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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Munsell
Munsell is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Munsell presented with ringworm, a disease that is time consuming and difficult to resolve in the shelter environment. Munsell would benefit from a low stress environment that would allow her to decompress and be treated effectively.
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Sumi
Sumi is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display challenging behavior during interactions. She 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 her mind and body, the cat may react with rough play, potentially resulting in bite/scratch incidents. 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 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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Nuage
Nuage is at risk for behavior reasons, Nuage showed some concerning behavior in her recent home, escalating to higher level warnings towards the owner. She has resource guarding reported over food, long lasting treats & toys. Nuage is reactive to other dogs on leash and was involved in 2 minor bite incidents when allowed to approach other dogs on leash. These bites were bite and release and did not break the skin. She requires a slow, considerate approach when meeting new people. Medically, she has early dental disease and is overweight.
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Furby
Furby 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. 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.
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Sparkles
Sparkles is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care Sparkles have been observed to be highly rope reactive and has a low threshold for arousal. Noted to jump up high to bite and tug on the leash while vocalizing. When seeing another dog Sparkles will pull towards the other dogs before spinning around and biting the leash and jumping towards the handler. During her assessment Sparkles was noted to jump up and bite the leash during the jog portion of the assessment. While out will handlers Sparkles is occasionally receptive to treats and toys. Medically Sparkles has otitis externa.
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Bella
Bella is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Bella was returned to the care center due to a bite incident and behavioral reasons. Her previous owner states that there have been multiple altercations between Bella and the resident dog. During the bite incident when the owner attempted to break up the fight, Bella redirected onto the owner. During her previous stay in the care center Bella was obsvered to be highly dog reactive noted to cage fight with the other dogs in the kennel room. Her previous foster describes her as playful and well mannered. Medically, Bella has a bite wound, dental disease, a mass, and periodontal disease.
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Tron
Tron is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Tron arrived at the Care Center via NYPD following multiple bite incidents in his previous home. Both bite incidents were bite and release and did not break skin. Tron's previous owner reports that he allows all contact with familiar people, enjoys being bathed, enjoys chew toys, and understands basic commands. Medically, Tron is apparently healthy.
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Knightly
Knightly is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns in the care center and in his previous home. In the care center, Knightly has shown intense fearfulness toward unfamiliar handlers and has escalated rapidly when stressed or approached, including growling, snapping, hard barking, and lunging toward staff. He has fixated on specific individuals, displaying intense vocalizing and forward charging, and has shown repeated difficulty recovering once over threshold. Knightly can be affiliative with familiar handlers, leaning into petting and maintaining a softer frame but remains hypervigilant and reactive to movement, voices, or proximity from others that are unfamiliar to him, which is also reported behavior from his previous owner. Medically, Knightly is apparently healthy.
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Luna
Luna is at risk due to behavior concerns. Luna came to our care center as a stray. During her stay at the care center Luna has started to escalate with her leash biting when handlers attempt to leash and while on walks. It was reported when exiting for a walk Luna jumps up for both the leash and the handler's arm. Once outside the room, a second handler tosses treats on the ground while the main handler adjust Luna's harness. However, Luna jumps towards the second handler's arm once they stop tossing treats. Luna has been observed to fixate, stare, and has a tense body when seeing or hearing another dog. Staff reported she is social with handlers seeking pets and walks with a loose leash/ mild pull. Medically, Luna is apparently healthy.
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Rella
Rella is at risk due to behavior concern. When Rella initially arrived, she was fearful, displaying a tense posture and vocalizing when staff attempted to remove her. She gradually warmed up with the use of treats and toys. Recently, while loose in a room, Rella displayed concerning guarding behavior. She escalated to snarling and baring her teeth at a staff member when the staff member moved near her while she was eating from a bag of treats she had pulled down. Medically, Rella is apparently healthy.
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Hoss
Hoss is at risk due to behavior concerns. In the Care Centers, Hoss displays fearfulness and requires coaxing to exit his kennel and to return after walks. He has been observed planting himself on the floor and, at times, requiring more than one staff member to encourage movement. In the kennel, he growls at staff when they attempt to place a slip lead on him. He does show interest in treats and will eventually walk when food is used as motivation. Medically, is apparently healthy.
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Kota
Kota is at risk due to behavior concerns. At the Care Centers, Kota has displayed defensive behaviors when staff attempt to remove him from his crate, escalating to growling and a tense body posture. He continues to display this tension during walks, and at one point snapped at a handler that clipped his collar. While Kota is fearful around unfamiliar people, he allows handling from familiar staff and shows a loose, relaxed body when interacting with them. Medically, currently is receiving treatment for CIRDC.
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Brick
Brick is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Brick arrived at the Care Center as a stray with no known history. Despite efforts to make Brick comfortable, Brick has only allowed minimal handling. Brick has been observed to thrash on leash, and at times growl at handlers that approach him. Brick has been receptive to treats and recently handlers have been successful in taking him out for walks; however Brick continues to show high levels of fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) in the shelter. Medically, Brick is apparently healthy.
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Paige
Paige is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Paige has demonstrated a arousal concerns and difficulty in the care center despite best efforts to keep her comfortable. She has been reported to kennel fight when exiting the room and displays on-leash reactivity toward people and dogs, with vocalizing, jumping toward handlers, pulling hard through the kennel room, and persistent pacing, whining, and exit-seeking in the behavior office. Paige can be briefly redirected with food but struggles to settle and recover once aroused or frustrated. Medically, Paige is apparently healthy.
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Srirachi
Srirachi 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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Ares
Ares is on the At Risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display challenging behavior 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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Kyrie
Kyrie is at risk due to behavior concerns. Kyrie has been reported to lunge at strangers, guard objects by growling and hard staring. This behavior led to a bite and release that left a sratch while guarding food that fell from garbage can. He is also noted to have handling sensitivity and may escalate to growling and barking. In the Care Center, Kyrie attempted to bite a staff member during intake. He has shown interest in treats. Medically, Kyrie is receiving treatment for CIRDC currently.
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Amani
Amani is at risk due to behavior concerns. Amani is highly fearful in the Care Centers. He becomes tense during staff interactions and has been observed snapping when lifted from his kennel. He remains tense during walks and does not solicit attention. According to his owner, Amani is affectionate with her. Medically, Amani is receiving treatment for CIRDC.
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Jack Frost
Jack Frost is at risk due to medical reasons. He has an upper respiratory infection that is progressing to pneumonia. He is lethargic and anorexic in the shelter, and requires ongoing fluid therapy and injectable antibiotics. He will need continued veterinary care and quiet, low stress environment out of the shelter to recover.
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