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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Keiko

Keiko is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Keiko arrived at the Care Center as a stray with limited history. Upon arrival Keiko was noted to be fearful during her handling assessment, but allowed contact for a medical exam and was social with staff. With handlers Keiko has remained treat receptive, loose and wiggly for pets, and enjoys her time outside with handlers. Despite efforts to keep her comfortable, Keiko has been showing signs of deterioration. Keiko has been observed to be biting kennel bars, heavily pant in kennel, and at times has been noted to be vocalizing in kennel. Additionally, Keiko has shown signs of decreasing threshold for arousal due to her kennel frustration; occasionally jumping on handlers needing to be stiff armed away. Medically, Keiko is noted to be underweight but is otherwise apparently healthy.

Cheddar Bay Biscuit

Cheddar Bay Biscuit is at risk due to behavioral reasons. During intake, Cheddar was observed to lunge and persistently hard bark towards members of the public. This reactivity has continued to be observed while on the street, so Cheddar is now being walked in the yard. Cheddar has also been observed to be fearful while in care. Noted to thrash when handlers attempted to place a collar on him and pancake while in the kennel room. With handlers, Cheddar has started to warm up accepting petting,and stays engaged with treats and toys. Medically, Cheddar Bay Biscuit is apparently healthy.

Oreo Twinkie

Oreo Twinkie is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Oreo Twinkie arrived at the Care Center as an owner surrender. Since her arrival, Oreo Twinkie has not acclimated well to the shelter environment. Oreo Twinkie has been showing high levels of fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS). She is noted to pace frantically on walks, often resists returning to kennel and is difficult to handle safely. Oreo Twinkie's previous owner she also has a bite history, they reported this occurred when touching Oreo Twinkie's collar as she startles easily. Oreo bit and released, no medical attention was required. When comfortable owner reports Oreo has high energy and enjoys playtime. With select staff Oreo Twinkie has shown sociability, and is treat receptive outside of the kennel environment. Medically, Oreo Twinkie is apparently healthy.

King

King 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 somewhat warmed up to staff using treats to build a positive association; however, he may still attempt to avoid or swat when reaching close to pet or handle him. 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.

Thumper

Thumper 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, leaning away and avoiding petting and fleeing repeatedly to avoid contact. 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.

Franny

Frank is on the At Risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and is deteriorating in the Adoptions room. She is now displaying signs of frustration and distance increasing behaviors. 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 and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Pineapple Upside Down Cake is on the at-risk list due to his behavior history. He has warmed up to staff using treats to build a positive association; however, he displays signs of overstimulation or high arousal and has a severe bite/scratch history where he jumps to attack or grab hold the previous owner's upper body, arms, legs, and back, and it was difficult to remove the cat off their body. Due to this behavior history, 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.

Godzilla

Godzilla is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Godzilla displays fearful behavior and handling sensitivity, including leash biting and a low threshold for arousal. Godzilla has been seen hiding behind known staff and in the back of his kennel when it is approached. He has grabbed a staff member’s finger during handling, causing redness without breaking skin. He is highly fearful currently, but has warmed up to select staff despite high FAS. Medically, Godzilla is apparently healthy.