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: 04/25/2024 at 11:00 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 30 pounds 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
Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.
Name: Paris Shannon A0055675241 *URGENT*
Age: 2 years
Reason for Foster: SAFE
Length of Stay: 60-90 days
I am ON meds
Experience with cats is needed, as Paris is showing concerns with her liver values.
Name: Marlow A0036326250
Age: 8 years
Reason for Foster: Medical, Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: 4 weeks
I am NOT on meds
On a special diet because of chronic diarrhea. Need to see if diet will help. She does occasionally drip stool outside of litter box.
Name: Fiesty A0015444814
Age: 12 years
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: Until URI signs resolved
I am ON meds
Broken lower right canine tooth, will need dental work before adopts. Senior cat.
Name: Aurelio A0055491780
Age: 1 year 7 Months
Reason for Foster: Behavior, Medical, Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: Until adopted
I am NOT on meds
Picky eater, may need to encourage to eat. Stressed in shelter/cage, can be very vocal while adjusting. Once he settled, he started to seek attention. History of being social and attention seeking in home. Lapses in litterbox usage, however boxes were rarely cleaned and did not make attempts to remedy problem. Adoption floor would likely be a difficult space for him to adjust and he makes his discomfort known (growls, screams, swats). Behavior intensity seems to be cage/shelter specific.
Name: Sophia A0055526636
Age: 12 years
Reason for Foster: Medical, Behavior, Adoption Ambassador
Length of Stay: Ideally until adopted
I am NOT on meds
Surgery for pyometra (infection in uterus) 4/10/24. Senior kitty. Owner went into a nursing home in November; has not approached her caregivers for attention, was very attached to the owner. Needs a patient foster who will help her slowly come out of her shell.
Name: Jellybean A0055481686
Age: 1 year
Reason for Foster: Behavior
Length of Stay: Unti adopted if possible
I am ON meds
Has had a lot of ongoing stressors, would benefit from a quiet home environment. Also to check behavior in home & to monitor for attacking/biting his own tail. Recent tail amputation
Name: Symmetra 55620972
Age: 6 Months
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 3-4 Weeks
I am ON meds
fearful, hiding, allows touch/pet, URI- on meds doxy & gaba.
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Name: O'Malley A0055707431 and Butterball A0055707442
Age: Adult cats
Reason for Foster: SAFE PROGRAM
Length of Stay: 60-90 days
I am ON meds
" Stiff and shy." Most recent note for O'Malley says "At front of cage rubbing on bars, soft meowing, slightly dilated eyes and a relaxed body. Seeking attention right when opening cage door. Leaning into pets all over, rolling over on side and back. Liked temptations," Due for vaccines on 4/28/2024.
Name: Goldie 55552746
Age: 2 Years
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 3-5 Weejs
I am NOT on meds
Has an URI and is a bit thin. Missing one annual and rabies but can't receive those until healthy. Scared cat.
Name: Niko 55624365
Age: 8 Years
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 3-5 Weejs
I am NOT on meds
Picky eater, may need encouragement to eat. History of allergies, if flares up may begin overgrooming/itching, please notify vets if substantial allergy signs noted.
Name: Snoopy A55688376
Age: 8 Months
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks
I am NOT on meds
URI infection. Up to date on vaccines and already neutered.
Name: Nini 55605638
Age: 2 Years
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks
I am NOT on meds
URI infection. Return to owner once healthy.
Name: Mama Kat A55589763
Age: 1y7months
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks
I am NOT on meds
Mild URI signs continue; Both upper canines chipped, may need dental work before adopts; Leaning into pets, soft face, relaxed body. Missing vaccines and surgery once recovered.
Name: Cafe 55507023
Age: 8 Months
Reason for Foster: Medical
Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks
I am NOT on meds
Mild URI signs continue; Thin; Neuter site healing well; OK for Foster. Social, meowing, soliciting attention. Pretty sick- eye discharge, sneezing, congested.
Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.
Name: Lancy 55739544, Clancey 9552, Delancey 9557, Fancy 9567, Nancy 9561
Age: Mom: 1 year Babies: 6 days
Reason for Foster: Underage/nursing
Length of Stay: 8 Weeks
We are NOT on meds
Nursing mother with 4x day kittens. Purring, kneading, quiet. Allowed all handling and processing, allowed all handling and weighing of kits.
Name: Peaches A55733179 and Mango A55733208
Age: Mom: Adult Kitten: 22 Days
Reason for Foster: Underage/Nursing
Length of Stay: 7 weeks
We are NOT on meds
Kitten is easy to handle and will be eligible for vaccines 4/23. Mom is hissing and swatting-- will be TNR after her kitten is old enough. Luckily, mommas do most of the work and only require a small space in your home. You should still be weighing the kitten and making sure mom is attentive. Mom will be sent home with kitten dry food and mom and baby Royal Canin wet food.
Name: Cry Baby 55640886 and 2 kittens 55748056, 8044
Age: Mom: 8 Months Babies: 11 Days
Reason for Foster: Underage/Nursing
Length of Stay: 7 Weeks
We are NOT on meds
Mom and two kits. Mom is a bit thin although has good mammary development but kittens may need supplement feeding in the future if they are not gaining weight.
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.