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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Queen Hera

Queen Hera is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Queen Hera has shown significant kennel stress, including jumping and slamming her body against the kennel while vocalizing, heavy panting, dilated pupils, excessive salivation, chewing and licking the kennel lock, and consistently chewing her bed. She has also been reported to growl at other dogs in the hallway. Outside of her kennel, Queen Hera is social with handlers, seeks petting, engages well in training, and is generally easy to leash and return to kennel. Medically, Queen Hera has dental disease and dermatitis.

Finn

Finn arrived at MACC as an owner surrender. While in care, Finn has been observed to be highly dog reactive, noted to pull hard towards other dogs while barking with hackles raised. During one instance after reacting to a dog on the street, Finn redirected onto the handler biting their pants. Afterwards, he continued to lunge at the handler while baring teeth and snarling. While lunging, Finn was able to bite the handler's sleeve. Finn's previous owner described him as active and affectionate. Medically, Finn has CIRDC and mild-moderate dental disease.

Bourbon Fries

Bourbon Fries is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care, Bourbon has been observed to be highly on leash reactive. Noted to lunge at people in the hallway and while on the street. In one instance Bourbon attempted to grab a member of the public's cane. While with familiar handlers, Bourbon is noted to be loose and wiggly. Medially, Bourbon has CIRDC.

Magneto

Magneto is at risk for behavior concerns. Magneto has been observed to be dog reactive and to pull hard on the leash. He has been noted to fixate on dogs with a tense body and raised hackles, at times being difficult to redirect with treats or squeakers and requiring leash pressure to maintain distance. He also pulls hard toward dogs in crates. He is responsive to handlers, accepts treats. Medically, Magneto was recently treated for diarrhea and is otherwise healthy.

Zoe Zoe

Zoe Zoe is on the At Risk list for medical reasons. He has developed a severe URI and is not eating well. He is finding the shelter environment highly stressful and does not allow for treatments. His fear and anxiety are high, and he needs a low stress place to convalesce.

Hayden

Hayden is on the At Risk list for medical reasons. He has chronic ocular issues that are very painful and debilitating. He needs a consultation with a veterinary ophthalmologist.

Ducky

Ducky is on the at-risk list due to medical and behavior concerns. Ducky is a young cat very stressed in the shelter environment. He has developed a severe URI and his behavior is making is difficult to treat him and keep him comfortable in the shelter. Ducky needs more supportive care than we can provide and he needs a quiet environment to allow his body to heal.

Raven

Raven is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Raven came to us with severe chronic pododermatitis and other signs of allergies. Her paws have improved with treatment, but are are still far from being resolved. Most recently, they have flared up again and are causing pain and lameness. We suspect underlying allergies as Raven also has recurring ear infections. These issues need more individualized care than can be provided in shelter, and she especially needs a clean and soft environment so her paws can heal. Raven would ideally be on a hypoallergenic diet and will likely also need long term medications for her allergies. She should see a vet to come up with a long-term plan. Behaviorally, Raven is very sweet, but can sometimes be exuberant and mouthy during medical exams.

Sullivan

Sullivan is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Sullivan has recently begun to bite at leashes, which is making it increasingly difficult to walk safely due to his fluctuating intensity. At times, he accepts treats, but he jumps up and grabs at the leash, climbing up the lead. On one occasion, during a walk, a handler needed to use an air interrupter due to Sullivan's intensity. Sullivan has been easy to remove from kennel, will briefly lean in for short bouts of petting, engages in snuffle and licki mats, but has been noted to be fearful with novel stimuli and people. Medically, Sullivan is apparently healthy.

Panda

Panda is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Panda has shown intense fearful and defensive behavior, including retreating to the back of his kennel, trembling, whale eye, hard staring, growling, baring teeth, dodging the leash, lunging, and snapping when handlers attempt to leash him. Panda continues to struggle to acclimate to the care center environment, though he has recently shown some improvement by approaching the front of his kennel and accepting treats from a familiar handler. Medically, Panda is apparently healthy.

Spirit Halloween

Spirit Halloween is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Spirit Halloween is a friendly kitten who came in as a stray. We have assessed that Spirit Halloween has a malformed thoracic cavity, which can be consistent with a congenital condition called pectus excavatum. Spirit Halloween will likely need a consult with an orthopedic surgeon and possible surgical correction of this condition. Spirit Halloween is a sweet kitten and has allowed all handling and seeks attention during their exams

Pozole

Pozole is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Pozole has ringworm and has not responded to treatment in shelter. He will need continued treatment and more individualized care/monitoring than can be provided in shelter. Behaviorally, he is playful and allows handling.