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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James

James is at risk due to behavior concerns. During his time in the care center, James has been observed to be doing kennel stress-related behaviors such as heavily panting, finger-painting feces, and flipping his water bucket in his kennel. He has been noted to jump up to handlers' faces persistently occasionally; this follows after he leash bites as well. He has been observed to be responsive when called, allows petting, is receptive to treats, and follows verbal cues. Medically, James is apparently healthy.
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Rays Da Wroof
Rays Da Wroof is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care, Rays has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to be tense and trembling when handlers attempt to interact with him. With familiar handlers, Ray is receptive to a slow approach and verbal coaxing. While on the street, Ray warms up over time and his tail will become less tucked. Medically, Rays is apparently healthy.
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Chessboard
Chessboard 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.
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Frogger
Frogger is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Frogger has been observed to have social hyperarousal and be kennel reactive. While in care, he has been observed to quickly becoming overaroused when handlers engage with him and will begin jumping up constantly. In one instance, while on leash Frogger began jumping towards the handler with an open mouth. In the kennel room, Frogger has been observed to lunge towards the other dogs. Frogger will also try to pull past his kennel to engage with the other dogs, and when placed into his kennel, Frogger will try to push his way out to continue cage fighting. With handlers, Frogger has been observed to be social and moderately receptive to treats. Medically, Frogger is receiving treatment for CIRDC.
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Coraline
Coraline is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and while has warmed up to familiar caretakers, continues to display some distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. 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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Yan Yan
Yan Yan 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. Yan Yan has moderate dental disease.
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Luka

Luka is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Luka's previous owner states that he will bite when his paws are touched and will resource guard toys, treats, and food in his possession. While in care, Luka has been observed to be highly rope reactive. Noted to jump up and bite the leash intensely. This behavior is difficult to redirect. In one instance, Luka had to be double leashed due to his rope reactivity. Luka's previous owner describes him as social and affectionate. Medically, Luka is apparently healthy.
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Beans N Toast
Beans N Toast is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Beans N Toast redirected onto a staff member while exiting the kennel room, delivering a quick bite-and-release to the thigh without an identifiable trigger. Following the incident, Beans N Toast was able to continue the walk and return to kennel without further issue and overall in the care center has been social with staff. Medically, Beans N Toast has CIRDC.
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Beauty
Beauty is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Beauty is a young adult dog who was surrendered due owner unable to address their medical condition. Upon arrival Beauty was diagnosed with a vaginal prolapse which was treated with reduction (twice) and spaying. Beauty has been very active in her kennel despite medications, which increases her risk of vaginal prolapse recurrence / surgical failure. Beauty has allowed all handling and seeks attention during their exams. Behaviorally, Beauty has displayed a low threshold for arousal in the kennel environment, including intense jumping, kennel fighting, and leash biting behavior, which has made it difficult to safely remove her from and return her to her kennel.
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Rex
Rex is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Rex has shown high arousal and fixation around food, including repeatedly jumping at and pushing into handlers' treat pouches and grabbing onto clothing. Rex responds well to training and has shown improvement with leave-it and disengagement work, successfully redirecting from treat pouches and other dogs when cued, but is struggling to regulate his arousal on his own in the care center. Medically, Rex is apparently healthy.
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Pinky
Pinky is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Pinky has shown significant kennel stress and high arousal, including incessant barking, bouncing off the sides of her crate, lunging at the kennel door, heavy panting, and excessive salivation. She has also displayed kennel fighting and lunging toward other dogs. Pinky continues to struggle to settle in the kennel environment, but is always excited to go out for walks and spend time in the play yards. Medically, Pinky is apparently healthy.
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Liv
Liv is at risk due to behavioral reasons. During intake, Liv was observed to escalate to thrashing, screaming, alligator rolling, and biting the leash. In kennel, when handlers would approach, Liv would begin to growl at them. In one instance while in the yard with a handler, Liv lunged towards them and attempted to bite them. This did not break skin due to Liv only getting the handler's pants. When returning to kennel, Liv is observed to balk, retreat from the handler, and begin head whipping. Over time while in care, Liv has warmed up to have and is receptive to coaxing and a slow approach. Medically, Liv has pyoderma.
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Ghost
Ghost is at risk for behavior reasons. Ghost can become easily over aroused when interacting with people. He is strong dog who is quick to put his mouth on people. When being brought to the care center, he jumped up and ripped a handler's sweatshirt. Ghost was unable to get through his handling assessment due to immediately jumping up and mouthing, however he has been manageable to go on walks. Medically, he is apparently healthy.
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Dr. Tom-Ato
Dr. Tom-Ato is on the At Risk list due to behavior. While he does display social behavior, he is prone to overstimulation and displays challenging behavior during interactions and in a home environment. 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 hismind 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/her 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.
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Bank
Bank is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care, Bank has been observed to be fearful. Noted to balk and retreat from the kennel while on leash. He has needed a sling to be returned to kennel. Bank has also been observed to be highly stressed while in kennel. Noted to rub his nose on the kennel bars and bite the kennel bars. Bank's previous owner describes him as friendly and playful. While out with handlers, Bank has a neutral body and is receptive to the cue sit. Medically, Bank has CIRDC.
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Tyla
Tyla is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Tyla has shown intense fearful and defensive behavior, including curling tightly at the back of her kennel, growling, hiding, avoiding eye contact, and pressing herself against the kennel wall. She has also refused treats and toys and will plant or attempt to scurry away when leashed. Tyla continues to struggle to acclimate to the shelter environment despite efforts to move slowly and encourage voluntary interactions. Medically, Tyla has Dental disease, stifle laxity, a coxofemoral luxation and an ear infection.
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Malcolm
Malcolm is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Malcolm has shown fearful and defensive behavior around leashing, including retreating to the back of his kennel, growling, baring his teeth, dodging the leash, and snapping at it when handlers attempt to leash him. Malcolm has shown some improvement over time and, once leashed and outside of his kennel, is able to walk calmly but is still highly fearful and anxious in the care center despite best efforts to keep him comfortable. Medically, Malcolm is apparently healthy.
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Twinkle Toes
Twinkle Toes is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Twinkle Toes has shown significant kennel stress and high arousal, including repetitive spinning, bouncing off the kennel walls and door, jumping, barking, heavy panting, and hard pulling on leash. She has also displayed lunging and hard barking toward dogs outside of the care center as well as jumping on staff incessantly during walks. Twinkle Toes responds well to training and is consistently able to redirect and engage with handlers using pattern games, touch, and engage/disengage work and is highly social with staff and her favorite volunteers. Medically, Twinkle Toes is apparently healthy.
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