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.ÌýIf you're not a current foster, but are interested in taking part, visit our About Fostering page to learn how to get started.Ìý

Animals Awaiting Placement

Updated: 09/07/2024Ìýat 3:30 PM

Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.

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Additional Adult Dog Candidates :ÌýAdopt An Animal | Anti-CrueltyÌý(anticruelty.org)

Reason for Foster:ÌýAdoption AmbassadorÌý

Length of Stay:ÌýCan go for anytime

Any available adultÌýdog 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.Ìý Please reach out to the foster team for more information.Ìý

Use the following filters to see who can go to foster:

Location: 1.ÌýRiver North Adoption Center

Care Staus:ÌýIn shelter

Species: Dog

Age: Adult, Senior

Size: Large, Medium

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Name:ÌýAlma A56536449

Age:Ìý2 Years OldÌý

Reason for Foster:ÌýMedicalÌý

Length of Stay:Ìý 3 weeks

I'veÌýbeen at ACS since:Ìý08/09/2024

I amÌýONÌýmeds

On meds for skin issues/allergies, will need further assessment on return from Foster.ÌýJumpy right when getting out of her kennel and when greeting people. Taking treats. Knows "sit." Playful but not super into toys. Will run to them if you throw them, but then she leaves them there. Whining at people outside of the window. Allowed handling, but she ducked her head and turned away when I touched her ears. They looked a little red. Friendly towards any staff that she saw (would run up and jump on them to greet them). Gentle when taking treats. Not interested in soup bone but liked the pig ear.Ìý Lots of zoomies. Likes playing with people

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Name:ÌýSheldonÌýA0056624699

Age:ÌýÌý1 yearÌý- mixed breed - 40 lbs

Reason for Foster:ÌýMedicalÌý

Length of Stay:ÌýUntil KC signs resolveÌý

I have been at ACS since:Ìý08/23/2024

I am NOT ONÌýmeds

Transfer in from Kankakee Animal Control, no history.ÌýSnatchy with treats. Allows pets but more interested in exploring.Ìý

Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.

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Name:ÌýÌýRingo A0056465115

Age:Ìý 1 year oldÌý

Reason for Foster:ÌýMedical

Length of Stay:ÌýÌýuntil URI resolves

We’ve been at ACS since:Ìý08/05/2024

I am NOTÌýon meds

URI signs continue, not neutered, missing one vaccine.ÌýVery shy when meeting new people, will hide, needs time before warming up. Does not like other animals - will hiss and run away, has "tried to attack" in the past but more like a hiss, swat and then runs away. does not like kids will hiss and run away, otherwise described as very sweet and cuddly would just prefer to be only pet in the home. Noted to spray in home.Ìý

Name:ÌýSocks A0056466655

*PENDING PICK-UP*

Age:Ìý4 YearsÌý

Reason for Foster:ÌýMedical

Length of Stay:ÌýÌýUntil URI is resolvedÌýÌý

I've been at ACS since:Ìý07/30/2024

I am NOT onÌýmeds

Picky eater, may need to encourage to eat. Noted to be sweet but quiet. Indoor kitty who isÌýshy / will hide with visitors, gets comfortable after meeting them a few times. Has met kids as young as 10, shy but sweet. In the shelter she has been quiet.ÌýAble to pick up, squirmy and did not enjoy being picked up but tolerated it. Seeking attention immediately after. Sweet.

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Name:ÌýMitochondriaÌý56372895

Age:Ìý10 months and 20 days (as of 9/5)

Reason for Foster:ÌýMedical

Length of Stay:ÌýÌýuntil URI resolves

We’ve been at ACS since:Ìý07/16/2024

I am currentlyÌýNOTÌýon meds

Broken upper left canine tooth, will likely need extraction at spay.ÌýStray, found on street by a police officer. Polydactyl

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Name:ÌýCotton Ball A0056337601

Age:Ìý 1 year 7 months and 25 days (as of 9/5)

Reason for Foster:ÌýMedical

Length of Stay:ÌýÌýuntil URI resolves

We’ve been at ACS since:Ìý07/12/2024

I am currentlyÌýNOTÌýon meds

URI signs continue, allows petsÌý

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Name:ÌýSmokey A0055723176

Age:Ìý 10 years 4 months and 21 days (as of 9/5)

Reason for Foster:ÌýMedical

Length of Stay:ÌýÌý3 weeks

We’ve been at ACS since:Ìý08/03/2024

I am currentlyÌýNOTÌýon meds

Senior cat; Thin, needs to gain weight; Possible RTO/Adopter available once well, will not be available for adoption unless that person changes their mind.

