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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Mochi
Mochi is on the at-risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and 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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Thio

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Thio is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Thio has been displaying high levels of kennel stress during his stay. In the kennel, he has been seen alternating between panting with a flushed face/red eyes, growling, baring teeth, lunging, and hard barking when approached in the kennel or if a person lingers in front of his kennel. He has also been observed to stare at his saddle doors. Out of the kennel, Thio does solicit attention, engages with his enrichment, and readily accepts treats. Medically, Thio is apparently healthy.
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Bart
Bart is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Bart has been observed to quickly become over aroused during his stay in the care center. Noted to fixate on the hose, biting, holding, and tugging on it. This behavior is not able to be redirected, using treats, toys, squeakies sounds, or novel sounds. Bart has also been observed to jump up and mouth the handler, mouthing their clothes and treat bag. This behavior is able to be redirected using treats. During his stay in the care center Bart has been observed to be treat motivated and enjoys playing two toy fetch. Medically Bart has an aural hematoma, gets chronic ear infections, but is overall healthy.
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Baxter
Baxter is currently at risk due to behavior reasons. Baxter has been social with handlers during his stay at the care center. Engaging in leash biting at times but easily redirected with treats. However, he has begun to deteriorate, spinning and jumping high in his kennel and kennel fighting. Medically, Baxter has an aural hematoma and chronic otitis.
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Magnus
Magnus is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Magnus in the care center has been deteriorating despite best efforts to keep him comfortable. Magnus has began to leash bite intensely while on walks whilst being unable to be refocused at times, and has began to become reactive to new staff member approaching him, starting to hard bark at them making it difficult to walk him safely. Magnus is social with staff members he is familiar with, but is struggling in the kennel environment. Medically, Magnus is receiving treatment for persistent CIRDC.
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Shadow
Shadow is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Shadow in the care center has displayed a significant amount of fearfulness, hard barking and lunging at unfamiliar staff members that approach him in kennel or on leash, and is selective to who he will tolerate handling him. Shadow is becoming more social in the care center with familiar staff members, but still remains fearful during most interactions. Medically, Shadow is apparently healthy.
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Iren
Iren is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Iren is an adult diabetic cat that has allowed very limited handling while in our care. Iren would benefit from a quiet low stress environment so their medical concerns can be addressed appropriately. 
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Sunshine
Sunshine 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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Dodge
Dodge 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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Milly
Milly is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Milly in the care center has been deteriorating due to her length of stay despite best efforts to keep her comfortable. Milly has began to lunge, hard bark and kennel fight with neighboring dogs when exiting/entering kennel, making it difficult to walk her safely. Milly is social and affectionate with staff, but is struggling in the kennel enviorment. Medically, Milly is on a GI diet for intermittent diarrhea but is overall healthy.
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Kratos
Kratos is at risk due behavior concerns. Kratos has difficulty managing arousal, leash biting behavior, and impulsivity. He has escalated to jumping and leash biting at handlers when frustrated. While he has shown responsiveness to redirection, his behaviors remain consistent. Medically, Kratos has otitis externa and will need regular ear cleanings.
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Pantera
Pantera is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Pantera is a young cat with recurring (possibly chronic) constipation. He came to ACC with a history of being deobstipated recently. Within a week of his time here, he became obstipated again and we had to administer enemas and deobstipate again. Pantera will need to be on a canned diet and laxatives long-term and will need to be closely monitored for regular defecation.
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Wiggle
Wiggle has been added to at-risk list for medical issues. In his left ear canal, there is a small fleshy mass that is causing chronic ear infections. This mass may be a polyp or a cancerous growth. He needs care and attention that we cannot provide.
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Sour Neon Skittles
Sour Neon Skittles is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Sour Neon Skittles has developed and upper respiratory infection while at the shelter. She is not eating, and while Skittles enjoys some petting, she is not a fan of handling for her treatments. Sour Neon Skittles would do best outside of the shelter environment to reduce her stress and allow her body to heal.
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Sage
Sage is on the at-risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display potentially 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. This cat seeks attention but will also display signs of overstimulation, which may escalate to a bite/scratch incident. 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 bite/scratch incidents.
