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.

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At-Risk Animals

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Randy Donut

Randy Donut is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Randy Donut has shown significant kennel stress and high arousal, including heavy panting, hyper-salivation, and persistent leash biting. He has also displayed kennel fighting and lunging toward other dogs when exiting his kennel. Randy Donut responds well to enrichment and has shown the ability to settle with toys, snuffle mats, treats, and pattern games but is struggling to acclimate in the care center. Medically, Randy Donut is apparently healthy.

Pelu

Pelu is on the At Risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and is deteriorating in the Adoptions room. He is now displaying signs of defensive aggression. 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 and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.

Kara

Kara is at risk due to behavioral reasons. She has been observed to escalate to snapping, snarling, showing teeth, and vocalizing when handlers approach to leash her. Recently Kara has become reluctant to exit the kennel. When handlers attempt to touch Kara she will growl. Kara is receptive to a slow approach. Medically, Kara is overweight.

Puti

Puti is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Puti was brought to the care center following a bite incident in the home. Her previous owner reported recent "aggressive behavior" but did not go further into detail. In the previous home a bite incident occurred when a familiar person was hugging Puti. This was a bite to the forehead that did break skin. In the care center, Puti has been observed to be highly social with handlers and receptive to treats with a loose body. Recently Puti has begun to show signs of stress while in her kennel, such as biting the kennel bars. Medically, Puti is apparently healthy.

Nougat

Nougat is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Nougat is a friendly cat, We have assessed that Nougat is diabetic with diabetic neuropathy. He has been started on treatment for his diabetes. Nougat will need daily maintenance with their medical condition and further follow up with outside vet care. Nougat has allowed all handling.

Kangkang

Kang Kang is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Kang Kang has shown significant kennel stress and high arousal, including spinning, bouncing between the kennel walls, jumping, barking, whining, frantic pacing, and difficulty settling. She has also displayed hard pulling and lunging toward other dogs while inside the building. Kang Kang has difficulty engaging with handlers when highly aroused and continues to struggle to settle despite the use of treats and training sessions. Medically, Kang Kang has a corneal defect.

Maspeth

Maspeth is at risk due to behavior concerns. Maspeth in the care center has not been acclimating in the care center despite best efforts to keep her comfortable. Maspeth is jumping at the front of her kennel, hard barking, with visible saliva stains on her neck and her kennel glass door is covered in paw marks and saliva. Maspeth loves going to playgroup and is social with staff but is struggling to acclimate in the care center. Medically, Maspeth is apparently healthy.

Princess Polly

Princess Polly is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Polly has been observed to be highly fearful while in care and has been observed to balk on leash and needs a sling to be guided to kennel. This behavior is difficult to redirect, and Polly has been observed to escalate to snapping at the leash. During her previous stay, Polly was also observed to be fearful and would balk on leash. With handlers, Polly is receptive to a slow approach and allows petting. Medically, Polly is overweight.

Gideon

Gideon is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care, Gideon has been observed to lunge and snap at handlers while in his crate. In one instance a handler rested their hand on top of his crate, and Gideon lunged and bit them through the crate cover. This bite was a bite and release that broke skin. After the bite incident, Gideon continued to lunge and snap at their hands. With handlers, Gideon has been observed to be receptive to treats and is receptive to the cue "sit." Medically, Gideon has alopecia and is underweight.

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.