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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Pierogi

This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Pierogi is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is an under socialized adult cat and is not thriving in the care center. She continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions and is avoidant of touch, often times fleeing from the interaction. 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 an under socialized and fearful cat adjust to strangers and new environments. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! I have lived with cats in my previous home. I have potential behavior challenges that staff will address with you when you meet me. I'm an independent kitty who likes to do my own thing. I am looking for a home with a patient person. I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace. I will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. Pierogi tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home. A volunteer writes: The sight of Pierogi tucked into her box feels a little close to how her life might be at the moment. Her world has gotten smaller but still there are some bright spots of love. Pierogi's guardian passed away and when no one was able to take care of her, she found herself at the shelter worlds away from what she once knew. Pierogi was a cherished part of a multi-cat household and hasn't been very interested in the treats and pets we have to offer, choosing instead to snuggle up in her beloved box fully decorated with blankets. Pierogi's hoping to find a patient family who will welcome her exactly as she is.
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Chloe
Chloe 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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Allan
Allan 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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Mr. Pickles
Mr. Pickles is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Mr. Pickles arrived at the Care Center as a stray with no known history. Upon his arrival Mr. Pickles was highly fearful, retreating from handlers attempting to leash him. Despite efforts to keep him comfortable, Mr. Pickles has allowed minimal handling with staff. Mr. Pickles is also noted to be highly reactive to dogs, pulling hard withe tense body, vocalizing with visual fixation that is difficult to redirect. Mr. Pickles has been difficult to handle safely when being returned to kennel, often baulking in front of his kennel without being able to be coaxed forward with verbal cues or treats, and at times scrambling away and seeking exit. With staff Mr. Pickles is generally aloof, and is treat motivated at times. Medically Mr. Pickles had a wound which appears to have healed; currently is being treated for CIRDC, is noted to be underweight, and has dental disease.
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Jack
Jack is at risk due to his bite hsitory and behavior concerns. Jack was brought in by police after biting two people at a backyard gathering. One bite victim had left before police arrived; the second was bitten while trying to kennel Jack. He has growled, snapped, and shown stress signals (whale eye, lip licking, tense body, barking, retreating) during handling and veterinary exams, requiring muzzling for safe completion. In-kennel, he displays variable behavior, alternating between affiliative approaches and tense vocalizations, growling, or avoidance. Medically, Jack is Apparently Healthy.
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Jenny
Jenny is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns in the care center as well as in her previous home. Jenny in the care center has not been acclimating to the care center environment despite best efforts to keep her comfortable. Jenny when approached in kennel is seen to pant heavily, hard bark when approach and growling at staff that approach. Jenny in her previous home was chewing on something she shouldn’t have had. When someone tried to take it from her mouth, she growled and bit their hand, causing a small puncture wound that bled. Jenny outside of her kennel is fearful and is warming up to staff but is struggling to acclimate inside of her kennel. Medically, Jenny may have allergies.
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Speed Racer
Speed Racer is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Speed Racer in the care center is not acclimating to the shelter environment despite best efforts to keep her comfortable. Speed Racer during interaction and in kennel heavily pants, has difficulty settling on her own, and dilated pupils, occasionally leash biting. Medically, Speed Racier is apparently healthy.
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Buddy
Buddy has been added to the At Risk List for medical reasons. Buddy is one kitten in a litter of 6 that have been diagnosed with ringworm and various degrees of URI/conjunctivitis. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up of their medical concerns.
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Guy
Guy is at risk list for medical reasons. Guy is one kitten in a litter of 6 that have been diagnosed with ringworm and various degrees of URI/conjunctivitis. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up of their medical concerns.
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Shamooni
Shamooni 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. Her owner describes her as independent cat that loves to lounge around and prefers contact on her own terms. 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, she has some matting and moderate dental disease.
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Bobo

Bobo is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Bobo in the care center has displayed a high level of dog reactivity, barking, lunging and thrashing on leash in attempts to refocus him or walk him past other dogs making it difficult to walk him safely at times. Bobo is a bit fearful in care, but is social with staff. Medically, Bobo has a wound on his right shoulder.
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Selly
Selly is at risk for medical reasons. She has multiple mammary masses with one large mass close to rupturing. Selly needs placement so she can have the mass (and chain) surgically removed to continue providing her with a good quality of life. She allows all handling for medical exams. Behaviorally, she is best suited for a single pet home and for an adopter who has experience managing the following behaviors: anxiety, barrier/on-leash reactivity, poor impulse control.
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Salmon
Salmon is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Salmon has had a persistent URI in shelter and has not responded to treatment. He also has dermatitis that is not resolving with treatment. Salmon would benefit from placement outside the shelter in a low stress environment. He will need follow up veterinary care for his URI, dermatitis, and dental disease.
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Bujulito (leeto)
Bujulito (leeto) is at risk list for medical reasons. Bujulito has had elevated liver values on bloodwork in shelter. They have been rechecked and remain high. He would benefit from additional diagnostics including an abdominal ultrasound with placement. Behaviorally, he is fearful and prefers not to be handled by medical staff.
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Beth
Beth is at risk list for medical reasons. Beth is one kitten in a litter of 6 that have been diagnosed with ringworm and various degrees of URI/conjunctivitis. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up of their medical concerns.
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Ben
Ben at risk list for medical reasons. Ben is one kitten in a litter of 6 that have been diagnosed with ringworm and various degrees of URI/conjunctivitis. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up of their medical concerns.
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Bow
Bow is at risk list for medical reasons. Bow is one kitten in a litter of 6 that have been diagnosed with ringworm and various degrees of URI/conjunctivitis. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up of their medical concerns.
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Greg
Greg is at risk list for medical reasons. Greg is one kitten in a litter of 6 that have been diagnosed with ringworm and various degrees of URI/conjunctivitis. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up of their medical concerns.
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Tigger
Tigger 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. Medically Tigger is healthy.
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Zeus
Zeus 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. His owner describes him as a friendly, affectionate, quite, lazy, independent cat. 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. Medically he is matted, but otherwise healthy.
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Toby
Toby is on the at-risk list for behavioral and medical reasons. During his stay in the care center Toby has been observed to be very fearful and has allowed limited handling. When approached he is observed to retreat to the back of the kennel and press his head to the bottom of the kennel. Often escalating to growling and snapping at the leash. If a hook is used in an attempt to remove the leash from Toby he will escalate to biting the hook. Medically Toby has pneumonia and dental disease. Toby is currently not eating with us and will require injectable medication if he continues to refuse to eat. Toby would greatly benefit from hospitalization where he can be treated more intensely than we are able to provide in shelter.
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Honey Bee
Honey Bee 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 him plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. Medically Honey Bee is overweight.
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Pepper
Pepper 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. His owner describes him as an active and playful cat that likes to spend most of his time in the living room. He has not warmed up in the care center 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. Medically Pepper is apparently healthy.
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Saphire
Saphire is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Saphire in the care center has been struggling to acclimate, leash biting in attempts to remove her from kennel making it difficult to walk her safely at times. Saphire is also reactive to other dogs on leash, lunging and pulling towards other dogs periodically fixating on them but can be refocused at times. Medically, Saphire has a rash around her spay site.
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Cinnamon
Cinnamon is at risk for behavior reasons. Cinnamon has begun to deteriorate in care, leash biting when leaving the building. When exhibiting these behaviors, she is difficult to interrupt and becomes aroused growling and thrashing. She is otherwise very tolerant and affectionate with staff and volunteers. Medically she has dental disease and is mildly over conditioned.
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