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: 9/12/2025 at 2:15 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, Pitbull
Age: 3years, 4months, 30days
Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: Any amount of time!
I’ve been at ACS since: 4/10/2025
I am ON meds
Cordelia is an absolute sweetheart who loves attention and affection. She’s been with us at the shelter for quite a while now, and she’s more than ready for a cozy foster home where she can relax, recharge, and soak up some love.
She’s gentle, affectionate, and just wants to be close to someone who cares. If you’re able to open your home to her—even for a short while—you’ll be giving her the much-needed break she truly deserves.
Let Cordelia show you just how sweet and grateful a foster pet can be!
Name: Cherry (A0059242833)
Breed: Australian cattle dog
Age: 4years, 1month, 14days
Reason for Foster: Behavior
Length of Stay: 4 weeks or longer
I’ve been at ACS since: 8/27/2025
I am ON meds
Cherry is a shy and nervous girl who’s looking for a quiet, calm foster home where she can feel safe and start to come out of her shell.
She’s still learning to trust people, but with a little patience, love, and TLC, we believe she has the potential to truly blossom.
If you have a peaceful home and a gentle heart, Cherry could really use your help. Giving her a chance means giving her the foundation to thrive.
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.
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: 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: Solas & Hazel (58903633 & 3653)
Age: 3months, 12days
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay:Until URI symptoms resolve
I’ve been at ACS since: 7/25/2025
I am NOT on meds
These sweet babies are looking for a foster home where they can rest, heal, and feel safe. They’re currently recovering from a mild upper respiratory infection (URI), and a calm, loving environment will help them bounce back and thrive.
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.
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.