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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Malcolm
Malcolm is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Malcolm has shown fearful and defensive behavior around leashing, including retreating to the back of his kennel, growling, baring his teeth, dodging the leash, and snapping at it when handlers attempt to leash him. Malcolm has shown some improvement over time and, once leashed and outside of his kennel, is able to walk calmly but is still highly fearful and anxious in the care center despite best efforts to keep him comfortable. Medically, Malcolm is apparently healthy.
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Twinkle Toes
Twinkle Toes is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Twinkle Toes has shown significant kennel stress and high arousal, including repetitive spinning, bouncing off the kennel walls and door, jumping, barking, heavy panting, and hard pulling on leash. She has also displayed lunging and hard barking toward dogs outside of the care center as well as jumping on staff incessantly during walks. Twinkle Toes responds well to training and is consistently able to redirect and engage with handlers using pattern games, touch, and engage/disengage work and is highly social with staff and her favorite volunteers. Medically, Twinkle Toes is apparently healthy.
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Diamond
Diamond is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Diamond recently returned to the care center due to a bite in the home. While on leash, another dog approached Diamond from behind. Diamond then turned and bit the dog; this bite broke skin and resulted in in a small wound. While in care, Diamond has been observed to be reactive to both people and dogs. When seeing other dogs, Diamond will fixate on them and begin barking with a high pitch. Medically, Diamond is healthy at this time.
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Easy Cheesy

Easy Cheesy is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Cheesy has been observed to highly fearful while in care. During intake, Cheesy was observed to hard bark, lunge, growl, and muzzle punch when handlers were attempting to interact with them. In kennel, Cheesy has continued to be observed to be fearful. Noted to bark at handlers with a tense body when they attempt to interact. With a slow approach, Cheesy is observed to engage with enrichment. Medically, Easy Cheesy is on oral antibiotic for Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex.
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Coopsta
Coopsta is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Despite our best efforts at keeping him comfortable, Coopsta has been observed to be highly stressed while in care. Noted to finger paint his kennel with feces and has been observed to be jumping up and down. With handlers, Coopsta has been observed to be mouthy and was noted to mouth handlers when they were attempting to leash him. In one instance Coopsta was noted to snap at the lock when the handler went to place it on his kennel. While out with handlers, Coopsta is responsive and is receptive to contact. He will lean into the handler while seeking more. Medically, Coopsta is apparently healthy.
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Chase
Chase is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Initially Chase was observed to be highly fearful while in care. Noted to have a tense body and would retreat from handlers when they attempted to interact. Over time Chase warmed up to handlers and now presents with a loose body and wagging tail. Recently Chase has been observed to have a low threshold for arousal. Noted to jump up high on handlers while on walks. In one instance, Chase jumped up and bit the handler on the lip. This bite did not break skin. Medically, Chase is apparently healthy.
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Ned
Ned is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. He is an adult cat who enjoys pets but is suffering from diabetes mellitus and is not eating in shelter. He needs short term care in a veterinary clinic to regulate his insulin and then out-patient management in a quiet home. Behaviorally, Ned is curious, leans in for pets, will rollover, and remains calm when picked up.
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Delilah

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Delilah is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Delilah is an elderly lady who is very sweet. Unfortunately, she is not eating due to a persistent respiratory infection. She has been started on stronger medications and supportive care. She needs continued care in a veterinary clinic to recover. She also has some elderly issues such as arthritis. Behaviorally, while initially fearful during her medical intake exam with slow approach she warmed up quickly. Delilah is easy going, calm, enjoys her walks, and greets all her visitors in the office with a loose wiggly gently greeting.
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Junebugg
Junebugg is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Junebugg has shown high arousal on walks, including jumping up and repeatedly biting at handlers' clothing and the leash. He has also displayed dog-directed reactivity, including persistent fixation and pulling toward other dogs even when distance is increased. Outside of these moments, Junebugg is social with handlers, easy to leash, responds well to treats and cues, and engages appropriately with enrichment. Medically, Junebugg is apparently healthy.
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Arlo
Arlo is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Arlo has shown defensive behavior when being returned to his kennel, including stiffening, hard barking, lunging, and snapping toward handlers through the kennel door. During one incident, he lunged toward a handler's face while being placed back into his kennel. Outside of his kennel, Arlo is social with handlers, allows handling and being picked up, and solicits attention. Medically, Arlo is healthy at this time. Arlo would benefit from a routine dental cleaning and maintaining regular grooming.
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Haribo
Haribo is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Haribo has shown high arousal on walks, including repeatedly jumping on handlers and intense leash biting. His leash biting has recently become difficult to redirect with treats or toys at times. Haribo has shown the ability to settle when with staff and is otherwise easy to leash and return to his kennel, but is struggling in the care center to acclimate. Medically, Haribo has CIRDC.
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Creamsicle