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Name:ÌýTomÌýA0050136563

Age:Ìý2 yearsÌý10 monthsÌý29 days (as of 9/5)

Reason for Foster:ÌýVacation foster (Medical)

Length of Stay:ÌýÌýuntil URI resolves (foster exchange before 9/11)

I am NOTÌýon meds

He is super sweet! He has FIV so will need to be solo. He’s in foster because he has a URI, and has been a little slower to recover (likely due to the FIV)

Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.

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Name:Ìý1, 2,Ìý5 A0056632502, 2506, 2520

Age:Ìý1 month and 21 days (as of 8/28)

Reason for Foster:Ìý Medical

Length of Stay:Ìý4 weeks

I am currently ONÌýmeds

Kitten 5 is on Amoxi. Thin andÌýyoung.

Kitten 3 and 4 have secured a foster.Ìý

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Name:ÌýKitten 5 A56612459
Age:Ìý2 month and 1 dayÌý(as of 9/04)

Reason for Foster:Ìý Too Young/Nursing, Socialization

Length of Stay:Ìý4 weeks

WeÌýareÌýcurrently NOTÌýon meds

This kitten is looking for a foster who can help socialize her while she gains weight. She does flatten her ears horizontally and will hiss but you can pick her up and hold her.Ìý She will needÌýsome intensive cuddling with a foster who will not be bullied by her behavior.ÌýÌý

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Name:ÌýHalloweenie, Booo, Spookaroo, Phantom, Baby MomÌý56604938, 4932, 4936, 4935, 4997

Age:ÌýMom: 1 year and 8days, babies: 1 month and 12Ìýdays (as of 8/28)

Reason for Foster:Ìý Too Young/Nursing

Length of Stay:Ìý4 weeks

WeÌýareÌýcurrently NOTÌýon meds

Kittens are small for age. ÌýThey can be separated from mom, or all can go together.Ìý

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Name:Ìý Catpool A0056444709

Age:Ìý4 monthsÌýand 2Ìýdays (as of 8/28)

Reason for Foster:Ìý Medical

Length of Stay:ÌýUntil URI signs resolved

I am currently NOTÌýon meds

Ìýmonitor for decreased appetite, drooling, vomiting, diarrhea.Ìý

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Name:ÌýKitten 1 - 6ÌýÌý56491205, 1214, 1225, 1241, 1251, & 1260

Age:Ìý2 months and 14Ìýdays (as of 8/28)

Reason for Foster:ÌýMedical

Length of Stay:ÌýUntil URI resolvesÌý

WeÌýareÌýcurrently ONÌýmeds

Healing eye ulcers in several kits, may have some permanent damage, will reassess at return.

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Name:ÌýKittens 1-5 A0056666894, 6897, 6898, 6910, 6913

Age:Ìý1 monthÌýand 20Ìýdays (as of 8/31)

Reason for Foster:ÌýToo Young/Nursing, Socialization

Length of Stay:Ìý3 weeks

WeÌýareÌýcurrently NOT ONÌýmeds

Kittens are too young/small for surgery. Needs to be socialized.ÌýHissy, swatting and avoidant.

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Name:ÌýKittens 1-5 A00556547979, 7981, 7984, 7985, 56640422

Age:Ìý1 monthÌýand 16 days (as of 8/31)

Reason for Foster:ÌýToo Young/Nursing, Socialization

Length of Stay:Ìý4 weeks

WeÌýareÌýcurrently NOT ONÌýmeds

Kittens are too young/small for surgery. Needs to be socialized. Hissing, swatting, ears back, and avoidant.

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Name:ÌýRoarÌýA0056513660,ÌýGrumble 56513665 & Rumble 56513670

Age:Ìý2 months and 10Ìýdays (as of 9/4)

Reason for Foster: Vacation foster (socialization, behavior)

Length of Stay:Ìý9/17-9/22 and 9/27-9/29

I am currently NOT ONÌýmeds

Very under socialized, fearful of handling/touch.Ìý Rumble is a runtÌý

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Name:ÌýMom 1, Kitten 1, Kitten 2ÌýA0056673356, 3361, 3371

Age:ÌýMom: 1 year and 1 day, kittens: 1ÌýmonthÌýandÌý5 days (as of 8/31)

