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.

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At-Risk Animals

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Myra May
Myra May has been placed on the At Risk list for medical reasons. She has is emaciated and has chronic skin issues. She needs care and attention that we cannot provide. Myra May is at risk due to behavioral reasons. During her stay in the care center Myra was initially highly fearful, obsvered to escalate to baring teeth, growling and snapping when handlers attempt to remove her from kennel. Myra was also obsvered to baulk while on leash and was not receptive to coaxing. Recently Myra has warmed up to handlers and has allowed handling. However during one instance while in the elevator Myra May jumped towards a staff member and bite and held their thigh twice. This did not break skin however it did rip their pants. It is reported that this occured without warning. Medically Myra May has dental disease, a mass, otitis externa, is underweight, and has a wound.
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Coby
Coby is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Coby has shown signs of stress and reluctance during his walks, frequently pulling back toward the care center or refusing to continue once outside, even when coaxed by staff. Coby in the care center continues to struggle with the environment of the care center despite best efforts to keep him comfortable. Medically, Coby is currently being treated for diarrhea but is otherwise healthy.
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Kyle

Kyle is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Kyle has shown escalating dog reactivity in the care center, frequently pulling toward, whining at, and lunging at passing dogs both in the building and outdoors. On walks, he tenses, vocalizes, and is unable to take treats when highly aroused, continuing to lunge even at a distance. In lower stimuli settings he can be social and playful with staff but becomes over aroused quickly, pacing, panting, and attempting to mount. Medically, Kyle has otitis externa.
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Zues
Zues is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Zues arrived at the Care Center due to his previous owners having allergies to dogs. Upon intake, Zues allowed handling and at times was loose bodied. It has been reported by Zues's previous owners that Zeus will become anxious when left alone. He has displayed anxious behavior in the care center as well, pacing, panting and seeking exit during a handling assessment. Zues has been noted to pull hard toward dogs with tense body without being able to be redirected. Zues at times has also shown reactivity to people, pulling toward people on walks; during his medical exam he was initially wiggly but became tense as medical staff approached him. Recently, with time Zues has shown reduced reactivity to both dogs and people when on leash. Zues's previous owners report that he is smart, social with familiar people, and understands basic commands. Medically, Zues is noted to have Dermatitis, and Otitis Externa. He recently finished treatment for CIRDC.
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Brady
Brady is at risk due to behavior concerns. His previous owner reported him to pull very hard on leash, and is anxious in the home. He also described him to be playful with children but will growl and hard bark at cats specifically. Brady has also displayed fearful defensive behavior both in the care centers and in a home environment, observed to hard bark and growl. Throughout his stay he has displayed new behaviors, sometimes inconsistently, indicating deterioration. At times he has refused to walk on the street, baulk frequently and pull hard back to the Care Center. Recently he has been reported to be finger-painting his kennel in feces and be very restless, jumping on kennel walls, barking and vocalizing. With familiar staff he has remained social and allows petting. Medically, he is noted to have dental disease but is otherwise apparently healthy.
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Zeus
Zeus is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns in his previous home. Zeus has a documented bite history involving his previous owners, consisting of quick bites or bite and release incidents during stressful situations, such as crating or exposure to barking dogs, which have reportedly not broken skin. In the care center, he has presented as fearful and avoidant, displaying tucked tail, whale eye, and attempts to seek exits during handling. He pulls on walks, hesitates when returning toward the building, and shows discomfort during close contact, but has been warming up slowly. Medically, Zeus is receiving treatment for CIRDC.
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Mr.Licorice

