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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Mocha
Mocha is at risk due to behavior concerns. During Mocha’s time in the care center she has been noted to be highly reactive to dogs, people, and birds. Mocha has been observed to be doing kennel stress-related behaviors such as heavily pant in front of her kennel when the room is not active. Mocha was returned from a an adopters home due to her reactivity and they noted that she will bark, lunge, and snap at children. She has been noted to know commands and will greet handlers with a lose and wiggly body. Medically, Mocha is currently healthy.
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Lamaohy
Lamaohy is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care, Lamaohy has been observed to be easily startled by environmental stimuli. He is also observed to be highly kennel reactive. Noted to push off the wall, pull hard towards the neighboring dogs, rear of his hind legs, and bare teeth. With familiar handlers, Lamaohy is social and receptive to treats. Medically Lamaohy is apparently healthy.
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Mondelez
Mondelez is at risk due to behavioral reasons. During his time in the care center, Mondelez has been noted to jump up onto the handler and lock his paws onto their waist when they attempt to return him to kennel. Recently, while out with a handler, he began jumping up and nipping the handler on the back, ultimately biting them on their shoulder blade. This bite did not break skin. With handlers, Mondelez is receptive to contact and will lean into the handler. Medically, Mondelez is on treatment for CIRDC.
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Snuggle Bug
Snuggle Bug is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Snuggle Bug has been observed to be very mouthie with handlers. Noted to mouth the handler's sleeve, treat pouch, and shoes. With handlers she is very exuberant, jumping up on them with a loose body, and is receptive to treats. During her assessment, while in the possession of a toy, Snuggle Bug bit and grabbed the assess-a-hand with a stiff body. Medically, Snuggle Bug was recently treated for CIRDC and is healthy at this time.
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The Pawdacity
The Pawdacity is at risk due to behavior concerns. During his time in the Care center, Pawdacity has been observed to high-pitch vocalizes (screeches) and pull towards the dog. The handler attempts to redirect him with a squeaker and calling his name, but Pawdacity doesn't look away from the dogs til they are out of sight. The Pawdacity has been observed to be doing kennel stress-related behaviors such as tracking a familiar handler as they walk in the room, hard barking, and high pitch vocalizing while pawing at kennel bars. He is noted to be social, wiggly when greeting handlers, and has enjoyed playgroup with well matched dogs. Medically, The Pawdacity has dermatitis and pyoderma.
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Lola Jewel
Lola Jewel is on the at-risk list for medical concern. Lola Jewel came to the shelter with a history of seizures. She had never been on medication and it was reported her seizures were brief. She has started on medication for seizures, but has had 2 brief seizure episodes so far. She would likely benefit from different medications to control her seizures and from more individualized care. She is a sweet girl who has been taking her current medication with ease. Lola Jewel also has a mild upper respiratory infection. Behaviorally, Lola Jewel tolerates attention and petting but appears to be moderately fearful or stressed in the shelter. Her former owner reports Lola Jewel is a friendly, affectionate, active, playful, and lap cat.
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Ray Ray
Ray Ray is on the at-risk list for medical and behavior concerns. Ray Ray has been very stressed at the shelter. He has developed an upper respiratory infection that has stopped him from eating. Ray Ray so far will not let us handle him for treatments. He needs a quiet environment to heal and receive individualized attention. Ray Ray is extremely fearful in the shelter environment and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. Prior owner stated that Ray Ray has had behavior concerns since he was a kitten. They stated that he seems to be reactive to movement such as people exiting and entering the home. Ray Ray once he recovers medical would benefit from further investigation into his behaviors in a low-stress consistent environment.
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Sasha
Sasha is on the At Risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display challenging behavior during interactions. She 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 her mind and body, the cat may react with rough play, potentially resulting in bite/scratch incidents. 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 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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Oreo
Oreo 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/her plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.
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Papo
Papo 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. Papo has moderate dental disease.
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Emilio Pooch
Emilio Pooch is at risk due to medical reasons. Emilio Pooch is a friendly, easily handlead geriatric male with a heart murmur and elevated proBNP, severe dental disease, and a suspected healed elbow fracture. He has developed CIRDC in the shelter, but is still eating wet food very well. He will need ongoing supportive care to maintain his appetite and a quiet environment to recover. Despite his age and chronic medical concerns, Emilio Pooch appears likely to have a good quality of life outside of the shelter where he can enjoy his golden years.
