Thank you for your interest in fostering with Anti-Cruelty. The foster team, and shelter animals are excited to meet you!
To get started as a foster parent with Anti-Cruelty please go to the "I would Like to Volunteer" section on the right hand side of the page. Click on the "Fill in an application" button in blue.
*Please note you will be asked to create an account in our volunteer software when you apply to become a foster. Make sure you remember or write down your username and password. If you already have a Better Impact log-in from previous volunteer work, please use your existing log-in information.
Anti-Cruelty builds a healthy and happy community where pets and people thrive together.
Build a humane Chicago for pets and people.
BEST CARE: Animals deserve the best care.
OPEN DOOR: We welcome all.
HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND: We celebrate and nurture the connection between pets and people.
BEST PLACE + BEST RESOURCES = BEST CARE
BEST CARE FOR ANIMALS
Provide the highest level of comprehensive care for every animal in our care and to the families we serve in the community.
BEST CARE IN COMMUNITIES
Expand best care services beyond the shelter, directly into communities to celebrate and preserve the human-animal bond.
BEST CARE FOR PEOPLE
Provide the best place for people by inspiring and engaging both internal and external animal advocates through access to training and animal careers.
