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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Kayda
Kayda is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Kayda is one of two kittens in a litter that has been diagnosed with ringworm. Ringworm is difficult to effectively treat and manage in the current shelter population due to overpopulation, staffing, resources. Placement would include topical and oral treatment as well as veterinary follow-up.
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Moo-Licious
Moo-Licious is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Moo-Licious is one of two kittens in a litter that has been diagnosed with ringworm. Ringworm is difficult to effectively treat and manage in the current shelter population due to overpopulation, staffing, resources. Placement would include topical and oral treatment as well as veterinary follow-up.
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George
George is at risk due to behavioral reasons. George has a bite history from his previous home. His previous owner was cleaning his ear when he escalated to biting them on the arm. This bite did break skin, and the owner went to the hospital for medical treatment. While in care, George has been observed to have a low threshold for arousal. Noted to jump up towards the leash during his assessment and recently snapped at a handler's face when being removed from kennel. In kennel, George has been observed to hypersalivate and leave puddles of saliva inside. While out with handler's he walks with mild leash pressure and has a soft body and wagging tail. Medically, George was treated for ear infection and currently on treatment for CIRDC. Crate or built in kennel with collar and dragline attched
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Princess Nina
Princess Nina 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 overstimulation. 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.
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Sudoku
Sudoku is on the At Risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and though he is social with familiar handlers, he has a bite history and displays signs of overstimulation 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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Xhylo
Xhylo is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Xhylo has not acclimated well to the shelter environment and remains highly fearful and avoidant despite best efforts to keep her comfortable. She has been easy to remove from the kennel and walks well on a loose leash, but she remains avoidant of interaction, with her tail tucked and body tense. Medically, Xhylo is underweight.
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Motif
Motif is on the at risk list for medical concerns. Motif is a senior cat with dental disease, masses, and significant polydipsia reported by staff. An underlying disease process is suspected, but bloodwork was unremarkable. Clinically, Motif is stable and has a good appetite. Behaviorally, Motif can be a bit spicy during medical handling.
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King H.
King H is at risk due to behavioral concerns. King H recently returned to our care as a stray. During his previous stay, King H was surrendered due to a bite incident in the home which left one puncture. In the care center King H is noted to have a tense body and will head whip when unfamiliar handlers interact with him. With familiar handlers, King H has been noted to be social with handlers, approaching with a soft body and wagging tail. Medically, King H has dental disease and is overweight.
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Handyman
Handyman is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care, he has been observed to be highly kennel reactive. Noted to pull hard towards the other dogs in the kennel room while jumping up high towards the handler and their arm. During intake Handyman was friendly and social with handlers and was receptive to treats. Medically, Handyman has a fractured tooth.
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Winn-Dixie
Winn-Dixie is on the at risk list for medical reasons. He is a sweet young dog with pneumonia who is not eating in shelter. He needs supportive care in a veterinary clinic in order to recover.
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Greycy
Greycy is at risk for behavioral reasons. Greycy arrived at the care centers as a surrender due to his owners no longer having time to properly care for him. Greycy has been observed in care to show discomfort with handling and has been observed to head whip upon contact. He has also been observed in care to show reactivity on leash toward dogs and is reported to guard resources. When accepting treats Greycy accepts them gently. Medically Greycy is healthy.
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Sugar
Sugar is at risk due to behavior concerns. She was returned to the care centers, as an owner surrender, after being adopted. Her previous owner reported house training challenges, displayed separation anxiety, was fearful of loud noises, and would resource guard high value items. Sugar was noted to escalate to snapping or attempting to bite if approached with food. On leash, she was described as shy and prefers contact on her own terms, as she will escalate to hard barking and growling. In the care center she was noted to kennel fight and become tense, hard bark, and growl at another dog during playgroup. Sugar has tolerated handling, has been able to be redirected with treats, and engages with handlers on her walks. Medically, Sugar is overweight but otherwise healthy.
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Zoey
Zoey is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Zoey is a friendly kitten who was surrendered due owner unable to address their medical condition. Prior to surrender, it was suspected that Zoey has a potential congenital portosystemic shunt. She has been started on treatment plan and done well in care so far. Zoey will need further diagnostics, including specialized blood testing and abdominal ultrasound, to ultimately determine her diagnosis and ongoing treatment plan. Zoey has allowed all handling and actively solicits attention during exams
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Phivey Wivey

Phivey Wivey is at risk for behavioral reasons. Phivey was surrendered by his previous owner who no longer had time to care for him, since arriving at the care centers he has been described as hyperactive and has shown a lack of impulse control with handlers which teeters into arousal. Phivey Wivey has also displayed On-Leash Reactivity that is difficult to redirect as well as fearful behavior particularly when returning to kennel, staff have attempted to coax him using treats but have been unsuccessful. While not fixate on dogs during walks Phivey Wivey is reported to accept contact from handlers. Medically Phivey Wivey is healthy.
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Leonardo
Leonardo 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.
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Faith
Faith is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Faith has bladder stones and a urinary tract infection that is resistant to most antibiotics. She will need appropriate and careful antibiotic therapy to treat this resistant UTI, and this cannot be done in the shelter. It is also recommended that she be on a prescription urinary diet. Behaviorally, Faith has been highly fearful and avoidant of interaction during her stay in care. She will persistently seek an exit or a hiding spot to avoid handlers/staff.
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Flash

Flash is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Flash entered the care center as a stray. While in care Flash has fearful and arousal behaviors. While on a walk Flash started to leash bite and lunged forward to staff member. Additional staff were needed to assist to return to care center. Flash in the care center is generally fearful of his surroundings and having a hard time regulating his arousal. Flash does solicit attention, social, and playful when in low-stress areas in the offices or yard areas with staff. Medically, Flash is apparently healthy.
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Zack
Zack is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Zack is a sweet cat with bilateral hip luxations. He needs to have FHO surgery to repair each side. Ideally, the surgeries would be staged 1-2 weeks apart. Behaviorally, Zack is grumbly and growls, but also leans into petting and allows handling. We suspect the growling is due to discomfort/pain.
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