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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Cider
Cider is at risk for behavior reasons. Cider was initially highly fearful, remaining tense and hypersalivating during interactions. He has since warmed up with staff but requires slow introductions. Cider was brought out for enrichment circle with puzzle toys and high value foods. He showed potential to resource guard these items. Medically, he is apparently healthy.
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Loki
Loki is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Loki has been observed to be highly fearful while in care. Noted to hard bark, lunge, and snap at handlers when they attempt to interact with handlers. In his previous, Loki was reported to display similar behaviors. Noted to hard bark, growl, and snap at strangers. Loki's previous owner describes him as an independent dog that loves going to the park. Medically, Loki has Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex.
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Tinkerbell
Tinkerbell is on the At Risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and is deteriorating in the Adoptions room. She is now displaying signs of defensive aggression and highly fearful behavior. 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 and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. Medically, Tinkerbell is healthy and will need to be spayed before leaving.
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Sailor Boy
Sailor Boy 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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Mello Yellow
Mellow Yellow is at risk due to behavioral reasons. In his previous home he is noted to have a bite incident pertaining to resource guarding food that he had. Mellow's previous owner also states that he will lunge at cats while on leash. In care, Mellow is observed to become tense with a toy in his possession. With handlers, Mellow has a loose and wiggly body. Medically, Mellow has CIRDC and allergic dermatitis.
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Cuha
Cuha is risk due to behavior concerns. During his time in the care center, Cuha has been noted to have a low threshold for arousal, resulting in him jumping up repeatedly against his kennel door. He is noted to lunge and pull very hard towards passing kennels, and he will thrash when handlers keep him away from the kennels. He is noted to engage in agility training, he seeks attention for pets, engages in training games easily, and is highly food motivated. Medically, Cuha is apparently healthy.
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Sir Galahad
Sir Galahad is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Initially while in care, Galahad was observed to be fearful. Noted to balk when returning to kennel. Over time he warmed up to handlers and presented with a loose body and would offer the cues "sit" and "paw". Recently there have been two incidents where Galahad has jumped up and bitten the handler on the hand while they were attempting to leash him. In one instance, the bite broke skin, and in the other, it did not. Medically, Galahad is apparently healthy.
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Rosetta
Rosetta is on the at-risk list due to behavior and medical concerns. 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. Medically, Rosetta is not eating due to an upper respiratory tract infection. She needs supportive care in a veterinary clinic to recover.
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Louie
Louie 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. His owner describes him as affectionate, loving, independent, and very active/playful. 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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Papa
Papa is on the at-risk list due to behavior and medical concerns. He is not thriving in the care center and is deteriorating in the Adoptions room. He is now displaying signs of petting-induced aggression, boredom and frustration. 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 and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. Medically, Papa has warts/cysts on his tail and is obese. Has shows episodes of decresed appetite and is in high risk for developing hepatic lipidosis being in care center.
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Princess Leia
Princess Leia 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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Rhubarb
Rhubarb is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Rhubarb has shown fearful behavior, needing to be coaxed out of his kennel at times, walking slowly with a low tail, freezing, and showing hesitation when approaching another dog. Rhubarb is able to be leashed without issue and can be coaxed by handlers but is struggling to acclimate. When brought into a quieter office space Rhubarb continues to display fearful tense body language, seeking exit, and keeping distance from staff. Medically, Rhubarb is receiving treatment for CIRDC.
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Zoolander
Zoolander is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns in the care center and in his previous home. In the prior home, Zoolander was reported to show defensive behavior around leash handling, resting areas, and unfamiliar people, including growling, hard staring, and snapping without making contact. In the care center, he has shown high arousal, including persistent leash biting, hard pulling, jumping, and becoming overly aroused during interactions with other dogs. Zoolander is social with staff and with his favorite people in his previous home but struggles due to his arousal concerns. Medically, Zoolander is healthy at this time.
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Diesel

Diesel is on the at-risk list for behavior concerns. His previous owner described him as a friendly and outgoing dog. Throughout his stay at the care centers, Diesel has tolerated all handling and has been social with staff. He has also displayed a low threshold for arousal, observed to be regularly leash biting when removed for walks. He can be redirected using treats or toys. Diesel is highly treat motivated and readily participates during training. Medically, Diesel is healthy at this time.
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Canela
Canela is at risk due to behavioral concerns. According to Canela’s previous owner, she was reported to hard bark and growl at strangers and when her food or treats were touched. At the Care Centers, Canela is highly reactive to neighboring dogs and has engaged in kennel fighting when being removed from or returned to her kennel. When she is not near other dogs, Canela participates in training, including “leave it” training to address her resource guarding. She is highly social with staff and volunteers. Medically, Canela has dermatitis.
