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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Atreus

Atreus is on the At Risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display challenging behavior during interactions. he 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 his mind and body, the cat may react with rough play, potentially resulting in bite/scratch incidents. 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 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.

Kuro

Kuro 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 stage II Periodontal Disease.

Canelo

Canelo is on the at-risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display challenging behaviors reported by his former owners in his previous homes. He 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 his mind and body, the cat may react with rough play, potentially resulting in bite/scratch incidents. 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 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.

Mimi

Mimi is at risk due to medical and behavioral reasons. She has not been eating consistently while in shelter, likely secondary to high FAS. She has now developed a moderate upper respiratory infection that necessitates injectable antibiotics and supportive care, which further exacerbate her FAS. She will need continued antibiotic therapy and supportive care with placement, as well as a quiet place to decompress. Behaviorally, Mimi is fearful and prefers to hide in her den, though she was reported to be friendly and outgoing in a home environment.

Spatch

Spatch needs at risk placement for medical reasons. He has lost weight in shelter due to stress and an upper respiratory infection. He is not eating and is at high risk of developing fatty liver disease. Advise supportive care in a quiet environment to recover.

Patch

Patch needs at risk placement for medical reasons. He has lost weight in shelter due to stress and an upper respiratory infection. His appetite is low and is at high risk of developing fatty liver disease. Advise supportive care in a quiet environment to recover.

Kiwi

Kiwi is at risk for medical reasons. She is a female spayed cat with a poor appetite in shelter. She is recovering from an upper respiratory infection. Recommending placement ASAP for a quiet environment out of the shelter to recover.

Brandon

Brandon needs at risk placement for medical reasons. He is a senior cat with diabetes mellitus. He needs a quiet home and out-patient care with a local veterinarian to manage his condition.

Bandie

Bandie needs at risk placement for medical reasons. She is a senior cat with a severe upper respiratory infection. She is not eating and needs supportive care in a veterinary clinic to recover.

Aveeno

Aveeno is at risk for medical reasons. Aveeno is a sweet young cat with persistent diarrhea and weight loss despite supportive care. She is emaciated and needs advanced testing (e.g. maldigestion profile), abdominal ultrasound and a hypoallergenic diet trial to manage her condition.

Skippy

Skippy needs at risk placement for medical reasons. He is a young adult cat with a severe anemia. He needs advanced bloodwork, imaging and long-term medical management with a local veterinarian to manage his condition.

Silly

Silly is a senior cat that was surrendered from a multi-cat home with no prior vet care. She is emaciated and has significant matting. Her bloodwork and urine tests revealed elevated kidney values and a urinary tract infection which can indicate a kidney infection and/or chronic kidney disease. A urine culture is pending, but Silly will need treatment with an appropriate antibiotic as well as regular vet visits to monitor her response to treatment. She should also have an abdominal ultrasound to evaluate her kidneys and urinary bladder. She may have an underlying chronic condition that will require long-term care. She has been stable and eating well in care.