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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Casserole

Casserole is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Casserole displays high arousal behaviors including persistent leash biting, jumping at the kennel door, heavy panting, hard pulling on leash, and fixation on dogs during walks. He often requires spray cheese to safely remove him from his kennel due to his leash biting. Casserole is social with familiar handlers, engages with enrichment items, and is able to settle in lower stimulation environments but is struggling in the care center. Medically, Casserole is Overweight.

Fluffy

Recommend at risk list for medical reasons. Fluffy is a 10 year old cat with diabetes and obesity. He will need insulin administration twice daily and regular veterinary visits for diabetes follow-up. Behaviorally, Fluffy has been very interaction and loves petting.

Ellie

Ellie is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns in her previous home and in the care center. In Ellie's previous home, Ellie had an incident where she lunged at a small dog and pinned it to the ground, requiring intervention to get away from the small dog. Ellie was able to disengage from the situation when redirected with a treat after several attempts. Ellie also in the care center has been starting to kennel fighting leaving the kennel room, making it difficult to walk her safely at times. Ellie is in the care center and social and affectionate with staff. Medically, Ellie is apparently healthy.

Ambar

Ambar is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Ambar arrived at the Care Center as an owner surrender. Upon arrival Ambar was noted to be social with staff. Ambar was also noted to be loose and wiggly bodied during her medical exam. Unfortunately, Ambar has become increasingly reactive in shelter. Although inconsistent, at times she has been observed to pull hard with a tense body toward occupied crates and kennels while barking. Ambar's previous owner describes her as friendly and outgoing. Medically, Ambar has CIRDC and is noted to be overweight.

Casanova

Casanova is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Casanova arrived at the Care Center as a stray. Upon intake Casanova was reported to be fearful by police however allowed handling by ACC staff. During his handling assessment Casanova approached handlers readily and allowed contact. Casanova has shown intense resource guarding tendencies while in care. Casanova was reported to hover over his food while in kennel, growl, and muzzle punch the kennel door when staff approach. Additionally Casanova has shown a decreasing threshold for arousal, when a handler attempted do refocus Casanova away from a dog by pressing a squeaker toy (the toy was in a treat pouch), Casanova jumped and grabbed hold of the handler's treat pouch, hard leash pressure had to be used to get him to let go. When on walks and not over threshold Casanova continues to be treat receptive and allow contact. Medically, Casanova is noted to have dental disease and undetermined allergies.

Rocky Road

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Rocky Road is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Rocky Road has not acclimated well to the shelter environment and has not allowed for handling. He remains highly fearful, shut down, and avoidant of interaction. When attempting to remove Rocky Road from his kennel, he will refuse to walk, baulking in the kennel. Once out of the kennel, he attempts to find a hiding spot, away from handlers. In his previous home, Rocky Road was described as a friendly and affectionate dog once he gets to know people. Medically, Rocky Road has diarrhea and dental disease.

Daba

Daba 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.

Mikey

Mikey is at risk due to behavioral concerns. While Mikey has been sociable during most interactions: loose bodied, leaning into petting along his body after he has chosen to solicit - he has presented with sensitivity around his neck. Mikey had escalated to growling and snapping during attempts to collar him for a handling assessment and intermittently when clipping leads to return him to the kennel. Medically, Mikey has alopecia, dental disease, pyoderma, and an ear infection.

Kwik

Kwik is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Kwik has been observed to be highly dog reactive. Noted to snarl, pull hard and fixate on other dogs while in the yard. When handlers attempt to switch Kwik to a slip lead he is noted to jump up with an open mouth and snap. In the kennel room, is observed to pull hard towards the other dogs while barking. With handlers, Kwik has a loose body and climbs up next to them on the bench. Medically Kwik is apparently healthy.

Marble

Marble is at risk for behavior reasons. Marble is quick to escalate to biting. He bit the finder over food resources; he also bit a staff member who reached into his kennel. Marble will redirect and bite the leash if other dogs pass him while in the yard & requires careful handling to avoid him escalating. We recommend an adult only, single pet home for Marble. Medically, he has dental disease, a deviated nose and is underweight.

Phantom

Phantom is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Phantom arrived at the Care Center as a stray with limited history. Phantom was reported to bite two dogs however the details of the incident are very vague. While in care Phantom has shown on-leash reactivity; he has been observed to become tense, growl, and pull hard towards dogs. With staff, Phantom was initially aloof. With time Phantom has become social with handlers, becomes loose and wiggly during contact and is now treat receptive. Medically, Phantom has alopecia, dental disease, and has lameness in the left front leg.