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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Slips
Slips 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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Yosemite
Yosemite 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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Astrid
Astrid is on the At Risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display challenging behavior during interactions. She is extremely intelligent, highly social, and needs to expend energy constructively with interactive play sessions 3-4X/day. She displays a very short threshold for touch, although soliciting the attention and can escalate to high levels of overstimulation and reactivity. 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 feline body language, overstimulation, rough play, and who have the time to invest in managing these behaviors on a consistent basis to avoid (further) bite/scratch incidents.
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Miu Miu
Miu Miu is on the At Risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display challenging behavior during interactions. She is extremely intelligent and high energy, and needs to expend energy constructively with interactive play sessions 3-4X/day. In addition to playtime, this cat would also benefit from mental exercise from activities such as puzzle toys/games, lick mats, or clicker training. Without providing activity for her mind and body, the cat may react with rough play, potentially resulting in bite/scratch incidents. It is in his/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 feline body language, overstimulation, rough play, and who have the time to invest in managing these behaviors on a consistent basis to avoid further bite/scratch incidents.
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Mama Coco
Mama Coco is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Mama Coco was recently returned to the care center due to fearful behavior being observed while in foster. It was reported that Mama Coco would struggle settling around strangers, would bark and growl. While in the care center, Mama Coco has been observed to be highly kennel reactive. Noted to pull hard towards the other dogs in the kennel room. After being put into kennel, Mama Coco has attempted to push out in order to continue behavior. While out on walks with handlers Mama Coco will walk on a loose leash, will accept pets, and warms up with slow approach. Medically, Mama Coco has small wound on ear that is healing but otherwise healthy.
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Thor
Thor is on the At Risk list due to behavior. While social with certain handlers, he continues to display challenging behavior during interactions. He is extremely intelligent and high energy, and needs to expend energy constructively with interactive play sessions 3-4X/day. In addition to playtime, this cat would also benefit from mental exercise from activities such as puzzle toys/games, lick mats, or clicker training. Without providing activity for his mind and body, the cat may react with rough play, potentially resulting in bite/scratch incidents. 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 feline body language, overstimulation, rough play, and who have the time to invest in managing these behaviors on a consistent basis to avoid further bite/scratch incidents.
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Angel
Angel is on the At Risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and is deteriorating in the Adoptions room and no longer tolerates petting or handling, escalating very quickly when approached for socialization and during kennel cleaning. 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.
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Ocho
Ocho 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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Green Bin
Green Bin 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 his plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.
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Sam
Sam 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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Ash
Ash 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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Maxwell

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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.
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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.
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Clover

Reserved
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.
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Fluffy Mc Fluff Pants

Reserved
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.
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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.
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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.
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Ocelot
Ocelot has been placed on the at risk list for medical reasons. He has a severe URI that has caused several days of poor appetite, lethargy and discomfort. He needs support and a stress free environment.
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Twixie
Twixie has been placed on the at risk list for medical reasons. She has developed a severe upper respiratory infection that has caused many days of anorexia and weakness. She needs nursing care and a low stress place to convalesce.
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Milotic
Milotic is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care, Milotic has been observed to be fearful and is noted to retreat to the back of the kennel, snap at the leash, and vocalize when handlers attempt to leash him. His previous owner reports that Milotic has bitten once in the past. The owner attempted to pick him up to place him in his crate, and Milotic bit them on the finger. This bite was a bite and release. While out with handlers, Milotic has been observed to have a soft body and wagging tail. Medically, Milotic is apparently healthy.
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Paula
Paula is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care, Paula has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to flinch at any stimuli and seek exit when the handler attempts to interact. With unfamiliar handlers, Paula takes a considerable amount of time to warm up and will begin taking treats; however, she will maintain her distance. With familiar handlers in the yard, Paula is observed to have a loose and wiggly body. Medically, Paula is apparently healthy.
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Buddy
Buddy is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care, Buddy has been observed to be kennel reactive and have a level of anxiety. Noted to lunge towards other dogs in pop up crates and was seeking exit while heavily panting during their assessment. In his previous home Buddy is noted to know the cues sit, stay, down, and come. They described him as a high energy dog that loves dancing to music. Medically, Buddy is apparently healthy.
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Blaze
Blaze is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Blaze has shown fearful behavior in his time at the care center, including collaring, backing away, and head whipping when handlers attempted to place it. He has also displayed hard barking with a tense, forward body toward an unfamiliar staff members and is generally shutdown in the care center. Blaze has additionally been observed heavily panting and pacing in his kennel, suggesting difficulty settling in his kennel. Outside of these situations, Blaze walks well, accepts treats, and has shown no reactions to dogs or people on walks. Medically, Blaze has an ear infection and suspected chronic dermatitis.
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Mamba

Reserved
Mamba is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care, Mamba has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to growl, snarl, bare teeth, and lunge when handlers attempt to handle him. His previous owner describes him as a social and affectionate dog. Medically, Mamba has periodontal disease and is underweight.
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Weezer
Weezer is at risk for to behavior problems. Weezer is showing high arousal during leashing and leash biting when leash is presented. Regardless of the distraction attempts handlers utilize Weezer has remained focused on the leash. Weezer is social with handlers outside of kennel. Weezer is apparently healthy.
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