Foster Program


Foster ParentThe foster program is a vital lifeline at The Anti-Cruelty Society contributing to the comprehensive programming we offer the homeless animals that find their way to our doorstep. Our network of foster partents provide temporary homes for animals not ready for adoptions, including:

  • underage kittens and puppies
  • sick or injured animals
  • nursing mothers
  • animals needing a break from the shelter

The individual love and care a foster volunteer gives allows the animals an opportunity to flourish in a home rather than in the shelter environment.

For further information on The Anti-Cruelty Society's Foster Program, please call (312) 644-8338 ext. 330, or send an e-mail message to lkrupinski@anticruelty.org.

To see how some of our foster animals are doing, visit the ACS Foster Blog.

To download an article on being a foster parent click here.

To download an application to become a Foster Parent click here.

To download a copy of the Foster Program Manual click here.

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