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Star
Star is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Star a friendly dog who arrived as a stray. We have assessed that Star has neurologic disease that is affecting her balance and has uveitis (inflammation) of her right eye. Star will likely need follow up with a veterinary ophthalmologist and a neurologist. Star has allowed all handling and is sweet / solicits attention and treats during her exams.
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Cloudberry
Cloudberry is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Cloudberry has shown high arousal and persistent leash biting, including grabbing and pulling leashes into his crate and becoming difficult to redirect once leashed. He has also shown resource guarding around food, including hovering over his food tray, baring his teeth, and muzzle punching the crate when approached for a walk. Cloudberry can disengage from leash biting once moved away from the kennel environment, can sometimes be redirected with treats, and is social with staff, but is struggling to acclimate. Medically, Cloudberry has CIRDC.
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Little Prince

Little Prince is at risk due to behavior concerns. His previous owner described him to be tolerant of strangers and have medium energy levels in the home. He has tolerated some handling in the care centers but has displayed fearful defensive aggression. During his medical intake exam he was tense, lunged, and snapped at handler with no warning. Additionally, when attempting to collar him during a handling assessment he began growling. In another handling situation, when attempting to leash Little Prince handler grabbed his collar to steady him and Little Prince redirect biting their wrist breaking skin. Medically, Little Prince is a senior dog with suspect KCS with possible vision impairment would benefit from further diagnostics.
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Blockbuster
Blockbuster is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Blockbuster has generally been more social and comfortable interacting with handlers but has shown difficulty walking independently from his sibling when it is time to return to the kennel. He has been reluctant to return to the building without his sibling present and can become difficult to move forward when separated from him. Blockbuster is highly social with staff and his sibling but is struggling in the care center. While he does appear to gain confidence from one another, their behavior does not necessarily indicate that they are bonded and unable to be separated. Medically, Blockbuster is apparently healthy.
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Mickey
Mickey is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Mickey has shown fearful behavior, including remaining at the back of his kennel, avoiding leashing, tucked tail, lip licking, balking, and refusing to walk or enter unfamiliar areas of the care center. Mickey has shown increased confidence when his sibling is present, becoming more willing to walk, explore, approach handlers, solicit attention, and accept treats and petting, but is overall struggling to acclimate in the care center. While he appears to gain confidence from one another, their behavior does not necessarily indicate that they are bonded and unable to be separated. Medically, Mickey is receiving treatment for mild CIRDC.
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James

James is at risk due to behavior concerns. During his time in the care center, James has been observed to be doing kennel stress-related behaviors such as heavily panting, finger-painting feces, and flipping his water bucket in his kennel. He has been noted to jump up to handlers' faces persistently occasionally; this follows after he leash bites as well. He has been observed to be responsive when called, allows petting, is receptive to treats, and follows verbal cues. Medically, James is apparently healthy.
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Rays Da Wroof
Rays Da Wroof is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care, Rays has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to be tense and trembling when handlers attempt to interact with him. With familiar handlers, Ray is receptive to a slow approach and verbal coaxing. While on the street, Ray warms up over time and his tail will become less tucked. Medically, Rays is apparently healthy.
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Chessboard
Chessboard is on the At Risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and 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 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 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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Frogger
Frogger is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Frogger has been observed to have social hyperarousal and be kennel reactive. While in care, he has been observed to quickly becoming overaroused when handlers engage with him and will begin jumping up constantly. In one instance, while on leash Frogger began jumping towards the handler with an open mouth. In the kennel room, Frogger has been observed to lunge towards the other dogs. Frogger will also try to pull past his kennel to engage with the other dogs, and when placed into his kennel, Frogger will try to push his way out to continue cage fighting. With handlers, Frogger has been observed to be social and moderately receptive to treats. Medically, Frogger is receiving treatment for CIRDC.
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Coraline
Coraline is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and while has warmed up to familiar caretakers, continues to display some 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.
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Yan Yan
Yan Yan 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. Yan Yan has moderate dental disease.
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Nova
Nova is at risk due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Nova has been intensely fearful, refusing to walk, thrashing on leash, and attempting to bite staff when approached for handling. Nova is reported to have bitten three times by her previous owner, on the feet and ankle. All three bites broke skin, and no medical attention was sought. Nova is reported to be a universal resource guarder who will bark, growl, snap, and bite when she has a valuable item in her possession, or when she is restrained or when her paws are touched. Nova's owners describe her as an otherwise playful and independent dog, who loves car rides and belly rubs when comfortable. Medically, Nova is overweight but apparently healthy.
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