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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Kia

Kia is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Kia has been observed to have a low threshold for arousal throughout her stay in the care center. During her assessment, Kia was observed to bite the leash and the collar when handlers attempted to handle her. Kia has also been observed to jump up, bite, and tug on the leash. This behavior is not able to be redirected. Kia has also been reported to be on leash reactive. Noted to react to people and dogs while on leash. Her previous owner describes her as social, affectionate, and active. Medically, Kia has undetermined allergies, allergic conjunctivitis, otitis externa, and pyoderma.

Yoyo

Yoyo has been placed on the at-risk list for medical issues. She has advanced, debilitating skin issues that are going to need diagnostics, care and support that we cannot provide. She also is showing high levels of fear, anxiety, and stress in the shelter which makes treatment for her skin concerns very difficult. Yoyo would highly benefit being moved into a quiet low stress environment and have a treatment plan put in place.

Bluno

Bluno is at risk for behavior reasons. Bluno is deteriorating in care, leash-biting when exiting the room, on walks, and when staff attempt to end a socialization session. He has become increasingly mouthy during his stay. Bluno is otherwise a sweet and social dog who knows a number of basic cues. Medically, he is apparently healthy.

Teriyaki

Teriyaki is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care, Teriyaki has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to be tense and trembling when the handler interacts with them. During intake, Teriyaki was observed to thrash intensely and growl at the handler. With time and a slow approach, Teriyaki has shown improved sociability with staff; recently noted to approach staff and allow petting with a soft body when in play-yard outside of the shelter environment. Medically, teriyaki is apparently healthy.