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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Santi

Santi is at risk due to medical concerns. Santi is a senior dog with multiple comorbidities, including a right forelimb lameness possibly due to osteoarthritis; suspected neurologic signs in all four legs with an unknown cause; and multiple suspected benign skin masses. Behaviorally, she has allows social handling and does well with training, but becomes tense and has growled and snapped with more extensive medical handling and neuro/orthopedic exam. Santi needs regular vet care, a quiet, low stress environment to help her move comfortably and enjoy her senior years.

Mystique

Mystique 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.

Miranda

Miranda is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Miranda arrived at the Care Center with limited history. Miranda was found tied to a staircase in a building. When a member of the public turned the corner without seeing her, Miranda was apparently startled, bit and released to person on the calf leaving a single puncture wound. Initially when in care, Miranda was noted to be highly fearful, reported to become tense and whale eyed when handlers approached her. With time and a slow approach, Miranda has warmed up to staff. Miranda is now easily leashed, is social with staff, allows petting, and is treat receptive. Medically, Miranda is being treated for CIRDC, has Brachycephalic Syndrome, has Dental Disease, and is overweight.

Coconut Jelly

Coconut Jelly is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Coconut Jelly arrived at MACC as a stray with no known history. Upon intake Coconut Jelly was fearful but warmed up to handlers quickly and allowed all contact for a medical exam. Unfortunately, Coconut Jelly has been struggling with a decreasing threshold for arousal. She has been noted to frequently jump up, bite the leash and at times mouth handlers arms. This behavior was also noted outside of shelter. She is not able to be redirected easily. With handlers and when not over-threshold, Coconut Jelly remains highly social with staff and treat motivated. Medically, Coconut Jelly is apparently healthy.

Baby Boo

Baby Boo is on the At Risk list due to behavior. Her owner describes her as a friendly, affectionate, very active, playful, talkative, couch potato, who prefers contact on her own terms. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. 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. Baby Boo is apparently healthy.

Cream

Cream 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.

Lil Baby

Lil Baby is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Lil Baby displays persistent jumping on handlers, leash biting, and pulling, along with kennel fighting behaviors when entering and exiting the kennel. He requires frequent refocusing and can become overly aroused during handling. Lil Baby is highly social, engages easily with handlers, and responds well to treats intermittently, but is struggling in the care center. Medically, Lil Baby has Otitis externa.