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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Maxwell

Maxwell is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the prior home, Maxwell was reported to have bitten two people. In both incidents, he bit and immediately released after being approached and touched while asleep. Previous owner noted Maxwell is attentive, empathetic, and playful. Maxwell in the care center has been social and playful with staff. Medically, Maxwell is noted to be overweight and has recently recovered from CIRDC.

Solitare

Solitare is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Solitare is one of 5 kittens in a litter that has been diagnosed with ringworm. Ringworm is difficult to effectively treat and manage in the current shelter population due to overpopulation, staffing, resources. Placement would include topical and oral treatment as well as veterinary follow-up.

Hearts

Hearts is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Hearts is one of 5 kittens in a litter that has been diagnosed with ringworm. Ringworm is difficult to effectively treat and manage in the current shelter population due to overpopulation, staffing, resources. Placement would include topical and oral treatment as well as veterinary follow-up.

Gin Rummy

Gin Rummy is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Gin Rummy is one of 5 kittens in a litter that has been diagnosed with ringworm. Ringworm is difficult to effectively treat and manage in the current shelter population due to overpopulation, staffing, resources. Placement would include topical and oral treatment as well as veterinary follow-up.

Coco

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Coco is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Coco is a geriatric dog with comorbidities. She has been diagnosed with a UTI and is currently being treated. She also has dental disease, a mammary gland tumor, heart murmur, rough haircoat, elevated liver and kidney values on bloodwork. Coco will need follow up with a vet for geriatric care, long-term planning. Behaviorally, Coco has allowed all medical handling.

Dizzie

Dizzie is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Dizzie has shown fearful and conflicted behavior around unfamiliar people, including backing away, growling, chuffing, avoiding handling, and becoming uncomfortable with direct attention or eye contact. She has also been reported to kennel fight and cover her kennel in feces due to her stress in the care center. Dizzie warms up with treats, becomes social once comfortable, and has been able to participate with staff and volunteers and handling after taking time to acclimate. Medically, Dizzie is apparently healthy.

Cash

Cash is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the prior home, Cash was reported to display significant resource guarding, particularly around his crate. Cash has a reported history of three bite incidents, including one that occurred when someone attempted to remove him from his crate. All reported bites were bite-and-release incidents. Cash does interact with most enrichment items given to him, especially food based enrichment Medically, Cash was matted, but was recently shaved.

Clover

Clover is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns in his previous home. In the home, Clover displayed significant fearful and defensive behavior shortly after adoption. On his first night in the home, he growled before biting a child on the hand, causing a puncture wound/breaking skin. He was also reported to have bitten two other children, causing bruising without breaking skin, and reportedly bit a total of four times during his time in the home. Clover in the care center has been comfortable with staff, and enjoys going on his walks. Medically, Clover has CIRDC, matted, emaciated and has diarrhea.

Fluffy Mc Fluff Pants

Fluffy Mc Fluff Pants is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Fluffy Mc Fluff Pants is a severely obese cat that has a poor quality of life in shelter. She is inactive and her appetite is intermittent. She also frequently has an increased respiratory rate, which is suspected to be related to her obesity and FAS. With placement, activity and an appropriate diet for weight loss should be prioritized. Behaviorally, Fluffy Mc Fluff Pants has no problem vocalizing her protests, but she generally allows all handling and even seems to enjoy petting.

Calabunga

Calabunga is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Calabunga's previous owner states that he will become tense, growl, hard bark, hover, snap, or attempt to bite when in the possession of toys, food, or treats. During intake, Calabunga lunged and bit the trail adopter's partner on the arm when they touched him while he had a toy in his mouth. This bite left a small puncture wound. The previous adopter also reports that he will bark, growl, lunge, snap, and attempt to bite animals and people that he sees while on walks. While in care, Calabunga has been receptive to treats and accepts contact. Medically, Calabunga is underweight.

Fredo

Fredo is on the at-risk list for medical and behavioral reasons. He is a friendly dog with heartworm disease. He needs treatment with injections of melarsomine at a local veterinarian's office to resolve his condition. Behaviorally, Fredo has allowed all handling and has been observed to be receptive to treats. However, while in the possession of a toy, Fredo is noted to lunge and bite the assess-a-hand when it approached him. Fredo has also been showing signs of kennel stress, spinning persistently while in kennel.

Theodore

Theodore needs at risk placement for medical reasons. He is a friendly, senior cat with mild chronic kidney disease and a heart murmur. He needs a special diet indefinitely and blood pressure monitoring by a local veterinarian.