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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Jep

Jep is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Upon arrival Jep was noted to be highly food motivated and allowed all contact for his medical exam. Unfortunately, Jep has been observed to be highly dog reactive during his stay in the care center. Noted to hard bark and pull towards the other dogs with a stiff body while in the kennel room and while on leash. With handlers, Jep continues to be receptive to treats and allows contact. Medically, Jep is apparently healthy.

Geenie

Geenie is at risk due to behavioral concerns. While Geenie was in her foster home she had a bite incident believed to be over a resource This bite didn't require medical treatment. During her stay in our Care Center Geenie has shown high dog reactivity fixating on them with a tense body and hard barking while lunging towards them. She is not easily redirected with treats at times. During her previous stay in our Care Center she has redirected onto a handler during kennel reactivity. Staff reported Geenie is social and solicits pets. She also enjoys playing with stuff toys. During her stay in foster it is reported she is shy and anxious at first. Over time Geenie warms up and enjoys belly rubs, head massages and her bone chew/ toys. Medically, Geenie is apparently healthy.

Willow Luna

Willow Luna is at risk due to behavioral reasons. During her assessment, Willow was observed to hard bark at handlers and be highly anxious. While in care, Willow has been observed to be fearful, and a sling is needed to return her to kennel. Willow is noted to be receptive to treats. Medically, Willow is apparently healthy.

Lentil

Lentil is at risk due for behavior reasons. She is deteriorating in care and will no longer walk the halls, having to be carried out for walks and socialization. Since arrival, Lentil has been fearful of walking without traction on the floor. She would hug the walls when walking. She walks well outside and has been sweet and social with both staff and volunteers. Lentil has been extremely tolerant of daily eye treatments with the medical team. Medically, Lentil has cherry eye, periodontal disease and is currently being treated for a UTI.

Lola

Lola is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Lola in the care center has been intensely kennel fighting, including barking, lunging, and attempting to bite at dogs when passing their kennels, making it difficult to walk her safely at times. She also shows handling concerns, snapping and mouthing at hands during leashing, having to be clipped to her collar. Lola is social with handlers and is very affectionate, but is struggling to acclimate. Medically, Lola is apparently healthy.

Chicken Little

Chicken Little is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns reported in her previous home. Chicken Little is reported to be highly dog reactive, especially around small dogs and has been reported by her previous owner to kill a cat. Chicken Little in the care center has remained a bit fearful, but is willing to interact and engage with staff. Medically, Chicken Little is obese but otherwise healthy.

Matilda

Matilda is currently at risk due to behavioral concerns. She arrived at the Care Center as a stray and initially displayed reactivity toward other dogs. Over time, she showed improvement, becoming more tolerant and exhibiting relaxed body language during gate greetings. More recently, while being walked outside, Matilda slipped her leash, approached another dog being handled by a staff member, and bit the dog on the side; the bite did not break the skin. She has also been reluctant to go on walks and prefers to remain in the yard, where she has been observed to have a low threshold for arousal. Medically, Matilda has early-stage periodontal disease and a small dermal mass, and she has been friendly, relaxed, and easy to handle during examinations and treatments.

Winter

Winter is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Winter has displayed some defensive aggression and mild arousal concerns, including, mouthing hands and clothing, and fixating on dogs and moving stimuli when on walks. Winter during some interaction will display high levels of anxiety such as panting, whining, exit-seeking, and when initially brought into care was snapping at the leash and difficultly acclimating at first. Winter has warmed up to staff, enjoying going to the yard and playing but struggling to settle in some interactions. Medically, Winter is apparently healthy.

Papa Smurf

Papa Smurf is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Papa Smurf displays fearful and defensive behavior, including growling, snarling, lunging, and allowing minimal handling. Papa Smurf has been displaying similar behaviors particularly when approached in the kennel. He also shows avoidance of interaction, and limited interest in food or enrichment during interactions with staff. Papa Smurf can be leashed and likes to explore outside, but is struggling to acclimate in the care center. Medically, Papa Smurf has a soft subcutaneous mass on the right side of his face.

Chestnut

Chestnut is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Chestnut was returned to the shelter due to reported on-leash reactivity. Chestnut has been observed to be reactive to dogs and at times people; noted to pull towards and lunge but is manageable with verbal cues treats. Recently, Chestnut has been showing a decreasing threshold for arousal, noted to be jumping up and biting at the leash intermittently throughout her walks, but is redirectable with treats. When not over threshold, Chestnut is social with staff, allows all contact, and is treat receptive. Medically, Chestnut is apparently healthy.

Rio

Rio is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Rio was surrendered due to reported aggressive behavior in the home. His previous owner states that he will growl towards strangers, bikes, small animals, and dogs while on leash. Rio also has a bite history that broke skin but did not require medical attention. While in care, Rio has been observed to escalate to snapping multiple times when handlers interact. Medically, Rio has dental disease.