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: 08/24/2025 at 12:21 PM
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: 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: Rinny (A0050205967)
Breed: mixed breed, large
Age: 3years, 5months, 8days
Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: As long as possible!
I’ve been at ACS since: 7/09/2025
I am ON meds
Rinny is having a hard time at the shelter and could really use a foster home to decompress in. She loves to play, cuddle, and go for adventures! She does well in a crate and is completely housebroken. She does struggle with chronic ear infections but is receiving treatment for that.
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: Bill (A0058705170)
Age: 10months, 11days
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: Until URI symptoms improve
I’ve been at ACS since: 7/13/2025
I am ON meds
Bill has a URI and needs a foster home to recover in. He is a sweet boy, no issues reported!
Name: Grape Jelly
Age: 1year, 1month, 16days
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: Until URI symptoms improve
I’ve been at ACS since: 7/08/2025
I am NOT meds
Grape Jelly is a sweet, fun, and curious girl. Unfortunately she has a URI and needs a foster home to help her recover from it! She is a picky eater and may need some encouragement to eat.
Name: Prince (A0059007246)
Age: 1year, 6months, 22days
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 2 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 7/29/2025
I am ON meds
Prince has a URI and needs a foster home to recover in. He is a friendly boy!
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: Cheep Cheep (A0058843218)
Age: 3months, 4days
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: Until URI symptoms improve
I’ve been at ACS since: 7/03/2025
I am NOT on meds
Cheep Cheep is a shy and scared little girl who could really use a calm, loving foster home. She’s currently recovering from a URI and would benefit greatly from some gentle socialization to help her come out of her shell. With a little patience and care, Cheep Cheep has the potential to blossom into a sweet and trusting companion.
Name: Mr. Crowley, Iron Man, & Black Sabbath
Age: 3months, 10days
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: Until URI symptoms improve
I’ve been at ACS since: 7/22/2025
I am NOT on meds
FeLV positive. Will need to recheck FeLV testing/further assessment upon return. They must be kept away from other cats!
Name: Dresser, Flash, & Wild Rudy (58937015, 7027, & 7035)
Age: 5months, 18days
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: Until URI symptoms improve
I’ve been at ACS since: 7/21/2025
I am NOT meds
These three adorable kittens are currently recovering from a URI and are in need of a cozy foster home to heal and thrive. While they may be a little shy at first, they are sweet and gentle, and with a little time and patience, they're sure to warm up. If you’re looking to help some deserving little ones on their journey to full health, this trio would love a calm place to rest and recover.
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: Vaquita and Kits 1,2,3,4
Age: Mom: 1year, 7months, 8days
Kittens: 2months, 8days
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 4 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 7/16/2025
I am ON meds
Mom and 4 kittens. Mom taking good care of them. All kittens have large umbilical hernias that will need to be monitored. Because they are so large it is unlikely for any abdominal organs to become strangulated, but foster should watch and make sure kittens do not act like they are in pain.
Name: Mom and Kits 1,2,3,4 (58988142, 8144, 8150, 8148, 8146)
Age: Mom: 2years, 5days
Kittens: 2months, 15days
Reason for Foster: Too young/Nursing
Length of Stay: 3 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 7/26/2025
I am NOT on meds
This sweet momma and her adorable babies are looking for a calm, loving foster home where momma can relax and focus on caring for her kittens. The babies still need time to grow and gain healthy weight before they’re ready for the next steps in their journey.
Name: Mom Cat #7, Kit 1,2,3,4,5
Age: Mom: 3years
Kittens: 2months, 11days
Reason for Foster: Too young/Nursing
Length of Stay: 5 weeks
I’ve been at ACS since: 7/29/2025
I am NOT on meds
This sweet momma and her adorable babies are looking for a calm, quiet foster home where they can spend the next few weeks. The kittens still need time to grow and gain healthy weight before they’re ready for the next steps in their journey.
Momma is incredibly sweet and friendly, and she’s doing a wonderful job caring for her little ones. All they need now is a safe, cozy space to thrive—could that be with you?
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.