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Munchkin
Munchkin is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns in his previous home. In the prior home, Munchkin was reported to have two incidents of growling and lunging toward her adopter's face while resting in separate areas of the home. Both incidents occurred without an identifiable trigger, and no physical contact was made. The adopter reported that Munchkin gave a low growl without baring her teeth, and neither incident escalated. Munchkin in the care center has been social with staff and volunteers but in kennel has also began to lunge, hard bark and bare teeth when people approach his kennel. Medically, Munchkin is apparently healthy.
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Bessie

Bessie is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Bessie has shown fearful behavior, including flinching, cowering, whale eye, head whipping, and attempting to flee from sudden sounds or movements. She has also shown discomfort with handlers being too close, becoming tense and avoidant during leashing and walks at times. Bessie has shown improvement over time, becoming more comfortable with familiar handlers, seeking attention, leaning into petting, and exploring her surroundings, but is still generally fearful in the care center. Medically, Bessie is apparently healthy.
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Sweetie
Sweetie is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care, Sweetie has been observed to be reactive to dogs. Noted to pull towards them with a tense body. In one instance, after exiting kennel Sweetie begins barking, growling, and lunging at a neighboring kennel. When the handler pulls him away, Sweetie turns and bites the handler on their thigh. This bite did not break skin but did leave significant bruising. While on walks, Sweetie is responsive to the handler and follows verbal cues. He is also receptive to treats. Medically, Sweetie has recently treated for CIRDC and is healthy at this time.
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Twix
Twix is on the at-risk list due to ongoing behavior reasons. He has not been thriving in the Care Center and continues to display distance-increasing behaviors. Twix will hiss, spit, lunge and swat at staff when approached for interactions. Due to his stress levels, it is in his best interest to be moved out of the kennel environment and into a low-traffic, stable home. Twix will need adequate time to decompress and adjust to his new environment with an adopter experienced in handling fearful cats.
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Stick Bug
Stick Bug is at risk due to his behavioral concerns. Stick Bug is noted to show hyperarousal jumping and mouthing toward handlers hands, clothing, leash and treat pouch during his walks and when taken to the yard. He is able to be distracted with treats but will quickly become frustrated. Stick Bug is generally social and is starting to learn "take a breathe," and "touch". Medically Stick Bug has a mass/callous on lateral aspects of hind paws but is otherwise healthy at this time.
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Ferguson
Ferguson 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. Ferguson is from a hoarding situation and is likely under socialized and has been very fearful in the shelter environment. He has begun to display defensive behaviors and is not currently open to handling or interaction. Although staff has made consistent attempts at positive association and socialization in the care center, he has not warmed up and remains very fearful. 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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Dior Chanel
Dior Chanel is at risk due to behavioral concerns. In Dior’s original home, she was attacked by another dog. After being adopted, she displayed reactivity toward other animals and bit a larger dog that approached her. In the Care Centers, Dior has continued to show reactivity toward other dogs while on walks. She participates in training to help manage her arousal and is also working on muzzle training. Dior is social with staff and allows them to pet her. Medically, Dior has dental disease and a dermal mass.
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Mercury
Mercury is at risk due to behavioral concerns. In the Care Centers, Mercury is fearful and has displayed a tense body, low posture while walking, and whale eye. More recently, he has begun exhibiting kennel fighting behavior when being removed from his kennel. Although he is fearful, he will tolerate some handling. Medically, Mercury is noted to have alopecia, canine infectious respiratory disease complex, chronic otitis, a wound, and is underweight.
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Joey
Joey is at risk due to behavioral concerns. In the Care Centers, Joey becomes aroused and may begin leash biting, which can make it difficult to refocus him at times. He has displayed this behavior during two separate handling assessments and in Playgroup. Joey has started training to address his arousal and leash-biting behavior. At times, he opts out of training by soliciting attention from staff. Medically, Joey is apparently healthy.
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Sam
Sam is at-risk due to behavioral concerns. In the Care Centers, Sam is fearful. Initially, she would not allow staff to touch her and required several treats to coax her into interacting. Over time, she has become slightly more comfortable and will now allow some interaction, although she continues to require coaxing. Her owner reported that, in her previous home, Sam needed time to warm up to strangers and was sensitive to touch if not given time to be slowly introduced. She was reported to enjoy chicken, know the cues “sit” and “hand,” and be gentle with the resident children. Medically, Sam is apparently healthy.
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