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: 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: Javy A41953820

Age: 5 years old, Retriever, 58 LBS

Reason for Foster: Comfortable home while awaiting rescue

Length of Stay: Until 3/29

I have been at ACS since: 02/16/2025

I am NOT on meds

Javy is currently heading to a rescue. He is going to be picked up on the weekend, but meanwhile, we want him to hang out in a comfy home. Loves pepperoni. Knows sit, paw, and plays go find it. Lived with another dog but reactive to some dogs here. Jumpy baby and pulls on leash. 

Name: Midnight, Itchy, and Squeaks A0057853008, A0052543718, A0052543610

Age: 1 year, 11 years, and 11 years 

Reason for Foster: SAFE Program  

Length of Stay: 4 Weeks 

I’ve been at ACS since: 2/14/2025

We are ON meds

These fur babies have an owner but are currently waiting at the shelter while their owner gets back on their feet. Ideally, it would be better if they could all go to the same foster home. Older cats seem unbothered and the black kitty just wants all the attention in the world. 

Name: Nena, Shadow, Tigger A0057858536, A0057858542, A0057971383

Age: 10 months old, 1.6 years, and 1 year

Reason for Foster: Medical  

Length of Stay: Until adopted

I’ve been at ACS since: 2/14/2025

We are ON meds

These 3 adult cats came from the same household and all have FeLV. The 3 cats listed can go all together, in a pair, or single. They can't go to a home with other cats. They likely would not be on any types of medications, and would not need any additional medical visits or tests. We would like for them to wait in a comfortable home while they get adopted. They are all very social with people. Tigger has not yet been neutered; if we find foster we will do so. 

Name: Ratatouille A0058003095 and Nelson A0058003080 

Age: 1 year and 3 years

Reason for Foster: SAFE Program  

Length of Stay: 45-90 days

I’ve been at ACS since: 3/12/2025

We are NOT on meds

These two are looking for a cozy home to stay in while their owner gets back on their feet. Both have been very stressful here. However, Ratatouille purrs when touched but not leaning into touch. He wants to be out and explore when you stay near for a while. Nelson is a bit more shy and depends on Ratatouille. 

Name: Shakira A57949667

Age: 2 years 

Reason for Foster: Medical  

Length of Stay: Until URI signs have resolved 

I’ve been at ACS since: 3/03/2025

I am ON meds

Shakira needs help recovering from an URI! She is already spayed. Picky eater. We have no personality information.

Name: Xena A49155195

Age: 3 years 

Reason for Foster: Behavior 

Length of Stay: Until adopted 

I’ve been at ACS since: 02/09/2025

I am ON meds

Shy cat, very scared in shelter. History of being shy around new people, should be set up in a single room and given time to adjust with slow intro to the foster parent. Reported to LOVE cats! Could do well in a foster home with other social cats. 

Name: Mom and 5 kittens 58044067, 4081, 4075, 4074, 4101, 4099 *Pending pick up*

Age:  Mom: 2 years old Kittens: 11 days old 

Reason for Foster: Underage/Nursing 

Length of Stay: 7 weeks

I’ve been at ACS since: 03/19/2024

I am NOT on meds

Mom seems to be taking good care of kittens and all appear to be healthy at this time.  Kittens will need to have weight monitored as they grow.  *Pending pick up* 

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.