At-Risk Animals

Thank you for your interest in adopting from Animal Care Centers of NYC. Our At Risk List is posted each day (except Saturday) at 6:00PM and remains viewable until 12:00PM noon the following day.

If this is your first time visiting this site, please read the below information carefully.

For anyone who wishes to adopt, there is a mandatory deposit fee of $200 plus a transaction fee per animal to place an adoption reservation. The $200 covers $50 toward the adoption fee and $150 for the spay/neuter deposit. If the animal has already been spayed or neutered or is permanently waived by one of our veterinarians, the $150 deposit will be refunded at the time of the adoption. If the animal does need to leave without being spayed or neutered due to his/her medical condition, the $150 deposit will be refunded at the time they are brought back for the spay/neuter surgery or when proof of sterilization being done elsewhere is provided to ACC. If you do not follow through with the adoption, the entire $200 deposit will be considered a charitable donation to ACC's Special Treatment and Recovery Fund (STAR). Also, if the adoption fee for an animal is less than $50, the difference will be considered a charitable donation to the STAR Fund. Similarly, in-shelter pricing promotions do not apply to at-risk animals.

To complete an adoption, please click reserve on the animal of your choice. That animal will be loaded in your cart and you will have 15 minutes to complete the adoption process. In order to complete your reservation, you need to check out (top right corner). At this point, you will enter in your credit card information and a receipt will be emailed to you as confirmation of your reservation. If you have any issues, please email adopt@nycacc.org for help navigating the website.

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Momo

Momo is at risk due to being diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Infection and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other cats. Momo can go home with an Experienced cat Parent.

Ice

Ice is at risk due to medical concerns. He was diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Infection and would do well in a home environment. We recommend that Ice go to a home with experienced cat parents.

Dino

Dino was placed at risk due to behavioral concerns observed during his stay at the care center. he is not thriving in this environment and will benefit from placement as soon as possible. we feel that Dino will do better in a home with an Experienced cat Parent and there are no medical concerns for him at this moment.

Strudel

Strudel is at risk for behavioral concerns. He has shown decreased tolerance to being in the shelter environment. Strudel has had some interactions in playgroup with other dogs that has shown he should be adopted into a home with no other dogs and with experienced dog owners. Presently Strudel is a little underweight but there are no other medical concerns for him at this time.

Lexington

Lexington is at risk for medical & behavorial concerns. He is suspected to have an infection that will require follow up with a private veterinarian upon adoption. Lexington would be best suited in an adult only home due to being observed to readily startle and then escalate.

Sycamore

Sycamore is at risk due to being diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Infection and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other cats. Sycamore can go home with an Experienced cat Parent.

Mika

Mika is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infection Respiratory Disease Complex and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other dogs. There are no behavioral concerns with Mika at this moment and she can go home with an Average dog Parent.

Mr. Pink

Mr. Pink is at risk for behavioral concerns. His previous owner has described that Mr. Pink has swatted, hissed and bit people in the past. He is a geriatric cat who would be best suited to be adopted into a home that has experience owning cats.

Gorda

Gorda is at risk for behavioral reasons. She is not thriving in the shelter environment. Gorda is challenging to remove from and return to the kennel. We recommend that she be placed in a home with an experienced dog owner. While she is overweight and has some dental disease there are no other medical concerns at this time.

Oreo Watson

Oreo Watson is at risk for medical concerns. Oreo Watson is a geriatric dog who has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure. He has some other concerns which can be reviewed in the medical records. Oreo Watson would be best suited to be in a home environment that will be able to provide follow up care and treatment.

Smokey

Smokey is at risk for medical concerns. He has been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex which can be contagious to other dogs. Smokey will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics. We feel that Smokey would be suitable for most homes and adopters.

Rondo

Rondo is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infection Respiratory Disease Complex and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other dogs. Rondo can go to an adult only home based on what was being reported and observed from him so far.

Coffy

Coffy is at risk for medical concerns. He is geriatric and been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis, that will require long term care. Based on his behavior at the care center we feel he would be best suited for a home with an experienced dog owner.

Haley

Haley is at risk for behavioral concerns. Due to Haley showing signs of over stimulation, we feel that this cat will do best in an adult only home. She is a geriatric cat with dental disease but there are no other medical concerns at this time.