Foster Candidates

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.

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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

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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!

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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.

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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.   

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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.

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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.