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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Dale

Dale is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Upon arrival Dale was highly fearful, observed to be trembling in kennel and reluctant to approach handlers. With time, Dale has shown some improvements. During a recent handling assessment he was noted to approach handlers with coaxing and accept contact with a neutral body. Unfortunately, Dale still remains fearful. When on walks Dale is noted to easily startle with loud sounds or become frantic in hallways of the shelter; darting away. When outside of the shelter environment in a quiet area Dale has been noted to warm up to staff, leaning in for contact with a soft body. Medically, Dale is apparently healthy.

Raveena

Raveena is at risk due to medical concerns. Raveena is a senior intact female with multiple mammary masses, mild dermatitis and a mild left hindlimb lameness consistent with osteoarthritis. She has also developed an upper respiratory infection in the shelter causing her to have a low appetite (though she is eating high value foods!). Her bloodwork does not show any significant underlying disease. Raveena will need continued veterinary care once placed and a quiet, low stress environment to recover from CIRDC. Behaviorally, she is social, friendly and allows medical handling.

Spud

Spud is at risk due to behavior concerns. Spud is a highly social dog in the Care Centers; however, despite receiving enrichment and training, he has shown signs of behavioral deterioration. Recently, he has been reported to engage in leash-biting behavior and has been observed slamming into his kennel door. During playgroup, Spud attempted to bite another dog. Outside of the shelter environment, Spud has presented differently. During a Borough Break outing, he was reported to be social. Medically, Spud is apparently healthy.

Charlotte

Charlotte is at risk due to behavioral concerns. In the Care Centers, Charlotte has displayed higher-level warning behaviors, including hard barking, growling, and baring her teeth. She has warmed up to select staff members and has been observed engaging in zoomies. In Playgroup, Charlotte has shown conflicted behavior toward other dogs, offering play bows while maintaining a tense posture. Medically, Charlotte is receiving treatment for CIRDC.

Bayne

Bayne is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Bayne is reported to be fearful and has escalated to displaying hard barking and baring his teeth when people approach his kennel. Recently, his behavior has deteriorated, and he has been observed spinning in his kennel and jumping toward the top of the kennel. Outside of the kennel, Bayne displays a neutral body posture and readily accepts treats offered to him. Medically, Bayne is apparently healthy.

Nagini

Nagini 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.

Knock Knock

Knock Knock is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Knock Knock arrived at the Care Center as an owner surrender. Knock Knock's previous owner reported that he is fearful of unfamiliar people. Knock Knock has remained selective with people and been observed to escalate to defensive behaviors at times. In a recent handling assessment Knock Knock escalated to growling and lunging at a staff member, however was reported to be social in his first assessment. With familiar staff Knock Knock remains social, allows contact with a wiggly body, and is treat receptive. Medically, Knock Knock is apparently healthy.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Upon arrival Brooklyn was noted to be reactive to other dogs and this has remains consistent during his stay at the Care Center. Brooklyn has been observed to pull and hard bark at dogs when on walks and moving through the shelter. Brooklyn has also been showing signs of deterioration in kennel; noted to jump high persistently and bark persistently during active room hours. Brooklyn was noted to be social, sweet, and enjoys contact with handlers. Brooklyn has remained treat receptive and are used to redirect his attention. Medically, Brooklyn is apparently healthy.

Mello

Mello is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Mello is highly fearful in the Care Centers. He has been observed pancaking, trembling, refusing to walk, and urinating or defecating when staff When staff attempt to remove him from his kennel, Mello tolerates being lifted. With staff he is comfortable with, Mello will walk slowly alongside them with encouragement. While in the finder’s home, Mello also displayed fearful behavior initially, but gradually warmed up. The finder additionally reported that Mello would guard his food and treats. Medically, Mello is apparently healthy.

Dix

Dix 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.

Bebe Boop

Bebe Boop is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Bebe Boop has neurologic deficits, is emaciated, and has had unusually stunted growth. Bebe Boop needs care and further medical support the we cannot provide in the Care Center.