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: 08/07/2025 at 9:46 AM
Current fosters may view a full list of available animals on Better Impact. 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: Ladybird (A0058623647) **URGENT**
Age: 2 years old
Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: Any amount of time
I’ve been at ACS since: 6/2/25
I am ON meds
Ladybird is the cutest, happiest girl around! She is having a hard time with stress at the shelter, and would really benefit from being in a foster home. From past fosters she has had, she has been a joy! She is potty trained, walks well on a leash, knows some commands, and loves attention from people. She is currently on medication to help manage her anxiety.
Name: Draco A0057595850
Breed: Terrier, American Pit Bull
Age: 3years, 6months, 25days
Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: Any time!
I’ve been at ACS since: 2/14/2025
I am ON meds
Draco is a sweet and friendly pup who absolutely thrived in his foster home. He’s loving, playful, and always up for a good nap. Draco has a big heart and a gentle spirit—he’s the kind of dog who just wants to be near his people.
One little quirk: he loves to chew on rope toys, so it’s best to keep those out of reach to keep him safe.
Draco is currently looking for a foster home where he can relax and recharge while he waits for his forever family. Could you be his next hero?
Name: Roscoe (A0058715094)
Age: 9 months old
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 4 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 6/15/25
I am NOT on meds
Roscoe has a broken metacarpal bone in his left front foot. He currently has a cast on. He needs time to see if it will become stable enough to not be painful. He is a VERY active young male with a lot of energy. He is very food motivated and learning manners. He seems to be very trainable. He jumps up a lot and will need a patient foster. He will need to keep his cast dry.
Name: Fifi A0058255699
Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull
Age: 6 years, 3months, 23days
Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: Any time!
I’ve been at ACS since: 4/6/2025
I am ON meds
Fifi is a sweet and friendly girl looking for a loving foster home where she can take a break from the shelter environment. She’d love a cozy place to relax and some gentle company while she waits for her forever home!
Name: Cordelia A0058284476
Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull
Age: 3years, 3months, 16days
Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: Any time!
I’ve been at ACS since: 4/10/2025
I am ON meds
Cordelia is a very sweet and friendly girl who’s currently dealing with some allergies and would love a break from the shelter. She’s looking for a quiet, calm foster home where she can relax and feel comfortable.
Name: Madge A0058531124
Breed: Mixed breed, large
Age: 9months, 10days
Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: Any time!
I’ve been at ACS since: 5/19/2025
I am ON meds
Madge is a sweet, young puppy looking for a break from the shelter. She’s currently working on her manners and potty training, and she’s already made a great impression—she’s met both cats and dogs and did wonderfully with them! Madge would thrive in a foster home where she can continue to learn and grow in a loving environment.
Name: Buddy A0058685914
Breed: German Shepard
Age: 3years, 1month, 21days
Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: Any time!
I’ve been at ACS since: 6/18/2025
I am ON meds
Buddy is a friendly and social guy who’s looking for a calm, quiet foster home where he can take a much-needed break from the shelter. He loves being around people and just needs a little extra TLC to truly shine. With some patience and love, Buddy is sure to be a wonderful companion.
Current fosters may view a full list of available animals on Better Impact. Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.
Name: Little Villiage A0058951528
Age: 6years, 12days
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: Until URI symptoms resolve
I’ve been at ACS since: 7/21/2025
I am ON meds
Little Village is a shy but sweet kitten currently recovering from an upper respiratory infection (URI). He’s looking for a quiet, calm foster home where he can rest, heal, and slowly come out of his shell.
With a little time, patience, and love, he’ll gain the confidence he needs to thrive and find his forever home!
Name: Sky A0058740615
Age: 3years, 1month, 15days
Reason for Foster: Behavior
Length of Stay: 1 Week
I’ve been at ACS since: 6/29/2025
I am NOT on meds
Sky is a very shy and scared girl who’s looking for a calm, quiet foster home where she can feel safe and start to build trust. With patience, love, and a peaceful environment, Sky has the potential to grow in confidence and take the next steps on her journey toward a brighter future.
Current fosters may view a full list of available animals on Better Impact. Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.
Name: Niblet, Lucky, Squirt, Patches, Cookie, & Strudel (58981551, 1557, 1575, 1590, 1598, & 1604)
Age: 1month, 19days
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 4 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 7/25/2025
I am ON meds
This sweet group of kittens is looking for a calm and quiet foster home where they can continue to heal and build confidence. With a little time, love, and socialization, they’ll be ready to move on to the next steps in their journey toward forever homes.
If you have the space and patience to help these little ones thrive, we’d love to hear from you!
Current fosters may view a full list of available animals on Better Impact. Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below. Mom and babies must go together and cannot be separated.
Name: Sofia, Maria, Lea, Tia (58975723, 5744, 5753, 5739)
Age: Mom: 1year, 6months, 4days
Kittens: 1month, 12days
Reason for Foster: Too young/Nursing
Length of Stay: 4 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 7/24/2025
I am NOT meds
This adorable mom and her babies are looking for a loving foster home where the kittens can gain the healthy weight they need to continue on their journey. Momma is incredibly sweet and doing a great job caring for her little ones—she just needs a safe, quiet space to keep them growing strong.
If you’re able to open your home to this precious family, we’d love to hear from you!
Name: Meredith and 4 kits ( 58939984, 58948925, 8914, 8909, 8940)
Age: Mom: 2years
Kittens: 5 days old
Reason for Foster: Too young/Nursing
Length of Stay: 4 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 7/18/2025
I am NOT meds
Meredith is a sweet mom who is taking great care of her babies! They all need a foster home so that she can raise them.
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.