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: 5/30/2025 at 8:49 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: Noreen A58252650
Age: 11 months old
Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: Anytime/Until adopted
I’ve been at ACS since: 04/05/2025
I am ON meds
Noreen is an active gal looking for some fun, structure, and enrichment. Needs a break from kennel stress. on behavior meds for arousal.
Name: Draco A0057595850
Age: 3 years old
Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador, behavior
Length of Stay: 4 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 2/14/25
I am ON meds
Draco has been at the shelter 3 months and needs a break from kennel stress. He is large and strong on leash but very well-mannered and trained. Extremely housebroken!! crate trained, social and playful. Knows sit, paw, down, and sploots! Ideally looking for a quiet home with no small children. Foster must be comfortable with behavior meds and Draco must be confined to a crate or dog-proof area when left alone.
Name: Swayze (A0058392071)
Age: 3 years old
Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: Amy amount of time
I’ve been at ACS since: 4/28/25
I am ON meds
Swayze has been at the shelter for a month and needs a break from kennel stress. He is a very sweet boy with a lot of energy! He is on medication to help calm him in the shelter.
Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.
Name: Button A58344492
Age: 2 Years 6 months
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: Until URI Signs Resolve
I’ve been at ACS since: 4/24/2025
I am NOT on meds
Has a mild URI. His picky appetite has improved. Appears to be altered already. Needs some socializing. Marked as scared/shy, hiding/avoiding, and not eating. Did allow petting about hanging out for a few minutes.
Name: Storm A58251991
Age: 5 Years 1 month
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: Until URI Signs Resolve
I’ve been at ACS since: 4/24/2025
I am NOT on meds
Has a an URI. Her tongue ulcer is healed and is already spayed. She has been noted to be very vocal, purring, seeking attention, but sounds congested.
Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.
Name: Ripple A58590511, Lincoln A58590796, and Lennon A58590816 *URGENT*
Age: 1 month and 06 days
Reason for Foster: Underage
Length of Stay: 4 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 5/29/25
We are NOT on meds
These 3 kittens need a foster to help them grow until they are ready for adoption! They are eating on their own. URGENT FOSTER
Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below. Mom and babies must go together and cannot be separated.
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.