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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Milo

Milo is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care, Milo has been observed to have a low threshold for arousal and be rope reactive. Noted to head whip during contact and jump up on handlers while mouthing them with moderate pressure. Milo will also grab handlers' items such as their treat pouch and their shoes. While on leash, Milo will bite and tug on the leash while growling. When he is unable to get the leash, Milo will begin growling at the handler. With handlers, Milo is receptive to the cue "sit" and is receptive to treats. Medically, Milo is apparently healthy.

Sheba

Sheba is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Sheba has been observed to be kennel reactive while in care. Noted to push off the handler and off the wall while trying to get closer to the other dogs. Sheba responds well to a treat trail leading out of the kennel room. However, she is still observed to pull hard and push off her hind legs. Sheba's previous owner described her as social and affectionate. In the yard, Shebe will engage in games such as playing with balls and agility. Medically, Sheba is apparently healthy.

Lodi

Lodi is at risk for behavior reasons. Lodi was living in a busy environment and escalated to biting several times. None of the bites broke the skin. At times, she was in possession of a high value item when she has escalated to biting. She has been highly fearful in care. Medically, she is currently in heat but otherwise a healthy dog.

Superstar

Superstar is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Superstar was returned to the Care Centers following a bite incident related to resource guarding behavior that resulted in two punctures. He has also been reported to escalate to snapping when uncomfortable, both in his previous home and while in the Care Centers. Outside of these concerns, Superstar has been social with staff, and his previous owner described him as social and affectionate. Medically, Superstar has dental disease and maloccclussion.

Muffin

Muffin is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Despite our best efforts at keeping Muffin comfortable while in care, he has been observed to show high levels of stress while in kennel. His kennel is frequently observed to be fingerpainted with feces. Muffin has also been observed to be rope reactive. Noted to jump up, bite, and tug on the leash. During one instance when a handler straight armed him due to the leash biting, Muffin attempted to bite the handler's sleeve. With handlers Muffin has been observed to be social and will lean into them during contact. Medically, Muffin is underweight.

Toasty

Toasty is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care, Toasty has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to hard bark and growl at handlers while in kennel. With contact, Toasty becomes tense and will headwhip before moving away and creating distance. With familiar handlers and a slow approach, Toasty will solicit contact and engage with training. Medically, Toasty is apparently healthy.

Rex

Rex has been placed on the at risk list due to not thriving in care and displaying distance-increasing behaviors. Since his stay at the Care Center, he has not tolerated any form of handling. He also has not been receptive to any form of interaction or enrichment. He will growl, hiss, lunge, swat and does not leave his den. Over time, Rex has been quicker to escalate to these behaviors. Given his fearful behavior and inability to have successful interactions, it is in his best interest to be moved out of the kennel environment as quickly as possible. Rex would benefit from placement in a home with an adopter who is experienced in supporting fearful cats. Medically, he has gingivitis.

Sir Henry

Sir Henry is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Sir Henry has only allowed handling from familiar handlers; she readily seeks attention and engages in play with toys, especially playing fetch. She has escalated to defensive behaviors with unfamiliar handlers - lunging, snapping, lip curling - during handling and when attempting to remove her from the kennel for walks. On one occasion, she did nip a handler's hand when she began squirming while being carried, leaving red marks on the back of their left hand. Medically, Sir Henry has luxating patellas and would benefit from a dental after placement.

Bernie

Bernie is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Bernie has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has displayed a concerning level of arousal that has made it difficult to walk/handle safely. He intially was reported to be biting on his crate bars and was highly reactive when other dogs in the room would pass his crate - persistent barking, frenetic movements, and made an attempt to grab a handler's lead after being returned to his crate after playgroup. As his length of stay progressed, Bernie began leash biting when coming out of the kennel. When approached in the kennel, his face is flushed, his body tense as he stands on his legs, panting heavily. Handlers were using treats and large toys to manage his leash biting when coming out of the kennel, but he has continued to escalate and is unable to be redirected. On a recent walk, Bernie was taking treats from a handler after dropping the toy he had carried outside. After taking the treats, Bernie lunged at the handler with an open mouth, biting and holding onto their sweater in the torso area. He continued to jump up, leash bite, and vocalize as his intensity rapidly escalated. A second handler is needed to assist with bringing Bernie back into the building safely with the use of air interrupter and double leashing. Medically, Bernie was recently treated for CIRDC, has mild dental disease, and dermatitis.

Moo Moo

Moo Moo is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Moo Moo intially was highly fearful and defensive when she first entered care. She had previously escalated to hard barking and snapping on intake and was tense-bodied at the back of her kennel and tucked her tail when taken out for walks. As her stay progressed, Moo Moo has been social and attention-seeking with staff and handlers that she is familiar with. During a walk, Moo Moo slipped out of a handler's lead and bit them on the hand when trying to secure her, leaving punctures. She has since been growling at handlers while off-leash in the play yard and then snapped at the handler, requiring Moo Moo to be passed to a second handler for her to be returned to her kennel safely. Medically, Moo Moo is apparently healthy.

Tuna

Tuna 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.