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.

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At-Risk Animals

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Ambar

Ambar is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Ambar arrived at the Care Center as an owner surrender. Upon arrival Ambar was noted to be social with staff. Ambar was also noted to be loose and wiggly bodied during her medical exam. Unfortunately, Ambar has become increasingly reactive in shelter. Although inconsistent, at times she has been observed to pull hard with a tense body toward occupied crates and kennels while barking. Ambar's previous owner describes her as friendly and outgoing. Medically, Ambar has CIRDC and is noted to be overweight.

Casanova

Casanova is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Casanova arrived at the Care Center as a stray. Upon intake Casanova was reported to be fearful by police however allowed handling by ACC staff. During his handling assessment Casanova approached handlers readily and allowed contact. Casanova has shown intense resource guarding tendencies while in care. Casanova was reported to hover over his food while in kennel, growl, and muzzle punch the kennel door when staff approach. Additionally Casanova has shown a decreasing threshold for arousal, when a handler attempted do refocus Casanova away from a dog by pressing a squeaker toy (the toy was in a treat pouch), Casanova jumped and grabbed hold of the handler's treat pouch, hard leash pressure had to be used to get him to let go. When on walks and not over threshold Casanova continues to be treat receptive and allow contact. Medically, Casanova is noted to have dental disease and undetermined allergies.

Daba

Daba 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.

Mikey

Mikey is at risk due to behavioral concerns. While Mikey has been sociable during most interactions: loose bodied, leaning into petting along his body after he has chosen to solicit - he has presented with sensitivity around his neck. Mikey had escalated to growling and snapping during attempts to collar him for a handling assessment and intermittently when clipping leads to return him to the kennel. Medically, Mikey has alopecia, dental disease, pyoderma, and an ear infection.

Kwik

Kwik is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Upon his arrival Kwik was noted to be highly social with staff during his handling assessment. Unfortunately, Kwik has been observed to be highly dog reactive. Noted to snarl, pull hard and fixate on other dogs while in the yard. In one instance when handlers attempt to switch Kwik to a slip lead he is noted to jump up with an open mouth and snap. In the kennel room, is observed to pull hard towards the other dogs while barking. With handlers, Kwik has a loose body and climbs up next to them on the bench, soliciting contact. Medically Kwik is apparently healthy.

Marble

Marble is at risk for behavior reasons. Marble is quick to escalate to biting. He bit the finder over food resources; he also bit a staff member who reached into his kennel. Marble will redirect and bite the leash if other dogs pass him while in the yard & requires careful handling to avoid him escalating. We recommend an adult only, single pet home for Marble. Medically, he has dental disease, a deviated nose and is underweight.

Phantom

Phantom is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Phantom arrived at the Care Center as a stray with limited history. Phantom was reported to bite two dogs however the details of the incident are very vague. While in care Phantom has shown on-leash reactivity; he has been observed to become tense, growl, and pull hard towards dogs. With staff, Phantom was initially aloof. With time Phantom has become social with handlers, becomes loose and wiggly during contact and is now treat receptive. Medically, Phantom has alopecia, dental disease, and has lameness in the left front leg.

Coby

Coby is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Coby was brought to the Care Center following a bite incident in the home. Coby was reported to bite a resident child. Coby's previous owner reported that when the child was walking by, Coby growled, then bit and released the finger of the child leaving a puncture wound that required medical attention. Initially, Coby was aloof with staff but with time has become more social. Handlers have reported that he has become treat receptive and solicits contact especially when outside of the kennel environment. Unfortunately, Coby has become difficult to handle safely due to a decreasing threshold for arousal. Recently Coby has been observed to jump up and attempt to grab hold of handlers' treat pouches and keys. While he can be distracted with treats, when he is over threshold it is difficult to maintain his focus. Medically, Coby is reported to have Otitis Chronic and CIRDC.

Brown

Brown is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care, Brown was initially observed to be fearful. Noted to maintain his distance from handlers and balk while on leash. Over time Brown has warmed up to handlers and will seek contact and accept pets on his back and head. Recently Brown has been observed to bite and tug the leash into kennel. This behavior has not been able to be redirected easily. He has also been noted to be kennel reactive and will pull towards the other dogs while on leash. Medically, Brown has dental disease.

Maeve

Maeve is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Maeve displays fearful and defensive behavior during leashing, including growling, barking, retreating, and snapping at the leash when some staff attempt to leash her. She also shows reactivity toward dogs on walks, including hard staring, barking, and lunging. Maeve is able to walk calmly outside at times, seeks out familiar handlers socially, and shows loose, affiliative behavior with people she knows. Medically, Maeve is apparently healthy.

Cozine

Cozine is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Cozine has shown the potential for sociable behaviors with handlers, but quickly becomes conflicted. He is easy to remove from the kennel, briefly leans into petting, but flinches when touched. Cozine has escalated to hard barking, growling, and hard staring at handlers. During walks, he has stopped and hard stared at other dogs, but has been receptive to being redirected with treats. Medically, Cozine has CIRDC, dermatitis, and alopecia.

Bruce

Bruce is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Bruce arrived at MACC following a bite incident in the home. Bruce was reported to have bitten the resident cat, and the cat passed away due to the bite. While in care, Bruce has been observed to be highly anxious and fearful. Noted to pull back to kennel throughout the walk and then be reluctant to reenter the kennel. Medically Bruce is underweight and has a wound.

Gomez

Gomez is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Despite our efforts at making him comfortable, Gomez has begun showing signs of kennel stress. Such as shredding his kennel pouch, biting and tugging on the kennel bars, and vocalizing. Recently Gomaz has also been observed to be kennel reactive. Noted to kick off the walls and pulling hard towards the neighboring dogs. When Gomez arrived at the care center he was noted to be fearful and allowed limited handling. Recently Gomez has warmed up to handlers and walks with a loose leash. Medically, Gomez has CIRDC, unspecified, and is overweight.

Rocky

Rocky is at risk for behavior reasons. Rocky was surrendered to the care center due to his reactivity towards unfamiliar people, other animals and moving objects. Rocky was highly fearful on intake but has warmed up with select staff with a slow approach. Due to his kennel reactivity, he has potential to redirect on handlers. Medically, he is apparently healthy.