/05/2025
I am currently NOT on meds
Rayo needs a comfy home to settle in while he recovers from his URI.
Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.
Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below. Mom and babies must go together and cannot be separated.
Name: Peggy and 7 kittens (58268034 1022,36,43,62,73,49, and 12764)
Age: Mom: 3 years Kittens: 5 days old
Reason for Foster: Underage/Nursing
Estimated Timeline: 8 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 04/08/2025
I am NOT on meds
Mom with newborns. She is taking good care of them, but it is a large litter, so kittens should be weighed daily and if not gaining well, they may need to be supplement fed in the future. Mom is described to be friendly.
Name: Mixie and 5 kittens (58262462, 2470, 2472, 2477, 2480, and 2482)
Age: Mom: 1 year Kittens: 18 days
Reason for Foster: Underage/Nursing
Estimated Timeline: 6 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 04/07/2025
I am NOT on meds
Mom is taking good care of kittens. Kittens need to be weighed and since she has 5 if they are not gaining weight well, they might need to be supplement fed in the future.
Name: Kiki, Kiki's Kitten 1,2,3,4 A58333424, 3467, 3441, 3461, 3451 *Pending pick up*
Age: Mom: 1 year Kittens: 25 days
Reason for Foster: Underage/Nursing
Estimated Timeline: 5 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 04/18/2025
I am NOT on meds
Nice mom taking good care of kittens. Good for novice foster. *pending pick up*
Name: Bella, Bella's kit 1,2,3,4,5,6 (58333575, 3607, 3608, 3602, 3599, 3608, 3581)
Age: Mom: 1 year Kittens: 7 days
Reason for Foster: Underage/Nursing
Estimated Timeline: 7-8 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 04/18/2025
I am NOT on meds
Mom seems to be taking care of kittens well. Kittens have fleas. Mom has been treated and kittens will be getting a bath.
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.
Name: Daniel A57849158
Age: 3 Years
Reason for Foster: Medical
Estimated Time Length: 4 Weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 04/19/2025
I am NOT on meds
Rabbit has lost a lot of weight in 2 months. Was adopted so may be due to poor husbandry. Would like to go to foster to monitor health and gain weight. Friendly.