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

Clear filters

Page 2 of 2 (34 total records)

Bruno

Reserved

Bruno is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Bruno is a friendly kitten who was brought in as a stray. We have assessed that Bruno has a severe upper respiratory infection, conjunctivitis, and a ruptured eye. Bruno will need close monitoring, daily medications, and further follow up with outside vet care until their infections have resolved. Bruno will need his ruptured eye removed when he is healthier and old enough for surgery. Bruno has allowed all handling and seeks attention during their exams.

Cobby

Cobby is at risk due to behavioral concerns. In the Care Centers, Cobby is highly fearful, especially when placed on a slip lead. He was observed to thrash and screech. He allows staff to pick him up but remains anxious in the room. His owner described him as a social, tolerant dog. Medically, Cobby is obese and has otitis externa.

Zucchini

Reserved

Zucchini has been placed at-risk due to behavior reasons. When she first arrived at the Care Center, she did not tolerate any form of handling. Since her stay, she has continued to escalate and has not warmed up to staff. She has been distance-increasing behaviors such as hissing, spitting, and growling. During interactions and cleaning hours, Zucchini is quick to lunge out of her den and swat at staff with nails extended. Given her elevated stress levels, it is in her best interest to transition from the kennel environment into a stable home setting. Zucchini would do best with adopters who have experience helping fearful cats adjust and who are willing to provide her with the time and space she needs to feel secure. Medically, she is underweight, has corneal scarring, and has moderate gingivitis.

Melina

Reserved

Melina has been placed on the at-risk list due to shelter stress and overstimulation. In her previous home and most recent adopters’ home, she resorted to scratching due to being overstimulated. In the Care Center, she continues to display signs of overstimulation and will swat out at staff with nails extended. When attempting to clean her kennel, she has become difficult to interact with. Melina is quick to flip her food and water bowl as well as her litter box. Due to the stress of her environment, it is in her best interest to be placed into a low-traffic home. She would do best in a home with an experienced adopter who is knowledgeable of the signs of overstimulation and how to safely handle those behaviors. Medically, Melina appears to be healthy.

Dunkin

Reserved

Dunkin is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Dunkin has been observed to be highly fearful in his kennel, snapping at staff when they attempt to interact with him. He displays conflicting behaviors, at times soliciting attention while also maintaining a stiff body posture when touched. More recently, Dunkin has been observed refusing to walk at times and requiring coaxing to move. In familiar environments, he enjoys engaging with snuffle mats filled with treats. Medically, Dunkin is apparently Healthy.

Antonio

Antonio is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Antonio is a senior dog with hind limb paresis and ataxia, presumably from back disease. He also has severe dental disease. This dog will need advanced imaging and a neurology consult with placement. Behaviorally, he is initially friendly, but upon any medical handling he becomes aggressive and tries to bite.

Mac

Mac is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Mac was brought to the Care Centers with another dog following an altercation between the two. Unfortunately, no details were provided regarding the circumstances of the incident; however, both dogs were noted to have multiple puncture wounds to their faces. In the Care Centers, Mac has displayed reactivity toward other dogs and was involved in a kennel fight with another dog after getting loose. At times, she refuses to walk and requires coaxing from multiple people. When in a room with familiar staff, Mac will take treats and allow some handling. Medically, Mac has scarring on her face due to bite wounds and Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex.

Thunderbird

Thunderbird is at risk due to behavioral concerns. In the Care Centers, Thunderbird is fearful and has previously been observed escalating to growling and baring her teeth. Over time, she has warmed up to select staff members but continues to require significant coaxing to engage. Most recently, she growled when walking by an unfamiliar person. Around familiar people, Thunderbird will take treats and solicit attention, although she continues to display a tucked tail, indicating ongoing apprehension. Medically, Thunderbird has allergies, and alopecia.

Max

Max is at risk due to behavioral concerns. In the Care Centers, Max was initially observed growling and baring his teeth when staff attempted to interact with him. After several days of receiving high-value treats, he began allowing staff to remove him from his kennel without issue; however, he remained fearful and displayed a tense body posture. In his previous home, Max was reported to growl when someone attempted to touch his treats. His owner described him as a social and affectionate dog with familiar people.. Medically, Max has congenital deformity on the right front paw.