At-Risk Animals

Thank you for your interest in adopting from Animal Care Centers of NYC. Our At-Risk List is posted three times a week, on the evenings of Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6:00PM and remains viewable for 42 hours.

Schedule overview:
Animals posted at 6:00PM on Sunday evening will be viewable until Tuesday at 12:00PM noon.
Animals posted at 6:00PM on Tuesday evening will be viewable until Thursday at 12:00PM noon.
Animals posted at 6:00PM on Thursday evening will be viewable until Saturday at 12:00PM noon.

To find out the status of at-risk animals, please visit the At-Risk Outcomes page.

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.

If you are interested in fostering/adopting through one of our New Hope partners, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ozHex3uqvNkQt2dq9

At-Risk Animals

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Omni
Omni is at risk due to behavioral concerns in a previous foster home and in the care center. During her past stay in care she was placed in a foster home and on a walk in the park with the foster, Omni initially pulled on the leash but stopped after receiving praise from the foster parent. Omni then fixated on the fosters' white sneakers, grabbed, and shook one off the fosters' foot. Attempts to redirect Omni failed, and the foster had to wrap the leash around a tree to create distance. Although she calmed down, any movement of the fosters' feet caused her to refocus and bark. The incident didn't result in a bite, foster did have a small bruise. After returning from foster care, Omni's behavior deteriorated, showing escalating issues like leash biting and grabbing handlers' sleeves and boots while in care. Medically, Omni is apparently healthy.
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Bunny
Bunny is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. She has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to her stress levels, it is in her best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. She would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give her plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.
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Baby
Baby is at risk due to behavioral concerns. She was brought to the Care Center following a bite incident in which she bit her finder on the hand, breaking the skin when they attempted to pet her. Upon arrival, Baby was initially fearful and has continued to struggle with acclimating to the Care Center fully. She has begun exhibiting leash-biting when being taken out for walks, attempting to remove the leash. Medically, Baby is apparently healthy.
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Sassy
Sassy is at risk due to behavior concerns. Sassy was brought into care due to a bite incident. The child in home received a small mark on their face by Sassy. Owner confirmed the child required it to be cleaned but didn't need stitches. In the shelter, Sassy displays high fear and stress, growling, hard staring, and barking intensely in her kennel. She has shown food-guarding tendencies in kennel and remains tense when leashed, with a low body and whale eyes. However, she recently warmed up in a calmer setting, engaging in play and taking treats. Medically, Sassy has CIRDC.
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Oreo Milkshake
Oreo Milkshake is on the At Risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. He has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to his stress levels, it is in his best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. He would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give him plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.
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Nugget
Nugget is at risk due behavior concerns. Nugget is leash biting and jumping and mouthing handlers in care. While he engages well with enrichment, solicits attention from handlers, he has repeatedly escalated to leash biting, particularly during transitions in and out of the kennel. Despite redirection efforts with toys and treats, Nugget has been resistant to walking at times and has jumped up to mouth handlers. Medically, Nugget is has alopecia, dental disease, and is overweight.
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Rain
Rain is on the at-risk list due behavior concerns. Rain in the care center has been intensely fearful, snarling, hard barking at snapping at the leash when attempting to remove her from kennel and remains fearful in the care center despite best efforts to keep her comfortable. Rain has been slowly becoming more social with select staff members, but remains generally aloof in care. Medically, Rain is apparently healthy.
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Sparkles
Sparkles is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Upon arrival, Sparkles was initially fearful and has continued to struggle with acclimating to the Care Center fully. Sparkles has also been observed spinning repeatedly in her kennel.When leashed, she remains tense with a low body and tucked tail, showing whale eyes and reacting fearfully to noises. While she takes treats in some instances, she quickly loses interest and grumbles. Medically, Sparkles is apparently healthy.
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Ashes
Ashes is on the At Risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display challenging behavior during interactions. She is extremely intelligent and high energy, and needs to expend energy constructively with interactive play sessions 3-4X/day. In addition to playtime, this cat would also benefit from mental exercise from activities such as puzzle toys/games, lick mats, or clicker training. Without providing activity for her mind and body, the cat may react with rough play, potentially resulting in bite/scratch incidents. It is in her best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. She would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give her plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with feline body language, overstimulation, rough play, and who have the time to invest in managing these behaviors on a consistent basis to avoid (further) bite/scratch incidents.
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Bread Loaf
Bread Loaf is at risk due to behavioral reasons. He has continued to display high levels of fear, stress, and anxiety in the care centers, such as whale eyeing, lip licking, and walking with a tucked tail. He has escalated to muzzle punching his kennel door, nipping at the leash, and snapping towards the lock and handlers hands. It was reported that Bread Loaf will leash bite, and the behavior will intensify when returning to kennel. Also noted that on his walks, was his body becoming tense due to loud sounds and his surroundings. He would pause and nip at the lead whenever frustrated. At one point, he thrashed before being brought in for an assessment. Bread Loaf has continued to allow handling. Medically, Bread Loaf is apparently underweight.
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Bingo
Bingo is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. He is a senior cat with diabetes mellitus. He needs a quiet environment and out-patient management with a local veterinarian to manage his condition.
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Cinnamon
Cinnamon is at risk due to behavior concerns. Cinnamon has been deteriorating in the care center despite best efforts to keep her comfortable. Cinnamon has began to kennel fight with neighboring dogs as she exits and enters kennel room, attempting to grab onto the other dogs paws as she is being walked out of the room, making it difficult to walk her safely. Medically, Cinnamon is apparently healthy.
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Mama Biscuit
Mama Biscuit is at risk due to kennel stress and deterioration in care. Mama Biscuit has shown social behavior with the handler and does engage with enrichment games but she also displayed repetitive stress-related behaviors, such as staring at the corner of her kennel. When the handler passes by her kennel she will growl, snap, and lunge at her kennel door. Medically, Mama Biscuit is on treatment for CIRDC.
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Alexi

