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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Rambo Bambo

Rambo Bambo is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care, Rambo has been observed to be highly rope reactive. Noted to bite and chew on the leash when handlers are attempting to remove him from kennel. This behavior is not able to be easily redirected using treats or squeaky sounds. However, Rambo is very receptive to clicker training and is receptive to treats when handlers are working with him. Medically, Rambo is apprently healthy.

Everglades

Everglades 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. Everglades 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.

Snickers

Snickers is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Snickers has severely elevated kidney values that have improved, but not resolved with fluid therapy in shelter. He also has demodicosis and resultant dermatitis. Snickers will need continued vet care (ie. serial bloodwork monitoring and ideally an abdominal ultrasound to evaluate his kidneys). Behaviorally, Snickers is sweet and has allowed all handling.

Batman

Batman is at risk list for medical reasons. Batman has neurologic abnormalities that could be consistent with cerebellar hypoplasia, but we are unable to confirm in shelter. He also was noted to have stomatitis. Behaviorally, Batman is fearful, but has allowed handling.

Twilight Sparkle

Twilight Sparkle 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.

Baby Beluga

Baby Beluga is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Baby Beluga was returned by his previous adopter due to a bite incident. Baby Beluga had snapped at the child moments while they attempted to remove a bone from the wrapper. He escalated to biting and holding onto the adopter's hand when they attempted to take the bone that was still partially in the wrapper. In care, Baby Beluga is loose and wiggly with handlers, readily seeking pets and accepting of treats. But he has mounted their legs after becoming aroused with handling. Medically, Baby Beluga is apparently healthy.

Ginger Spice

Ginger is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Ginger Spice has a luxated right hip and is obese, which makes recovery tricky. It would be ideal for him to see an orthopedic surgeon to discuss options as surgery will be ideal. Weight loss will also be necessary. Behaviorally, Ginger Spice is timid, but has allowed all medical handling.

Catnip

Catnip is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Catnip is a senior kitty that had a strange episode of ataxia and falling over, with an unknown cause. She also has a heart murmur, dental disease, and suspected ear mites. Catnip should follow up with a veterinarian to discuss additional diagnostics, treatments, monitoring. Behaviorally, she is timid but has allowed handling.

Milo

Milo is at risk due to behavioral reasons. In his previous home Milo was stated to have bitten multiple times. These bites described as minor by owner but did break skin. Milo's previous owner also states that he will snap when held or restrained. His previous owner describes him as sassy,very active, and playful with dogs and cats. Medically, Milo is apparently healthy.

Yuma

Yuma needs at risk placement for medical and behavioral reasons. Yuma is being treated for CIRDC, he is having difficulty eating due to a slack jaw. Behaviorally, Yuma has displayed concerning over arosual behavior in care results in head whipping, lunging towards staff, and leash biting needing a disruptor to be used to redirect Yuma. Yuma needs support in a home and a neurological consultation to develop a treatment plan for the nerve deficit in his jaw. There is concern of Yuma injuring themselves further due to the persistent leash biting behavior and his medical condition. He would highly benefit from care outside of the shelter environment.

Gwendalyn

Gwendalyn is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Gwendalyn is reactive toward other dogs, and the stress of the shelter environment has led to behavioral deterioration. She has been observed vocalizing, engaging in kennel fighting, spinning, and throwing herself against her transfer door. Recently, while a staff member was attempting to remove her from her kennel, Gwendalyn redirected onto the staff member's hand while barking and jumping toward another dog through the upper kennel bars. The contact did not break the skin. Outside of her kennel, Gwendalyn is social and affectionate with staff, readily leaning in for petting and accepting treats. Medically, Gwendalyn is underweight.

Chai Latte

Chai Latte is at risk due to behavior concerns. Chai Latte is reported to growl, hard bark and lunge at staff while being removed or being placed into his kennel. Lately, Chai Latte has been struggling in the kennel environment. He has been observed spinning in circles and attempting to bite his tail, indicating increased stress and difficulty coping in the shelter setting. Outside, Chai Latte takes treats and engages in cue training. Medically, Chai Latte has dental disease.

Eleven

Eleven 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.