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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Bun Bun

Bun Bun is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Bun Bun has shown high arousal and difficulty with handling in the care center, frequently trying to push out out of his kennel, jumping repeatedly on handlers, and struggling to settle during walks or training sessions. He has also been reactive to other dogs at a distance. When returning to his kennel, Bun Bun often balks, thrashes, or attempts to bolt back out, requiring coaxing or food lures to secure him safely. Medically, Bun Bun is apparently healthy.

Goliath

Goliath is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Goliath has been avoidant of leashing in the care center, displaying ducks, dodges, and giving warning signals such as baring teeth when handlers attempt to clip him. On intake, Goliath displayed a high level of defensive aggression, lunging at anyone that approached the finder when attempting to retrieve him. Although social at times, leaning in for contact and engaging in cues, he becomes stiff when physically redirected and remains sensitive to unfamiliar people and close handling. Medically, Goliath started treatment for likely CIRDC infection.

Jojo

Jojo is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Despite our best efforts at making Jojo comfortable he has remained highly fearful during his stay. He is often at the back of the kennel tense and trembling. He is highly reluctant to exit the kennel and allows minimal handling. He is also not receptive to treats. When handlers attempt to interact he will retreat and face the back corner of his kennel. Medically, Jojo has dental disease and Otitis Externa

Charlie

Charlie 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.

River

River 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.