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: 5/30/2025 at 8:49 AM

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

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. 

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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.  

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.