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Violin
Violin is on the at-risk list for behavior concerns. Violin arrived at MACC as a stray with no known history. During his stay in the care center Violin has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to have a tense body, retreats from handlers and show whale eye. With a slow approach, Violin has slightly warmed up to some handlers, even displaying social behavior by soliciting attention. Medically, he is apparently healthy.
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Roadrunner

Roadrunner is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Roadrunner arrived at MACC as a stray with no known history. During his stay in the care center Roadrunner has been observed to be highly reactive. Noted to lunge and hard bark towards people, dogs, and bikes. During his assessment Roadrunner was also observed to lunge towards the handler with an open mouth. It has also been reported by staff that Roadrunner will growl in the back of his kennel as people pass by. He has tolerated some handling. Medically, he is apparently underweight and has CIRDC.
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Sheba Love
Sheba Love is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Sheba Love has CIRDC and pneumonia and was recently hospitalized at an outside veterinarian. While she is now back in shelter, she will need continued hospitalization until she is eating well and able to be switched to oral medications. Behaviorally, she has allowed medical handling.
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Bugsy
Bugsy is at risk due to concerning behavior in care. Bugsy bit a staff member multiple times when they attempted to leash him, causing puncture wounds. He has shown avoidance behaviors, leash biting, and increased sensitivity to handling, particularly when pressure is applied. While Bugsy has displayed moments of social engagement, especially during play. Medically, Bugsy is apparently healthy.
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Olive
Olive is at-risk due to behavior concerns. She arrived at the care centers as a stray and was loose and wiggly during her intake. However, during her stay in the care center Olive has been observed to be fearful. Noted to have a tense body and low tail, but will slowly warm up with coaxing. Olive has started to display signs of deterioration and has been observed to jump up towards handlers, mouth handlers, and leash bite. Medically, she is apparently healthy.
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Sevyn
Sevyn is at risk due to Behavior concerns. Sevyn has bitten a dog two times in the past, a familiar and an unfamiliar dog. His previous owner states that it is unclear what trigger is causing him to bite. Sevyn has also been observed to lunge and snap towards children, and attempt to bite when touched unexpectedly by unfamiliar people. During intake, Sevyn has been observed to be fearful noted to have a low tail and whale eye. His previous owner describes him as a social and affectionate dog. In care Sevyn is social with handlers and easily follows commands. He walks well on leash and is treat motivated. Medically, he is apparently healthy.
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Jordon
Jordon is currently at risk due to behavior reasons. Jordon was surrendered to ACC due to a bite incident that occurred in his previous home. Jordon escaped the apartment and when owner went to grab him, he bit both wrists leaving punctures. At the care center he greets handlers with soft body and wagging tail but tenses, stares, and creates distance from handler when petting or collaring is attempted. Additionally, Jordon is reported by the previous owner to have separation anxiety, and has been observed at the care center to be at the front of his kennel vocalizing, panting and chewing at the kennel bars. Medically, Jordon has dental disease.
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Butter-Bar
Butter Bar is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Butter has been observed to be highly dog reactive. Noted to lunge towards dogs in pop up crates and pull hard towards dogs on the street. One instance while reacting to a dog in a pop up crate Butter almost made contact with the handlers leg. Another time when a handler took Butter out of kennel she bit and released the handlers ankle before going to cage fight with the neighboring dog. This bite did not break skin. With handlers Butter has been observed to be receptive to squeakie sounds. Medically Butter has mild dental disease.
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Brain
Brain is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Brain has not been acclimating well in the shelter environment despite best efforts to keep him comfortable. Brain in kennel is observed to be whining, whimpering and vocalizing in kennel during most hours of the day in the shelter and during interactions, will begin to vocalize with handlers and whine. Brain is social with staff, but is struggling in the care center environment. Medically, Brain has a dermal mass on his right elbow and elevated potassium levels.
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Rogue
Rogue is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Rogue has displayed fearfulness and sensitivity to her surroundings, particularly near the kennels and in unfamiliar environments. While she has demonstrated the ability to relax with encouragement, she remains hyperaware of her surroundings and allows minimal handling. Medically, Rogue currently on treatment for CIRDC.
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