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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Tony

Tony is at risk due to behavioral concerns in his previous home. Tony's previous owner reported a multiple bite history, a history of guarding toys, food, any stolen or random objects, and destructive tendencies. Tony is reported to have bitten multiple household members. The bites are reported to have broken skin during the incidents. Medically, Tony is apparently healthy.

Celina

Celina 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 petting-induced aggression. 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.

Ground Ginger

Ground Ginger 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.

Lizzy

Lizzy is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Lizzy was returned to the Care Center due to her previous adopter no longer being able to care for her. Her previous adopter reported that Lizzy is playful, social, and affectionate. Unfortunately, Lizzy is showing signs of deterioration. At times has been observed to be pacing the perimeter of her kennel, spinning, barking, and vocalizing. When outside of the kennel environment Lizzy remains an easy walk, is soft bodied during contact, and is treat receptive. Medically, Lizzy is noted be overweight and has otitis chronic.

Nines

Nines is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Nines arrived at the Care Center as a stray. Upon arrival Nines was initially fearful but warmed up to staff quickly. During her most recent handling assessment she was noted to be highly social and accept all contact. Unfortunately, Nines has struggled with a decreasing threshold for arousal. In a recent interaction Nines was noted to jump up and persistently tug on a staff member's sleeve and leash; she was difficult to redirect even with use of a pet corrector. When not over-threshold, Nines remains social with staff, solicits contact, and is highly treat receptive. Medically, Nines is noted to have Dental Disease but is otherwise apparently healthy.

Benji Boo

Benji Boo is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Benji was brought to MACC following a bite incident. The finder stated that Benji will resource guard his food. The finder grabbed Benji's harness while he was eating, and Benji bit them on the hand. His finder noted Benji Boo to be reactive to dogs which we have seen in care as well. Benji Boo was described as social and affectionate by his finder. With handlers Benji is receptive to chicken and has slowly warmed up to staff. Medically, Benji is apparently healthy.

Rocky

Rocky is at risk due to behavioral concerns. He arrived at the Care Center with limited history. Upon arrival Rocky was aloof and allowed petting. However when approached for medical exam Rocky was noted to become defensive and attempt to bite when vaccines were being administered. Similarly, during his handling assessment he was initially neutral bodied but became tense and seek exit when attempting to place a collar on him. Unfortunately, Rocky is difficult to handle safely due to persistently grabbing and tugging leashes into kennel when handlers attempt to take him for walks and is very difficult to refocus with treats or squeaker toys. Medically, Rocky has Brachycephalic Syndrome and unspecified dermatitis.

Couch Surfer

Couch Surfer is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Couch Surfer arrived as a stray. Upon arrival he was exuberantly social with staff; this was also noted during his handling assessment. Unfortunately, Couch Surfer has shown increased barrier frustration making it difficult to handle him safely. When being returned to kennel Couch Surfer has been observed to attempt to bite the kennel lock when handlers are securing his kennel. In one instance he caught the hand of a staff member leaving a small wound in their finger. When outside of the shelter environment Couch Surfer remains social with staff, often soliciting contact and is treat receptive. Medically, Couch Surfer is apparently healthy.

Nectar

Nectar is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Nectar has been observed to be highly fearful while in care. Noted to remain at the back of the kennel and dodge the leash when handlers attempt to leash him. Recently Nectar has begun lip curling when handlers go to leash him. With select handlers, Nectar is receptive to coaxing and high value treats such as slices of cheese. Medically, Nectar is apparently healthy.