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: 05/07/2024 at 5:15 PM
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 30 pounds 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: Beauty A54031342
Age: 3 Years
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 1-2 Months
I am ON meds
Recovering from FHO (hip) surgery. Will need to exercise and to use injured leg as much as possible to regain function/strength. Will be on Carprofen twice a day. For the most part" potty trained. Foster parents should keep Beauty on a consistent and frequent schedule for the first few weeks she is home to get her used to going outside. Lived with two other large dogs in previous home. No reported issues. Frequently went to the dog park and was social/playful. Carte trained, While at the shelter, highly aroused in kennel and when taken out for walks. Jumps up against handler incessantly. Very affectionate and wants a lot of attention. Highly food motivated. Only appears to know "sit" command
Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.
Name: Paris Shannon A0055675241 *URGENT*
Age: 2 years
Reason for Foster: SAFE
Length of Stay: 60-90 days
I am ON meds
Experience with cats is needed, as Paris is showing concerns with her liver values.
Name: Jellybean A0055481686
Age: 1 year
Reason for Foster: Behavior
Length of Stay: Unti adopted if possible
I am ON meds
Has had a lot of ongoing stressors, would benefit from a quiet home environment. Also to check behavior in home & to monitor for attacking/biting his own tail. Recent tail amputation
Name: Symmetra 55620972
Age: 6 Months
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 3-4 Weeks
I am ON meds
fearful, hiding, allows touch/pet, URI- on meds doxy & gaba.
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Name: O'Malley A0055707431 and Butterball A0055707442
Age: Adult cats
Reason for Foster: SAFE PROGRAM
Length of Stay: 60-90 days
I am ON meds
" Stiff and shy." Most recent note for O'Malley says "At front of cage rubbing on bars, soft meowing, slightly dilated eyes and a relaxed body. Seeking attention right when opening cage door. Leaning into pets all over, rolling over on side and back. Liked temptations," Due for vaccines on 4/28/2024.
Name: Goldie 55744574
Age: 2 Years
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 3-5 Weejs
I am NOT on meds
Has an URI and is a bit thin. Missing one annual and rabies but can't receive those until healthy. Scared cat.
Name: Niko 55624365
Age: 8 Years
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 3-5 Weejs
I am NOT on meds
Picky eater, may need encouragement to eat. History of allergies, if flares up may begin overgrooming/itching, please notify vets if substantial allergy signs noted.
Name: Stanley 54912727
Age: 8 Years
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks
I am ON meds
URI signs continue, eyes improving; Thin. History of overgrooming (allergies?) and early kidney disease. Stable for now but will need reassessment at Foster return,
Name: Swirl A55800260
Age: 9 Months
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 4 Weeks
I am NOT on meds
Swirl is thin and will need to gain weight before surgery. She will be due for her annual vaccine on 5/08. Soft vocalizing in carrier, pulled back when moving quickly. Otherwise seeking attention, purring, rubbing against you.
Name: Stan A0055643693
Age: 3 years
Reason for Foster: Behavior, Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: preferably until adopted
I am ON meds
Hx: minimal, from another shelter; noted to be "sweet". On gaba for stress. Hiss/swat at people, behavior has deteriorated in-shelter over past couple weeks, needs to decompress.
Name: Mei A55719090
Age: 1 years
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks
I am ON meds
Has an URI infection: thin. Missing annual vaccine and is already spayed. A bit shy and may avoid but nice.
Name: Oscar 55741151
Age: 5 years
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks
I am ON meds
Has a URI infection: thin. Missing annual vaccine and is not yet neutered. Frozen, burning head in blankets but tolerated handling.
Name: Mother A55597621
Age: 2 years
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks
I am ON meds
Very shy, scared, and not eating eating. Able to pet but shies away from people. will be on Gabapentin - 0.36ml PO BID x 14 days. Missing vaccines.
Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.
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.