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: Teddy A40785057

Age:  8 Years, Terrier Pitbull, 60.8 lbs

Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador 

Length of Stay: 12/16-anytime offered

I have been at ACS since: 09/16/2024

I am NOT on meds

Teddy has stage 2 renal disease. The foster will need to watch their weight and appetite. Very distracted by people and other dogs and unable to maintain focus for long. Appears housebroken. He is friendly with strangers he has met. Very Energetic so will need physical exercise. Jumpy and not interested in toys. Resource guards. He should be the only pet in the home. Vocal when home alone and prefers to be free room vs crate. When you're sitting he comes and rests his head on your legs. 

Name: Rogue 57336078

Age:  1 Year, Pitbull Terrier , 42 lbs

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: Until KC signs resolved

I have been at ACS since: 11/24/2024

I am NOT on meds

Currently has Kennel Cough. Has shown some reactivity to other dogs. Is wiggly and jumpy. Allow pets and takes treats. 

Name: Josie A0057335942

Age:  1 Year, Pitbull Terrier , 53.8 lbs

Reason for Foster: Behavior/Socialization 

Length of Stay: Until adopted but anytime is appreciated

I have been at ACS since: 11/24/2024

I am ON meds

Josie would like a quiet home/area - Josie is very sweet but under socialized to new environments, and quick to become scared and stressed. She will need a patient foster able to administer behavior medications every day. Unknown if she is housebroken or has any training. Highly rec having a crate set up as her safe space. Appears social with other dogs - a more confident resident dog may help. 

Name: Sherry A0057412448

Age:  6 Months, Hound, 38.8 lbs

Reason for Foster: Medical/ Behavior/Socialization 

Length of Stay: Until adopted but anytime is appreciated

I have been at ACS since: 12/07/2024

I am ON meds

Sherry is very sweet but under socialized to new environments, likely has no training. She will need a patient foster. Highly rec having a crate set up as her safe space, will also help with housebreaking. A more confident resident dog may help show her the ropes. On antibiotics and behavior meds. 

Name: Chunky A057412541

Age:  9 Months, Coonhound/Terrier, Pit Bull, 40 lbs.

Reason for Foster: Behavior/Socialization 

Length of Stay: Until adopted but anytime is appreciated

I have been at ACS since: 12/13/2024

I am ON meds

Needs surgery first! sweet but under socialized to new environments, likely has no training.  will need a patient foster. Highly rec having a crate set up as safe space, will also help with housebreaking. A more confident resident dog may help show him the ropes. On meds.

Name: Shirley A57111307

Age: 2 years 1 month (As of 12/17)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolved 

I’ve been at ACS since: 10/19/2024

I am currently ON meds

Severe eye changes, not acting sick, needs eye meds 3-4 times daily

Name: Greymund 57083021 

Age: 8 Months and 2 days (As of 12/17)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolved 

I’ve been at ACS since: 10/18/2024

I am currently ON meds

Severe eye changes due to prior URI, needs eye meds 3-4 times daily

Name: Thomas A0057404835 

Age: 3 Years 

Reason for Foster: SAFE Program 

Length of Stay: 45-60 days 

I am currently ON meds

Sweet cat. Thomas had bloody urine when surrendered; needs monitoring. *In the process of being neutered*

Name: Cat 6 A0057343095

Age: 4 Years

Reason for Foster: Medical/Behavior 

Length of Stay: 2 Weeks 

We are currently NOT on meds

Eye and nose discharge. Not eating well, social but shut down

Name: Cat 8 A57343101

Age: 8 Years

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 2 Weeks 

I am currently ON meds

URI; very sweet cat. Will need neuter + dental when healthy

Name: Sam A0056947638

Age: 13 Years 2 months (as of 12/17)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 4 Weeks 

I am currently ON meds

Bad corneal ulcer needs a while to heal with meds 3-4 times daily. Plan while in foster is also to get her back to the weight she was before her URI began. Stressed at the shelter. 

Name: Chad A0055005534

Age: 1 Year 5 months (as of 12/17)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 4 Weeks 

I am currently ON meds

URI. Severe eye change in 1 eye; needs eye meds 3-4 times daily

Name: Benedick 57262311

Age: 10 Months (as of 12/17)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 2-3 Weeks 

I am currently ON meds

URI, on eye meds. Should be given 3 times daily.  Shying away from my hand petting him or handling him in the cage

Name: Snuppa 57459678

Age: 3 Years and 2 days (as of 12/17)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI Signs Resolve 

I am currently ON Meds

URI signs and has purulent ocular discharge noted. Leaning into pets, quiet, and making biscuits on a scale. 

