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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Soline
Soline is on the At Risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center due to requiring more space to stretch his legs and get his energy out. Due to his pent up energy he continues to display challenging behavior during interactions. He is extremely intelligent and high energy, and needs to expend energy constructively with interactive play sessions 3-4X/day. In addition to playtime, this cat would also benefit from mental exercise from activities such as puzzle toys/games, lick mats, or clicker training. Without providing activity for his mind and body, the cat may react with rough play, potentially resulting in bite/scratch incidents. It is in his best interest to move out of the kennel environment as quickly as possible and into a stable home, where he can expel his excess energy and ideally settle down some. 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 feline body language, overstimulation, rough play, and who have the time to invest in managing these behaviors on a consistent basis to avoid (further) bite/scratch incidents.
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Bearstein

Bearstein is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Bearstein is being treated for CIRDC which is developing into pneumonia. He is consistently coughing, lethargic, and not eating. Bearstein has been fearful and reserved in care. With a slow approach he has allowed handling. Before becoming sick Bearstein particapted in playgroup and was slowly soliciting attention from staff.
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Rogue
Rogue is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. She is a senior dog with several concerning co-morbidities, but her bladder infection is because the bacteria is resistant to most conventional antibiotics. She may be responsive to Clavamox for now, but there is a concern that she will become resistant to this treatment as well. Behaviorally, Rogue is social, loves treats, and previous owner decribed her as a couch potato. Rogue needs more attention that we cannot provide in care center.
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Pluto
Pluto is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Pluto's previous owner states that he will resource guard, noted to snap or attempt to bite if his food is touched. During one instance when a person reached out to grab his bowl. Pluto charged and bit them on the arm. This bite did break skin. Initially in care, Pluto was observed to be fearful and would balk or pancake while on leash. Recently, Pluto has been observed to have a soft body, soliciting attention, and is playful with handlers. Medically, Pluto is on treatment for CIRDC.
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Baby Blu
Baby Blu is at risk due o behavioral concerns. Baby Blue's owner reported that he will lunge, hard bark, and snap at strangers, children, and unfamiliar dogs. He was also reported to exhibit resource-guarding behavior and may snap when restrained. He has bitten once, drawing blood. While in the Care Centers, Baby Blue presented as fearful but generally aloof. With a slow approach Baby Blu has warmed up to select staff and will tolerate limited petting and handling. Medically, Baby Blu is healthy.
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Tyrion Rexford
Tyrion Rexford is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Despite our best efforts at keeping him comfortable, Tyrion has begun to show signs of stress while in care. He has been observed to flip and pull the drain cover up and move it into the kennel. With handlers Tyrion has been observed to be highly social and affectionate. Noted to have a neutral body and soft wagging tail. During these interactions Tyrion has been known to escalated to mounting handlers and needing to be pulled off as he isn't easily redirected. Medically, Tyrion Rexford is currently healthy as he has recently recovered from CIRDC.
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Ella
Ella 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 his 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.
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Cleo
Cleo is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Recent bloodwork and physical exam suggest that Cleo may have cushings disease, which is an endocrine disorder. Behaviorally, Cleo has very high fear anxiety stress (FAS) in shelter. During handling times, she is seen trembling, retreats from contact, and seeks exit. Once outside Cleo sticks closely to handlers and ignores other stimuli like people and dogs. To confirm diagnosis and reduce Cleo's FAS, she will require further diagnostics we cannot provide in the care center.
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Uwu
Uwu is at risk due to behavior concerns. Uwu is deteriorating behaviorally despite our best efforts to provide him with daily enrichment. He has been observed repeatedly banging on his transfer door and flipping his drain cover, indicating increasing frustration and difficulty coping in the kennel environment. Uwu was noted to have multiple puncture wounds on his face when he first arrived at the Care Centers. Outside of his kennel, Uwu is a social and engaging dog who readily enjoys petting, treats, and toys. He has also been observed in the pens and was not reactive toward other dogs. Medically, Uwu was recently treated for CIRDC and is currently healthy.
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Mr. Rocky
Mr. Rocky is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns noted in his previous home. In the prior home, Mr. Rocky was reported to display resource guarding around food, treats, and valued items, as well as fearful and defensive behavior when restrained, startled, groomed, or exposed to loud noises. He was also reported to display significant on-leash reactivity toward people, dogs, children, cats, and moving objects, including lunging, growling, hard barking, baring teeth, and lifting his lips. In the care center, Mr Rocky is exuberant and loves to play with staff during his times on walks. Medically, Mr. Rocky is apparently healthy.
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Bruno
Bruno is at risk for behavior reasons. Bruno was surrender because he was not getting along with a member of the household. Bruno had escalated to giving this person a warning bite which did not break the skin. He is reactive to other dogs, and on one occasion bit a dog while on a walk. This bite did not break the skin. He requires an experienced owner familiar with managing his reactivity. Bruno has done well with staff and volunteers in the care center, warming up quickly with a considerate approach. Medically, he is over conditioned and has some dental disease.
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Mack
Mack has been placed on the at risk list for medical reasons. He has a painful left front leg and is reluctant to place weight on it. We have done preliminary diagnostic tests, but they have been inconclusive. Behaviorally, Mack is excitedable and tolerant but will communicate when uncomfortable during medical handling. Mack needs further investigation and treatments we are unable to provide in the care center.
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Hank
Hank is at risk for behavior reasons. Hank was escalating towards his owners in the home when they attempt to crate him, he has begun to display similar behavior, hard barking and growling when being returned to kennel. During socialization sessions, he has been tolerant of handling but remains highly anxious. Medically, he has mild - moderate dental disease.
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Chamomile
Chamomile is at risk due to behavioral reasons. When she arrived at the care center, Chamomile was observed to be highly fearful. Noted to hard bark and growl at handlers and thrash while on leash. Over time, Chamomile warmed up to handlers and became loose and wiggly when interacting with them. Despite our best efforts at keeping Chamomile comfortable, she has begun to show signs of kennel stress. Noted to be jumping up and down in kennel, spinning around on her hind legs, and pushing off the walls. Medically, Chamomile is currently healthy.
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Milo
Milo is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Milo's previous owner states that Milo has handling sensitivity and will escalate to snapping and biting. Milo has a multiple bite history towards dogs and people which owner reported they have broken skin. Milo's previous owner describes him as affectionate. While in care, Milo has been observed to have a neutral body and with slow approach will allow handling. Medically, Milo is apparently healthy.
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Ricardo
Ricardo is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Ricardo displays high arousal during handling and kennel exit, including hard pulling, spinning toward handlers, jumping up, and mouthing at clothing. During a dog-to-dog assessment, Ricardo displayed signs of discomfort and fearfulness, remain aloof during some interactions with staff. Ricardo is able to be leashed with ease, engages with food and enrichment but is struggling in the care center environment. Medically, Ricardo has recently recovered from CIDRC and is currently healthy.
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Shadowpaw
Shadowpaw is at risk due to ongoing, distance increasing behaviors displayed in care. He is an under socialized cat who may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. He is currently quick to lunge, hiss, and swat with nails extended during interactions. These behaviors have made cleaning tasks more difficult for staff to complete as he is much quicker to escalate. Due to these behaviors, Shadowpaw had to be moved into a lower traffic room. Staff have reported that in this room, he still continues to escalate. He would benefit from being placed into a stable home where he can be given the appropriate space to decompress. Medically, he has stage III dental disease.
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