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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Taki
Taki is at risk due to behavior concerns. He often pancakes or refuses to walk in unfamiliar or open areas. While he can be leashed and handled, he has shown arousal-related behaviors, fearfulness, and leash biting, as well as catching onto handlers' clothing during heightened states. However, Taki also demonstrates moments of sociability, leaning into handlers for attention when approached slowly. Medically taki is apparently healthy.
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Iron Titus
Iron Titus is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Iron arrived at the care center as a stray. During intake Iron allowed handling and took treats gently. However, he grew anxious and began to heavy pant, whining and hypervigilant of his surroundings. In the care center, Iron Titus remains anxious as he is observed to whine and vocalize. Titus also becomes over aroused in the presence of people, jumping up and mounting them. In a recent incident, Titus grabbed onto someone pants and ripped it when he was mounting. Medically, Iron is apparently healthy.
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Madara
Madara is at risk due to behavior concerns. Madara arrived at the care center as a stray. Police reported that Madara was anxious, growling and barking when he was found. Upon intake Madara, hard barked, stared and bared teeth at staff. In the care center, Madara continued to display fearful defensive behaviors through whale eyeing, growling and baring teeth at staff. Madara allowed to be leashed when offered wet food but remained hypervigilant on his walks. Throughout his stay Madara has been noted to become more social with handlers and allow handling with loose body. Medically, Madara was treated at intake for an ear infection. Madara is receiving treatment for CIDRC.
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Kit Kat
Kit Kat 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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Morrison
Morrison is on the at-risk list for for medical reasons - Morrison is a senior cat with an abdominal mass. He is clinically stable, but requires additional diagnostics to confirm a diagnosis of neoplasia. Some cases of intestinal neoplasia in cats can be treatable, others carry poor prognoses. Palliative care is also an option.
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Storm
Storm is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Storm has a bite history with another dog in her previous home, a dog about Storm's size bit the owner on the leg. Storm bit the dog on the neck, and shook. Storm in her previous home is also noted to guard her food and toys, hovering and growling over them when approached. Storm in care has been social with staff, but has been shown to be on-leash reactive aswell. Medically, Storm is apparently healthy.
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Romero
Romero is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Romero is an adult diabetic cat. We are unable to manage his diabetes in the shelter effectively. Romero should be placed in a home that is prepared to medically manage his diabetes long-term, as this is most often a life-long condition.
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Kiva
Kiva is at risk due to behavioral concerns. He was surrendered to the care center by his owner, who described him as social, affectionate, and playful. Upon intake, Kiva was jumping on staff with force and was mouthy. Additionally, Kiva is observed to be on leash reactive, where he fixates on and barks at dogs in view. Recently, his behavior has escalated, with Kiva being observed jumping towards and mouthing another staff member's ankle. Despite daily enrichment efforts, Kiva is struggling to adjust to the shelter environment. Medically, Kiva recently recovered from CIRDC.
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Rey
Rey is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Rey has been observed to cage fight intensely and be fearful during his stay in care. Rey has been observed immediately pull towards the other dogs in the kennel room. Rey also shows high reactivity towards other dogs in the shelter. While out on walks Rey is observed to be fearful with a low hanging tail and with his ears back. Rey is noted to be receptive to treats. Medically, Rey is healthy.
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Titan

Titan is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Titan is struggling within the care center despite best efforts to keep him comfortable. Titan in care has been stressed in his kennel, pulling his water bucket in and having a poor kennel precense at times, jumping and hard barking at his door. Titan also has a history of snapping when his neck his touched in care. Medically, Titan is apparently healthy.
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Thunder

Thunder is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Thunder has not acclimated well to the shelter environment and remains highly fearful during his stay in care. While Thunder is accepting of treats, he does not initiate any form of further interaction or solicit attention. During his intake, Thunder did escalate to hard barking and growling at staff, but during his stay, he remains avoidant and chooses places to hide or seeks an exit once removed from his kennel. Medically, Thunder has CIRDC.
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Simba