Name: Ilsa 57318833

Age: 14 Years and 13 days (as of 12/17)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI Signs Resolve 

I am currently ON Meds

Obese; Moderate dental tartar; Reported altered; URI signs/serous ocular discharge noted. Very matted, dilated eyes, soft meowing, hiding, and avoiding people. Very stressed at the shelter. 

Name: Aria 57315629

Age: 1 Year and 29 days (as of 12/19)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI Signs Resolve 

I am currently ON Meds

She has an URI but is up to date on vaccines. Thin, needs to gain some; Missing lower incisor tooth. 

Name: Psymon 57344725

Age: 1 Year and 6 months (as of 12/19)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI Signs Resolve 

I am currently ON Meds

URI signs continue, ulcer on tongue tip, appetite OK; Appears altered, and up to date on vaccines. No offensive behaviors. 

Name: Rainbow 57331808

Age: 3 Years and 26 days (as of 12/19)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI Signs Resolve 

I am currently ON Meds

URI signs continue, ulcer on tongue tip, appetite OK; Shy but leaned into pets and accepted readily - didn't approach me though

Name: Mars 57352226

Age: 1 Year and 6 months (as of 12/19)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI Signs Resolve 

I am currently ON Meds

URI signs continue, appetite improved; Thin; Needs socializing. Laying down in the back of the cage, not approaching but when pet on the head began to lean into pets.

Name: Pudge 57324158 & Sludge 4159

Age: 5 months 28 days

Reason for Foster: Medical  

Length of Stay: Until URI Signs Resolve 

We are currently ON meds

URI signs continue, oral ulcers healing, appetite/hydration improved; Thin; Hair loss on ear resolving. Already neutered. 

Name: Benedick 57262311

Age: 10 months 2 days (as of 12/19)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI Signs Resolve 

I am currently ON Meds

URI signs continue, eyes improved, hydration/appetite improved; Thin but gaining; Neutered; Needs socializing;

Name: Relish A57248980

Age:  2 Months and 7 days (As of 11/15)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 3 Weeks 

I am currently ON eye meds

 Serious discharge and swollen conjunctiva. Scare and will run away. Foster should have patience and go slow. 

Name: Stray 1 57233859 and stray 2 3872 *ON HOLD FOR NOW*

Age:  2m and 12 days old

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolve 

I am currently NOT on meds

Starting to develop URI and will need to be given oral medication.  Easy to handle. hissing in cage but once out of the cage calmed down. 

Name: Oliver A0057330026 & Louise A0057330024

Age:  5m and 8 days old (As of 12/17)

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: 2 Weeks 

We are currently ON meds

Complete URI treatment. Social kitten but sometimes shy but handleable. 

Name: Fruity A0057295626 & Pebbles A0057295643

Age:  3m and 1 day old (As of 12/17)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 2 weeks 

We are currently NOT on meds

URI signs continue. No behavior concerns noted.  Pebbles has scar tissue in right eye that may need surgical repair at spay.

Name: Rhonda A0057295567

Age:  5m and 29 days old (As of 12/17)

Reason for Foster: Behavior 

Length of Stay: 3 weeks 

I am currently ON meds

Has mild URI; also, while playful is not allowing petting. Prescribed azithromycin in food. 

Name: Margo 57406632

Age:  2m and 6 days old (As of 12/17)

Reason for Foster: Underage/Nursing 

Length of Stay: 3 weeks 

I am currently ON meds

Healthy at this time just underweight for age.  Foster needs to monitor food intake and weight.  Handleable, eating on their own, and flea dirt noted.

Name: Stray Kitten (Phillips) 3, 4, & 5 (57439075, 9085, & 9094)

Age:  2m and 6 day old (As of 12/17)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 2 weeks 

We are currently ON meds

Need socializing; Thin, need to gain weight; #9094 high risk due to being very thin/underweight for age.

Name: Stray Kitten (Phillips) 1& 2 (57439058 & 9064)

Age:  3m and 6 day old (As of 12/17)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI Signs Resolve 

We are currently ON meds

Thin and have URI. They need to gain weight. Need socializing.

Name: Mika A0057329825

Age:  4m and 10 day old (As of 12/19)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI Signs Resolve 

I am currently NOT on meds

Mika currently has an URI but is already spayed. She has been very scared and tense at the shelter. She would remain tense when approaching but would allow touch. 

Name: Vivianna 57329777 & Lilianna 9780

Age:  4m and 27 day old (As of 12/19)

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: Until URI Signs Resolve 

We are currently ON meds

Both have an URI and are already spayed. They are described as quiet, stress-meowing, and allowing all handling. 

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.