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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Crypto

Crypto is at risk due to behavioral reasons. He is observed to have poor bite inhibition, be rope reactive, and kennel reactive. During one instance when a handler attempted to place a lock on his kennel. Crypto bit them on the finger with hard pressure, leaving it red and swollen. Crypto has also been observed to snap and bite the leash in and out of kennel. While in the kennel room Crypto is observed to pull hard towards the other dogs. When the handler attempts to keep him away, he will turn towards the handler, jump up snap at their arms and begin leash biting. Crypto is highly treat motivated and may know cues such as sit. Medically, Crypto is apparently healthy.

Meleny

Meleny needs at risk placement for medical reasons. She is a young dog with a chronic severe ear infection. She needs a surgical consult to remove a mass in her left ear and chronic medical management of her underlying allergy. Behaviorally, she has allowed all handling from staff and lets staff pick her up when exiting her kennel for walks.

Bluey

Bluey is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Bluey has been observed to be highly fearful while in care. Noted to have a tense body, tucked tail, and retreats quickly from handlers when they attempt to place a collar on him. With select handlers Bluey has been observed to be receptive to treats. Medically, Bluey has CIRDC.

Papa

Papa is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns in his previous home. Papa has had multiple bite incidents. The first occurred as a bite-and-hold that broke the skin while playing. The second incident happened when the owner was petting Papa while he was eating; Papa then bit-and-released that broke the skin on his finger and resulted in a serious injury requiring hospital treatment. The third incident occurred when the client attempted to touch Papa’s rear while trying to cue him to sit, which also resulted in a bite that broke skin. Medically, Papa has a Fecal impaction in hair around his rectum, Chronic otitis externa and mild dermatitis.

Charley

Charley is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Charley has not acclimated well to the shelter environment and has not been allowed for minimal handling. When approached in the kennel, Charley growls, whines, and retreats to the back or corner of his kennel. He has escalated to growling and snapping when attempting to leash him. He also has not been readily moving over to the other side of his kennel for cleaning. Charley has briefly taken sausages when a handler closes the door after rolling them into his kennel, and he has slowly taken a churu back to his bed to eat. Medically, Charley is apparently healthy.

Gatito

Gatito needs at risk placement for medical reasons. She is an adult cat with persistent bloody urine due to a mass in her bladder. She has warmed up to staff while in shelter but her urinary symptom has not resolved. She needs surgery to biopsy the mass and make an effective treatment plan.

Ranger

Ranger is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Ranger has displayed a low threshold for arousal, which manifests in intense intermittent leash biting. Once over his threshold, Ranger can be difficult to refocus with treats or toys. He has displayed sociability with handlers in calmer settings and readily accepts spray cheese. Medically, Ranger has nuclear sclerosis and an ear infection.

Bella

Bella is at risk for behavior reasons. Bella has quickly deteriorated in care, biting at the leash, and reacting to neighboring kennels. She was initially sweet and social with staff, but more recently has become alert and aloof. Medically, she is apparently healthy.

Nuno

Nuno is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Nuno has been observed to have a low threshold for arousal. Noted to jump up on the handler and mouth their clothing. Recently Nuno has been observed to jump up on handlers persistently and mount them. This behavior is difficult to redirect. Nuno is reported to be receptive to treats. Medically, Nuno is apparently healthy.

Pebbles

Pebbles is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Pebbles has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to have a tense trembling body and begins seeking exit when handlers attempt to interact with him. During his most recent assessment, Pebbles remained at the office door and did not allow handling. While on leash Pebbles is noted to walk on a loose leash. Medically, Pebbles is apparently healthy.

Milky White

Milky White has been placed on the At Risk list for medical and behavioral reasons. She has several health issues: hypothyroidism, advanced skin and ear issues, anemia, dental disease and CIRDC. She needs care and attention that we cannot provide. Behaviorally Milky White has been highly fearful while in care. Noted to become tense when touched and head whip. She is also noted to snap and bare teeth when handlers approach to leash her. Recently Milky has begun to warm up to handlers and will approach them with a soft body.

Murdock

Murdock needs at risk placement for medical reasons. He is a sweet, blind senior cat with high blood pressure. He needs medication management by a local veterinarian indefinitely and a quiet home to enjoy his senior years.

April Showers

April Showers is at risk due to behavioral concerns. April Showers has not acclimated well to the shelter environment despite the best efforts to keep her comfortable. She has escalated to head whipping, growling, and snapping at hands when returning her to her crate. April was moved to a bigger kennel in an attempt to help her adjust, but she continues to escalate. April Showers has also redirected onto leashes, biting and pulling when attempting to remove them once in her new kennel. She recently bit a staff member on the thumb, leaving a puncture and scratch on their thumb, drawing blood. At the time of intake April Showers was friendly, wiggly, and allowed interaction with staff. Medically, April Showers is apparently healthy.

Caramel

Caramel is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Carmel is seen begin leash biting during handling and is at times unable to be refocused, or having to refocused constantly. Also, she lowers her body and stopped moving when being brought to her kennel refusing to enter back into kennel, making it difficult to walk her safely. Caramel is social with staff, but struggling in the care center. Medically, Caramel is apparently healthy.