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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Bushdog

Bushdog is at risk due to behavioral reasons. The owner surrendered Bushdog to the police due to an incident in the home. Bushdog began lunging at the owner snapping at them multiple time. At one point making contact with the owners arm, biting them. This did not result in broken skin. While in care, Bushdog is receptive to treats and accepts contact. Medically, Bushdog is apparently healthy.

Beauregarde

Beauregard is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Beauregard arrived as a stray with no known history. Initially noted to be fearful, Beauregard warmed up to staff at the Care Center, becoming social and treat motivated. Recently. Beauregard has been showing increasingly poor impulse control and signs of decreasing threshold for arousal. During walks Beauregard has been reported to frequently jump on handlers, mouthing hands, arms, and clothing of handlers with light pressure. Although he is able to be redirected with treats and squeaker sounds, he is often resumes jumping on handlers. Beauregard understands basic commands such as 'sit' and continues to be highly social with familiar staff. Medically, Beauregard is noted to have CIRDC but is otherwise apparently healthy.

Kairo

Kairo is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Kairo arrived at the Care Center as an owner surrender due to housing concerns. Kairo's previous owner describes him as friendly and social with familiar people. Despite efforts to keep him comfortable, Kairo has remained highly fearful. During his handling assessment Kairo was noted to have a tense body and tucked tail. In play-yard Kairo at times walks with a low body, aloof with staff, but does tolerate contact. When returning to kennel, Kairo is often hesitant and baulks although he is receptive to high value treats. Medically, Kairo has started treatment for suspected pneumonia.