Reason for Foster:ÌýToo Young/Nursing

Length of Stay:Ìý4 weeks

WeÌýareÌýcurrently NOT ONÌýmeds

Mom can return once both kittens are weaned.Ìý

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Name:ÌýSandy, Spongebob, & PatrickÌý56647997, 8051, & 8058

Age:Ìý3Ìýmonths andÌý9 days (as of 9/5)

Reason for Foster:ÌýMedical

Length of Stay:ÌýUntil URI signs resolve

WeÌýareÌýcurrently ONÌýmeds

Transport from Winnebago County Animal Services
Were all in the same crate, cuddled up with some low purring looked like they had just been napping,Ìý

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Name:ÌýMo, Meanie, & EanieÌý56648062, 8072, & 8080

Age:Ìý2 months and 9Ìýdays (as of 9/5)

Reason for Foster:ÌýMedical

Length of Stay:ÌýUntil URI signs resolve

WeÌýareÌýcurrentlyÌýONÌýmeds

Transport from Winnebago County Animal Services

Eanie, Meanie and Mo were all in the same crate, cuddled up, no offensive behaviors

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Name:ÌýSasuke, Kiba,ÌýShino 56499388, 9389,Ìý9392

Age:Ìý 1ÌýmonthÌýand 29Ìýdays (as of 9/5)

Reason for Foster:ÌýToo Young/Nursing

Length of Stay:Ìý2 weeks

WeÌýareÌýcurrently NOT ONÌýmeds

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`Name:ÌýIsaac A0056617389

Age:Ìý2ÌýmonthsÌýand 28 days (as of 8/31)

Reason for Foster:ÌýMedical

Length of Stay:ÌýUntil URI signs resolve

I am currently NOT ONÌýmeds

Vomit reported, monitor for further episodes. Thin, needs to gain weight.

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Name:ÌýMom Kaguya A56643017 and her 6 kittensÌý

Age:ÌýMom: 5 years old, kittens: 1ÌýmonthÌýand 15 days (as of 9/06)

Reason for Foster:ÌýToo Young/Nursing

Length of Stay:Ìý3 weeks

WeÌýareÌýcurrently NOT ONÌýmeds

Mom needs a cozy place where she can continue to help her kittens grow. #3059 & 3073 are very small (runts?), at higher risk of mortality.

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`Name:ÌýKitten 1 & 2Ìý56620430 & 0428

Age:Ìý1 month and 6 days (as of 9/06)

Reason for Foster:ÌýToo young/underage

Length of Stay:Ìý4 Weeks

I am currently NOT ONÌýmeds

Need time to grow in age and weight. Needs socialization. Fearful but allow being handled.Ìý

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Name:ÌýSangamon 2, 3, & 6Ìý56695349, 5362, & 5396

Age:Ìý1 month and 28Ìýdays (as of 9/7)

Reason for Foster:ÌýMedical, too young/underage

Length of Stay:Ìý2 Weeks

Sangamon 3 isÌýcurrently ONÌýmeds

Thin and too youngÌý

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Name:ÌýSangamon 4 & 5 A0056695374, A0056695386

Age:Ìý1 month and 28Ìýdays (as of 9/7)

Reason for Foster:ÌýMedical, too young/underage

Length of Stay:Ìý2 Weeks

We are currently NOT ONÌýmeds

Thin and too youngÌý

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Name:ÌýSasha, Robin, Bear, MulanÌý56464110, 4102, 4106, 4100

Age:Ìý1 month and 26Ìýdays (as of 9/7)

Reason for Foster:ÌýMedical, too young/underage

Length of Stay:Ìý3ÌýWeeks

We are currently NOT ONÌýmeds

Appear to be doing well but do have occasional sneeze. ÌýNeed to monitor for more URI signs and make sure eating. ÌýCan be split up into 2 groups. ÌýBear and Mulan can go together, and Robin and Sasha can go together.Ìý

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Name:ÌýZacharyÌýA0056834350

Age:Ìý3 months and 1 dayÌý(as of 9/7)

Reason for Foster:ÌýMedical

Length of Stay:Ìý3ÌýWeeks

I amÌýcurrently ONÌýmeds

Flea dirt. Mild to moderate yellow mucoid discharge both nares. Recommend foster while getting over illness

Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.

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Name:ÌýGuinea Pigs and RabbitsÌý

Age: 1-6 Years OldÌý

Reason for Foster:ÌýAdoption Ambassador

Length of Stay:Ìý2-4Ìýweeks

We areÌýNOT 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.Ìý