Reservation in progress
Simba is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Simba has displayed selectivity with handlers during his stay in care. Initially, Simba was not allowed for handling and escalated to higher-level warnings (lunging, hard barking, growling, snapping, baring teeth) when removed from the kennel and remained highly fearful and avoidant during interactions. With a slow approach and positive reinforcement, Simba has warmed up to select handlers. He solicits attention, treats, and engages with enrichment games. But when introduced to the novel staff, Simba reverts to defensive behaviors and has escalated to biting their gloves when attempting to leash him. Medically, Simba has alopecia due to fleas and dental disease.
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Pepper
Pepper is at risk for behavior reasons. Pepper can become easily aroused during walks or while with staff in the yard. While in this aroused state, he become jumpy and mouthy with moderate pressure. He has been otherwise social, playful, done well on an adoption interaction and is willing to work for treats. Medically, he is apparently healthy.
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Leo
Leo is at risk for behavior reasons. Leo is a sweet and social dog. He has on at least 3 occasions eaten inappropriate items. The most recent resulting in an intestinal blockage requiring surgery at the care center. He will need careful management to be sure he does not ingest anything that can cause another blockage. Medically, he is currently healthy dog.
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Titan
Titan is currently at risk due to behavior concerns. Titan has been fearful at the care center lip licking and becoming tense when handling is attempted. However, his previous owner descries him as a social and affectionate dog. While in his previous home, Titan was involved in a bite incident with another dog. He bit and held onto the other dog causing severe injuries and bystanders had to use their keys and candles to get him to let go. Medically, he has recovered from CIRDC.
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Twix
Twix is at risk due to behavior concerns. Twix has not acclimated well to the shelter environment and is allowing for minimal handling from select staff. In his kennel, Twix has escalated to lunging, baring teeth, growling, hard barking, and snarling at handlers. He has been avoidant of leashing at times but will accept select treats and play with toys. Once out of his kennel, Twix has displayed a concerning level of reactivity toward other dogs and unfamiliar staff or strangers. He lunges, snarls, and vocalizes. Medically, Twix is underweight, has pyoderma, and mild dental disease.
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Wiz
Wiz is on the at-risk list for medical reasons - Wiz has a worsening, significant anemia in care. The cause is unknown, but his hematocrit value has dropped significantly and he has been noted to be drinking excessively which can be a sign of numerous diseases. He needs additional diagnostics and care outside the capacity in shelter.
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Frosty
Frosty is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Frosty is a senior dog with two tumors. The mass on his tail is large and ruptured. Frosty should have his masses removed and biopsied to determine if they are cancerous.
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Trooper
Trooper is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Trooper has been observed to be highly fearful during his stay in the care center. Noted to maintain his distance from handlers and seek exit when handlers attempt to interact. Trooper has also been observed to baulk while on leash. Medically, Trooper is receiving treatment for CIRDC.
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Chucho
Chucho is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Chucho has been observed to lunge towards the other dogs in the kennel with a tense body. Chucho has also been observed to jump towards handlers with an open mouth. This behavior is not easily able to be redirected. Chucho has been observed to be occasionally receptive to treats while on walks. Medically, Chucho is receiving treatment for CIRDC currently.
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Tigger

Reserved
Tigger 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 severe FAS and may only tolerate touch when distracted with treats. He no longer tolerates staff's handling attempts. 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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Sugar
Sugar 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 the Fraidy Cat Club behavior modification program 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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Sapphire
Sapphire is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Sapphire arrived at the care center as a owner surrender. In the care center, Sapphire is social an allows handling. Sapphire is also on leash reactive with people and dogs where she has spun back towards the handler. Sapphire was also observed to hard bark and lunge at staff members while in her crate. With a incident of her mouthing the handlers hand when attempting to return her to a crate. Recently, this behavior has escalated and Sapphire jumped up and bit and released a staff members chest. Despite our best efforts by offering daily enrichment Sapphire is having a hard time adjusting to the stress of the environment. Medically, Sapphire is healthy.
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Morty
Morty is at risk for behavior reasons. Morty tolerated handling after intake but quickly became fearful of exiting his kennel, escalating to hard barking, lunging and leash biting. He will guard high value items such as long-lasting chews and kongs. Medically, he is apparently healthy.
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Mocha
Mocha is on the at-risk list for behavior concerns. Mocha in care has been intensely fearful and has escalated to snapping, snarling, lip curling and growling at the handlers when attempted to interact but will approach on her own volition to select handlers allowing very minimal handling, making it difficult to walk her safely at times. Medically, Mocha has Mild dental disease.
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