Mr. Licorice is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Mr. Licorice arrived at the Care Center as a stray with no known history. Upon intake, Mr. Licorice was noted to be highly fearful with dilated pupils, tense body, and tucked tail. Despite efforts to keep him comfortable, Mr. Licorice has continued showing signs of high fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS). On leash, Mr. Licorice has been observed to dart, zig zag, and pace when in play-yard. At times he has been observed to watch dogs with tense body. When handlers attempt to interact with Mr. Licorice, he is reported to flinch and not be treat motivated. Medically, Mr. Licorice is noted to be underweight but is otherwise apparently healthy.
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Bun Bun
Bun Bun is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Bun Bun has shown high arousal and difficulty with handling in the care center, frequently trying to push out out of his kennel, jumping repeatedly on handlers, and struggling to settle during walks or training sessions. He has also been reactive to other dogs at a distance. When returning to his kennel, Bun Bun often balks, thrashes, or attempts to bolt back out, requiring coaxing or food lures to secure him safely. Medically, Bun Bun is apparently healthy.
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Pecan Pie

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Pecan Pie is at risk due to medical reasons. Pecan Pie is a sweet senior dog with severe pyoderma. He is currently on oral antibiotics and steroids but would benefit from regular bathing and topical treatments to ease his discomfort, which unfortunately is not something we can manage in the shelter. He is very friendly and allows all medical handling. Pecan Pie just needs continued veterinary care and TLC to improve his current skin condition and will require ongoing treatment for suspected underlying allergies.
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Bob