Creamsicle is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Creamsicle arrived at the care center with a large wound second to an embedded collar. Given the location (axillary region) and size of the wound, it has been left to heal by second intention. Creamsicle would benefit from a rapid shelter exit so that the wound can be monitored closely as it heals. Additionally, she is underweight and has moderate dental disease. Creamsicle solicits attention from handlers and has allowed for medical exams and treatments.
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Pichirilo
Pichirilo is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Pichirilo is shy, sweet boy who has severe inflammation of his mouth. It is a condition called gingivostomatitis. Pichi will likely need a dental procedure to remove all of his teeth, a full mouth extraction. He has started eating again with a course of steroids to help with the inflammation, but this is not a permanent fix and is not ideal in the shelter. Pichirilo would do best outside of the shelter environment with individualized care and a quiet place to recover. Behaviorally, he is tense but allows all handling.
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Facey
Facey 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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Dust Bunny
Dust Bunny is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Dust Bunny has shown high arousal on walks, including incessantly jumping on handlers, hard pulling, heavy panting, and persistent leash biting. He will jump up, grab, and pull down on the leash repeatedly. Dust Bunny is able to be refocused with toys at times and is very social with staff and volunteers. Medically, Dust Bunny has dermatitis and an interdigital mass.
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Misa
Misa is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Misa has shown dog-directed reactivity, including staring and pulling hard toward other dogs. During one incident, she redirected toward a handler's ankle and pant leg when leash pressure was used to move her away from a small dog. Outside of these moments, Misa is social with handlers, approaches with a loose and wiggly body, accepts petting and treats, and can be redirected with food. Medically, Misa has a mass on her left hind leg and dental disease.
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Fiona
Fiona is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Fiona has mild abdominal distension, generalized muscle loss, dorsal tail alopecia, decreased range of motion in hind limb and a soft mass near her left shoulder/chest. Bloodwork revealed markedly elevated values, indicating a high possibility of Cushing's disease, cancerous or abnormal growth, and/or other endocrinopathies. Urinalysis values also indicate potential underlying endocrine disease. Fiona has remained clinically stable with a good appetite. Further diagnostics, including abdominal ultrasound and Cushing's testing, are recommended after placement. Hospice/palliative care is also a reasonable option dependent on quality of life and available resources. Behaviorally, Fiona has been fearful at times but warms up quickly to handlers. She enjoys an easy stroll, will take treats hard, and enjoys pets.
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Millie
Millie is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care, Millie has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to have a tense body, tucked tail, and maintains her distance from handlers. While on leash, Millie will balk, flail, and pull towards familiar places. Often times Millie has to be picked up and carried by handlers. Her previous owner describes her as a social and affectionate dog. With familiar handlers Millie will engage with toys, sits on your lap, enjoys being dressed up, and allows all handling. Medically, Millie is currently in heat, has shown signs of psychogenic polydipsia which we believe is due to her anxious behavior, and is otherwise is healthy at this time.
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Pumpkin Muffin
Pumpkin Muffin is at risk due to behavior concerns. During her time in the care center, she has been noted to have a low threshold for arousal. She has been noted to rapidly exit her kennel, spin, jump, and attempt to bite the leash. During her intake it was noted Pumpkin Muffin growled when new people approached her. As she seltted she accepts petting, enjoys sits beside her handlers, and leans against their legs for pets. Pumpkin Muffin greets handlers with loose with wagging tail. Readily takes treats and eagerly responds to verbal cues with positive reinforcement. Medically, Pumpkin Muffin is apparently healthy.
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Dasher
Dasher is at risk due to behavior concerns. During her time in the care center Dasher has been noted to lunge, bare teeth and hard bark at handlers when they pass by her kennel. While she was staying in a crate the same behavior was seen causing her crate to move forward when dogs would pass. She has been noted to become tense, hover over her food, and hard bark when handlers approach. Dasher reportedly pulled hard and showed the hard barking behavior in her previous home but owner noted Dasher had no issues with other dogs. While waiting for a kennel space to be made at intake Dasher was seen lying next to two yorkies cuddling with them. With handlers she has been noted to participate in agility training and knows the cues “sit” and “paw:”. Dasher enjoys pets and engages for treats. Medically, Dasher was recently treated for diarrhea but is otherwise healthy.
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