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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Bowie
Bowie is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Bowie has been showing signs of deterioration as his stay in care has progressed, despite best efforts to keep him comfortable. Bowie has been highly social and readily engages in training sessions, but he has intermittently been leash biting, grabbing and/or tugging at clothing, treat pouches, and one one occasion, tugging on gloves that were clipped to a handler's belt. He also has been mouthing at hands and arms even during training sessions. At times he can be difficult to redirect with treats or toys, once over his threshold. Medically, Bowie has a mass and dental disease.
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Bluee
Bluee is at risk due to behavioral reasons. When Bluee initially arrived at the care center, he was observed to be social and friendly. Despite our best efforts at keeping Bluee comfortable while in care, he has begun to show signs of kennel stress. He has been reported to jump repeatedly at the door of his kennel, and this behavior is not easily redirected. He is also observed to leash bite and barrel roll in the hallway outside his kennel. Bluee has been receptive to treats and is affiliative with handlers. Medically, Bluee is apparently healthy.
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Splitzy
Splitzy is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. She has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to her stress levels, it is in her best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. She would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give her plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.
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Yahoo
Yahoo 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.
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Icloud
Icloud is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. She has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to her stress levels, it is in her best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. She would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give her plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.
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Frankie
Frankie is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Frankie is a 5-7 week kitten with severe URI. She has severe crusting of her eyes and nasal discharge, resulting in a low appetite while in care. She is currently on supportive care (SQ fluids, eye drops, nebulization, antibiotics) with minimal response overnight. Frankie will require placement who can continue extensive supportive care while she recovers from URI.
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Willhelm
Willhelm is recommended for at-risk list due to medical concerns. Willhelm is a geriatric dog who came into care as a stray. He has a healing wound, signs of arthritis and severe dental disease. He had an episode of neurologic changes (ataxia, quiet/inappropriate mentation) on 8/6, which has since resolved with supportive care. Willhelm is generally a docile dog who tolerates regular handling, however he has a limit to how much medical handling/treatments he endures. Willhelm will require supportive care for geriatric comorbidities along with additional diagnostics if neurologic concerns recur.
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Papa
Papa is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Papa has displayed significant dog-directed reactivity, including kennel fighting, hard barking, muzzle punching kennel doors, and digging toward a neighboring dog in his kennel. He has also redirected onto a handler's leg while being moved away from another dog, though no skin was broken. Outside of these situations, Papa is easy to leash, social, and engages with handlers. Medically, Papa is apparently healthy.
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Hollis
Hollis is at risk due to behavioral reasons. When Hollis initially arrived at the care center, he was observed to be loose and wiggly. Despite our best efforts at keeping Hollis comfortable while in care, he has begun to show signs of kennel stress. He has been reported to bite the kennel doorknob and walls when in kennel. Hollis has been known to be affectionate with handlers. Medically, Hollis is finishing being treated for CIRDC though otherwise is apparently healthy.
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Bilbo

Bilbo is at risk due to behavior concerns. In the Care Centers, Bilbo has demonstrated a high level of reactivity toward other dogs. He has been involved in multiple kennel fights and has redirected his frustration onto the staff leash, making it difficult for staff to safely remove him from his kennel. During one incident, Bilbo redirected onto a staff member and bit them, breaking skin. When other dogs are not present, Bilbo has been social and interactive with staff, displaying a wiggly body. Medically, Bilbo is underweight.
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Quinoa

Quinoa is at risk due to medical reasons. Quinoa is a very friendly and affectionate geriatric cat who came into the shelter underweight, dehydrated and with muscle wasting. He had various wounds, which are all healing. He has a heart murmur and regenerative anemia. While Quinoa is eating well, his abdominal palpation revealing slightly thickened intestines, indicating that he may require further evaluation for underlying GI disease. Quinoa requires supportive care and monitoring and additional diagnostics may be needed.
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Baloo
Baloo is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Baloo has recently begun to kennel fight, vocalize, or pull towards the kennels once she is removed from her kennel. On one occasion, Baloo attempted to redirect onto a hadnler once out of the kennel and then began kennel fighting as she was walked out of the room. She initially presented as fearful during the beginning of her stay. Baloo has now warmed up, is easy to remove from the kennel, solicits petting when comfortable, and recently found another dog that matches her playstyle in playgroup. Medically, Baloo is apparently healthy.
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Miracle
Miracle is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns in her previous home. In the prior home, Miracle was reported to bitea a child after the child approached her food. The bite was a bite-and-release to the hand, resulting in three puncture wounds that required medical treatment. Miracle in the care center has been social and affectionate with staff. Medically, Miracle recently was treated for CIRDC and is healthy at this time.
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Mighty Bean
Mighty Bean has been placed on the at risk list for medical reasons. He has neurologic and orthopedic issues. He has wobbliness in his hindlegs and an exaggerated gait in his front legs. He also has bowing of his front leg bones. Behaviorally, Mighty Bean has been fearful and tense for handling but will warm up and has allowed to be carried. Mighty Bean needs further care and support for his special needs.
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Benito
Benito has been placed on the at risk list for medical issues. He has chronic diarrhea that has caused some inflammation around his anus. Initial testing has returned negative. Behaviorally, Benito is sweet, solicites attention, and is relaxed with handling. He needs therapy and diagnostic testing that we cannot provide.
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