Reserved
Bob is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Bob has shown intense fear based defensive aggression in the care center, escalating to growling, baring teeth, lunging, and biting at leashes, tools, and nearby objects during handling attempts. He freezes and hard stares when outside the kennel, refuses to walk, and retreats to corners while continuing to display warning signals. Medically, Bob has dental disease.
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Bellarina
Bellarina is on the at risk list for medical concerns. Bellarina came in through an owner surrender as her owners were unable to afford vet care. On arrival at the shelter, Bellarina was diagnosed with diabetes. She has started insulin injections and is eating her diabetic diet with a very good appetite. Bellarina needs more care than we can provide at the shelter.
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Phynx
Phynx is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Phynx arrived at the Care Center as an own surrender. Her previous owner noted that Phynx is sweet, social, playful, and also crate trained. Despite efforts to keep Phynx comfortable, she has been showing concerning levels of reactivity. When being taken for walks, Phynx has been persistently trying to kennel fight and pull hard toward occupied pop-up crates. She has also shown on-leash reactivity on the street, pulling towards dogs, tense body, and is difficult to redirect. Phynx has however been moved to a kennel closer to the exit and has shown some improvement. Phynx has been social with select staff, allowing petting and treat motivated. Medically, Phynx is being treated for unspecified dermatitis and CIRDC.
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Ash
Ash is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Ash arrived at the Care Center as an owner surrender due to housing concerns. Upon intake Ash was noted to be social with staff, allow handling, but also attempted to mount. Despite efforts to keep him comfortable at the Care Center, Ash has been showing signs of deterioration and low threshold for arousal. Ash has been reported to be banging on his transfer door and digging/scratching around the drain cover in his kennel during active and inactive room times. Ash has shown some improvement since being moved to a kennel without a drain cover or transfer door however. Additionally, Ash be noted to attempt to mount handlers during walks. Ash is treat motivated and exuberantly social with familiar staff. Medically, Ash is apparently healthy.
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Blue
Blue is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Blue has been fearful and easily startled in the care center, often skittering away from barking dogs, trembling, and showing tense or low-bodied postures during interactions at times. Blue initially displayed a high level of fearfulness entering the care center, lunging, hard barking and growling at staff when approached. He is wary of leashing at times and can balk or hesitate when moving between spaces. In quieter environments, he will slowly settle, approach familiar handlers, lean in for petting, and take treats gently, though he remains fearful in the care center. Medically, Blue is receiving treatment for CIRDC.
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Aurora
Aurora is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Aurora has shown kennel reactivity in the care center, including repeated kennel fighting and lunging at adjacent dogs during entering and exiting kennel rooms. While she can be social and affectionate with staff in calmer environments, leaning into petting and exploring the room, her reactivity toward nearby dogs remains significant and is difficult to handle safely at times. Aurora does have a bite history from her previous home towards a raccoon and has bitten a dog during playgroup. The bite to the other dog did not break skin or draw blood. Medically, Aurora is overweight.
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Commander Nightwing
Commander Nightwing is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Commander Nightwing arrived at the Care Center as a stray with no known history. Upon intake Commander Nightwing was noted to warm up to staff and allow all handling. Despite efforts to keep him comfortable, Commander Nightwing has been showing concerning levels of reactivity to dogs and people at times. Commander Nightwing has been reported to hard stare with tense body at dogs, and escalate to pulling toward, barking, and lunging. Additionally and although inconsistent, Commander Nightwing at times has also been observed to hard stare, bark and lunge at people while on leash. With familiar staff, Commander Nightwing is social and treat motivated. Medically, Commander Nightwing is apparently healthy.
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Ozzy Pawsborne
Ozzy Pawsborne is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Ozzy Pawsborne arrived at the Care Center as a stray with no known history. Upon intake Ozzy Pawsborne was loose bodied, treat motivated and allowed all handling. Despite efforts to keep him comfortable, Ozzy Pawsborne has shown concerning on-leash reactivity to dogs, signs of low-threshold for arousal and deterioration. When on walks Ozzy Pawsborne has been observed to hard stare, pull towards dogs, with raised hackles, and is difficult to redirect. During handling assessments Ozzy Pawsborne was reported to jumb on staff, and head-whip with an open mouth. Although not consistent, Ozzy Pawsborne has been noted to be spinning and bark persistently in kennel. With Staff, Ozzy Pawsborne continues to be social and treat motivated. Medically, Ozzy Pawsborne is noted to have a metal object in her chest just under the skin based on Xrays taken object is suspected to be potentially a bb gun pellet/bullet, removal is recommended if being combined with another medical procedure in the future. Ozzy Pawsborne is otherwise apparently healthy.
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Squishy
Squishy is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. She is an overweight, geriatric dog with severe arthritis. She needs a home without stairs and additional medications that we do not have to keep her comfortable.
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Auburr
Auburr is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Initially Auburr was observed to be highly fearful. Noted to be have a tucked tail and attempt to flee (scaling the walls) when handlers approach. Recently Auburr has warmed up to handlers, however she is noted to have a low threshold for arousal. Noted to jump up and bite the leash when handlers attempt to re-leash her and mouth handlers arms with hard pressure. She has also been observed to jump up on handlers and jump at handlers while on leash. During one instance Auburr was observed to bare teeth towards a handler while she was in a pop up crate. Medically Auburr has undetermined allergies, alopecia, an umbilical hernia, and pyoderma.
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Seven
Seven is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Seven's previous owner states that he will lunge towards cats and small dogs. During his stay in the care center Seven has continued to be reactive. Noted to be highly kennel reactive and then will turn and snap at the handlers hands. After being returned to kennel Seven again snaps at the handlers hands. Medically Seven is apparently healthy.
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Eleanor
Eleanor is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Eleanor has been observed to be highly fearful during her stay in the care center. Noted to be at the back of the kennel with a tense body, tucked tail and showing whale eye. She is also noted to escalate to lifting her lip, hard barking, thrashing, snapping and vocalizing when handlers are attempting to leash her. While outside of kennel Eleanor is observed to remain fearful and thrash on leash occasionally, she will be receptive to treats and allow petting from select handlers. Medically, Eleanor has a wound.
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Xena
Xena is at risk for behavior reasons. Xena was initially highly fearful entering the shelter but is warming up towards staff. Despite her being more social, she has begun leash biting exiting her kennel. Xena has a bite to the other resident dog and has shown barrier frustration when other dogs pass her kennel. She should be the only pet in an adult only home. Medically, she has some dental disease but is an otherwise healthy dog.
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