Alexi is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Alexi has been observed to jump up persistently and bite the leash. While leash biting, Alexi has also been observed to bite and hold handlers clothing. These behaviors are not easily redirected using treats or toys. While on leash Alexi is also reported to be reactive. Noted to bare teeth towards dogs and lunge towards members of the public. While out with handlers Alexi is periodically receptive to treats. Medically, Alexi is apparently healthy.
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Tazz
Tazz is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Tazz has been observed to jump up and intensely bite the leash. This behavior is not able to be redirected consistently using treats. During his stay in the care center Tazz's leash biting has been observed to increase in intensity. While out with handlers Tazz has been observed to engages in training games. Medically, Tazz has undetermined allergies, alopia, and a mass on his neck.
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Gomez
Gomez is at risk due to behavioral reasons. During her stay in the care center Gomez has been observed to be very mouthie. Noted to mouth handlers with hard pressure. Throughout her stay Gomez has begun jumping up, biting, and holding the leash. This behavior is not able to be redirected easily. While out with handlers Gomez is receptive to treats. Medically, Gomez is currently healthy.
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Chase
Chase is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Chase has been observed to be highly fearful during his stay in the care center. During intake Chase quickly escalated to thrashing, alligator rolling, head whipping, and leash biting. In the kennel, Chase is observed to hard bark and growl towards handlers. Medically, Chase is apparently healthy.
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Bella Wella
Bella Wella is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Bella Wella's previous owner state that she is friendly and social with strangers, children, and dogs. In the care centers, she has remained social and soft-bodied with handlers. However, Bella Wella has been observed to be having a difficult time settling in kennel as well cage fighting. She has also been noted on multiple occasions to be licking the corner of her kennel, as well as her kennel bars. Even when given enrichment, she still diverts back to licking the kennel bars or the top right corner, near the wall adjacent to the neighboring dog. Medically, she is underweight but otherwise healthy.
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Centurion
Centurion is at risk due to behavior concerns. Centurion was brought in as a stray and was initially fearful but quickly warmed up to staff. However, in the Care Centers, he exhibited concerning behaviors toward neighboring dogs and will kennel fight when removed from his kennel. There have been instances where he thrashed during these fights, making it difficult to walk him at times. Outdoors, Centurion fixates on other dogs and is challenging to refocus. When he is away from other dogs, Centurion displays a loose wiggly body with staff. Medically, Centurion is apparently healthy.
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Lucy
Lucy is at risk due to behavior concerns. In the Care Centers, Lucy was initially social with staff, leaning into pets, though she would show some nervousness before quickly warming up. Recently, Lucy has been observed tensing up and low growling at staff. She has also started spinning on leash and appears highly anxious. To cope with the environment, Lucy often walks around with a toy. Medically, Lucy has an old fracture, periodontal disease, and is currently underweight.
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Spider Man
Spider Man is on the At Risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and is deteriorating in the Adoptions room. He is now displaying signs of frustration. Due to his stress levels, it is in his best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. He would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give him plenty of time and space and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.
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Suki
Suki is at risk due to behavioral concerns at the care center. He often barks and growls, especially in his kennel and when approached for leashing. Previously during his past stay he has exhibited similar behaviors, including growling, lunging, and snapping at staff. Suki has exhibited sensitivity to touch, stiffening, recoiling, or low growling when petting exceeds his comfort level. In a controlled environment, he has shown moments of social behavior, leaning into handlers and allowing light petting, but these interactions remain inconsistent. Medically Suki is considered Obese.
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Wilson
Wilson is at risk for behavior reasons. Wilson has been a social dog with both staff and volunteers. He has shown potential to become over aroused in certain situations. He will jump up and grab clothing. While on a walk with staff member, he became over aroused and bit a staff members sweatshirt, causing it to tear. As staff held him away from their body, he bit their arm leaving no marks, bruising or broken skin. Medically, he is apparently healthy.
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Roxy Gal
Roxy Gal is at risk due to behavior reasons. Roxy Gal has been observed to growl at handlers, but quickly warms up when using treats. Even though she has remained social with staff in the care centers, Roxy Gal has also been observed to hard stare and pull towards people while on the street, escalating to both lunging and hard barking. In the backyard, she becomes stiff and tense throughout her entire body, along with a high flagging tail and slight hackles raised. When spotting another dog, either on the street or in the backyard, she will become fixated and handler is sometimes unable to redirect her. Roxy Gal is usually receptive to the use of squeaker toys. Medically, Roxy Gal has a heart murmur.
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Opie
Opie is on the at-risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. He has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to his stress levels, it is in his best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. He would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give him plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. Medically, he has mild/moderate grade 2 dental disease.
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