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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Venus

Venus is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Venus is a sweet geriatric dog with comorbidities that are not able to managed in a shelter setting. Geriatric or palliative care is an option with placement, or alternatively, additional diagnostics and treatments can be pursued. Ideally, Venus would have a cardiology consultation with echo.

Puma

Puma is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Puma is a middle aged cat with elevated kidney values consistent with kidney disease. He is also overweight and has dental disease. Puma will need follow up with a veterinarian with placement. Behaviorally, Puma has high FAS and has not allowed much medical handling.

Crouton

Crouton is on the at-risk list due to behavior. He is an under socialized adult cat, 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/facility as quickly as possible to facilitate socialization in an appropriate and consistent manner. 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 an under socialized and fearful adult cat adjust to new environments and strangers.

Ziggy

Ziggy is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Ziggy is a friendly geriatric cat who presented matted, emaciated, muscle wasted, dehydrated and with a moderate URI. He is currently being treated for these conditions but would benefit from a rapid shelter exit and to be evaluated by a full service veterinary clinic. Ziggy has allowed for all handling and solicits attention.

La Vaca

La Vaca is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Her previous owner states that she is reactive to dogs, cats, and small animals while on leash. While in care La Vaca has been observed to fixate on other dogs while on leash and pull towards them. She has also been observed to have a low threshold for arousal. During her assessment, La Vaca was observed to persistently jump up on handlers and paw at them. Medically, La Vaca is underweight.

Tyger

Tyger is at risk due to behavioral concerns. He came into our Care Center as an owner surrender. During his stay at the Care Center Tyger has been leash biting and jumping continuously on handlers. He pulls hard while on walks and has shown kennel reactivity when exiting/ entering kennel room with a tense body. Owner has reported Tyger resource guards random objects and toys with a tense body and hovers during his assessment he has exhibited same behavior. Staff reported Tyger loves walking with a toy and taking treats. Owner reported Tyger loves car rides along with running and playing. Medically, Tyger is apparently healthy.

Zeus

Zeus is at risk due to behavioral reasons. During his stay in the care center Zeus has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to hard stare, low growl, lunge, and bare teeth towards handlers that approach. With select handlers Zeus has been observed to warm up and have a soft body. Medically, Zeus has unspecified dermatitis.

Coco

Coco is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Coco is a hyperthyroid cat that has numerous abnormal subcutaneous masses on her abdomen. A biopsy is pending and further recommendations will be made when results are available. Hyperthyroidism will need veterinary follow-up and typically requires oral medication for life, although I-131 radiation can be curative. Behaviorally, Coco has allowed medical handling.

Jep

Jep is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Jep has been observed to be highly dog reactive during his stay in the care center. Noted to hard bark and pull towards the other dogs with a stiff body while in the kennel room and while on leash. When Jep initially arrived at the care center he was observed to balk and pancake while on leash. With handlers Jep is receptive to treats. Medically, Jep has CIRDC and is underweight.

Geenie

Geenie is at risk due to behavioral concerns. While Geenie was in her foster home she had a bite incident believed to be over a resource This bite didn't require medical treatment. During her stay in our Care Center Geenie has shown high dog reactivity fixating on them with a tense body and hard barking while lunging towards them. She is not easily redirected with treats at times. During her previous stay in our Care Center she has redirected onto a handler during kennel reactivity. Staff reported Geenie is social and solicits pets. She also enjoys playing with stuff toys. During her stay in foster it is reported she is shy and anxious at first. Over time Geenie warms up and enjoys belly rubs, head massages and her bone chew/ toys. Medically, Geenie is apparently healthy.

Willow Luna

Willow Luna is at risk due to behavioral reasons. During her assessment, Willow was observed to hard bark at handlers and be highly anxious. While in care, Willow has been observed to be fearful, and a sling is needed to return her to kennel. Willow is noted to be receptive to treats. Medically, Willow is apparently healthy.

Lentil

Lentil is at risk due for behavior reasons. She is deteriorating in care and will no longer walk the halls, having to be carried out for walks and socialization. Since arrival, Lentil has been fearful of walking without traction on the floor. She would hug the walls when walking. She walks well outside and has been sweet and social with both staff and volunteers. Lentil has been extremely tolerant of daily eye treatments with the medical team. Medically, Lentil has cherry eye, periodontal disease and is currently being treated for a UTI.