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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Taki
Taki is at risk due to behavior concerns. He often pancakes or refuses to walk in unfamiliar or open areas. While he can be leashed and handled, he has shown arousal-related behaviors, fearfulness, and leash biting, as well as catching onto handlers' clothing during heightened states. However, Taki also demonstrates moments of sociability, leaning into handlers for attention when approached slowly. Medically taki is apparently healthy.
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Jack-O-Lantern
Jack-O-Lantern is at risk due to behavior concerns. Jack arrived at the care center as an owner surrender. During intake Jack was friendly and outgoing with staff, jumping socially and taking treats gently. In the care center, Jack continues to jump on staff but is redirected with treat scatters. Jack was observed to hyper salivate, hard pant and bite and tug on his leash in kennel but has slightly improve. Outside of his kennel he remains anxious-hypersalivating and fixating on staff treats pouch, and has begun kennel fighting with multiple instances of him spinning back on the handler, with an open mouth but not making contact. Despite our best efforts by offering daily enrichment Jack is having a hard time adjusting to the stress of the environment. Medically, Jack is apparently healthy.
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Kit Kat
Kit Kat 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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Morrison
Morrison is on the at-risk list for for medical reasons - Morrison is a senior cat with an abdominal mass. He is clinically stable, but requires additional diagnostics to confirm a diagnosis of neoplasia. Some cases of intestinal neoplasia in cats can be treatable, others carry poor prognoses. Palliative care is also an option.
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Romero
Romero is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Romero is an adult diabetic cat. We are unable to manage his diabetes in the shelter effectively. Romero should be placed in a home that is prepared to medically manage his diabetes long-term, as this is most often a life-long condition.
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Kiva
Kiva is at risk due to behavioral concerns. He was surrendered to the care center by his owner, who described him as social, affectionate, and playful. Upon intake, Kiva was jumping on staff with force and was mouthy. Additionally, Kiva is observed to be on leash reactive, where he fixates on and barks at dogs in view. Recently, his behavior has escalated, with Kiva being observed jumping towards and mouthing another staff member's ankle. Despite daily enrichment efforts, Kiva is struggling to adjust to the shelter environment. Medically, Kiva recently recovered from CIRDC.
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Titan

Titan is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Titan is struggling within the care center despite best efforts to keep him comfortable. Titan in care has been stressed in his kennel, pulling his water bucket in and having a poor kennel precense at times, jumping and hard barking at his door. Titan also has a history of snapping when his neck his touched in care. Medically, Titan is apparently healthy.
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Pepper
Pepper is at risk for behavior reasons. Pepper can become easily aroused during walks or while with staff in the yard. While in this aroused state, he become jumpy and mouthy with moderate pressure. He has been otherwise social, playful, done well on an adoption interaction and is willing to work for treats. Medically, he is apparently healthy.
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Leo
Leo is at risk for behavior reasons. Leo is a sweet and social dog. He has on at least 3 occasions eaten inappropriate items. The most recent resulting in an intestinal blockage requiring surgery at the care center. He will need careful management to be sure he does not ingest anything that can cause another blockage. Medically, he is currently healthy dog.
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Wiz
Wiz is on the at-risk list for medical reasons - Wiz has a worsening, significant anemia in care. The cause is unknown, but his hematocrit value has dropped significantly and he has been noted to be drinking excessively which can be a sign of numerous diseases. He needs additional diagnostics and care outside the capacity in shelter.
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Frosty
Frosty is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Frosty is a senior dog with two tumors. The mass on his tail is large and ruptured. Frosty should have his masses removed and biopsied to determine if they are cancerous. He is very social with people and other dogs.
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Sugar
Sugar 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 the Fraidy Cat Club behavior modification program 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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Sapphire
Sapphire is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Sapphire arrived at the care center as a owner surrender. In the care center, Sapphire is social an allows handling. Sapphire is also on leash reactive with people and dogs where she has spun back towards the handler. Sapphire was also observed to hard bark and lunge at staff members while in her crate. With a incident of her mouthing the handlers hand when attempting to return her to a crate. Recently, this behavior has escalated and Sapphire jumped up and bit and released a staff members chest. Despite our best efforts by offering daily enrichment Sapphire is having a hard time adjusting to the stress of the environment. Medically, Sapphire is healthy.
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Morty
Morty is at risk for behavior reasons. Morty tolerated handling after intake but quickly became fearful of exiting his kennel, escalating to hard barking, lunging and leash biting. He will guard high value items such as long-lasting chews and kongs. Medically, he is apparently healthy.
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Mocha
Mocha is on the at-risk list for behavior concerns. Mocha in care has been intensely fearful and has escalated to snapping, snarling, lip curling and growling at the handlers when attempted to interact but will approach on her own volition to select handlers allowing very minimal handling, making it difficult to walk her safely at times. Medically, Mocha has Mild dental disease.
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Cruiser
Cruisier is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Cruiser is not acclimating well to the shelter environment and has begun to not want to go back to kennel, pancaking, thrashing on leash and alligator rolling, refusing to move when being coaxed back to kennel frequently. Cruiser is social with staff but is struggling despite best efforts to keep him comfortable. Medically, Cruiser has dental disease.
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Keanu
Keanu 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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Circe
Circe is on the at-risk list for behavior concerns. Circe in care has been intensely fearful, and has escalating to snapping, lunging and growling at handlers in attempts to handler him. Circe will slowly warm up to select handlers, but will still remain shut down, shaking in handlers' laps. Medically, Circe is apparently healthy.
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Rhino
Rhino is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Rhino has not been acclimating well to the shelter environment despite best efforts to keep him comfortable. Rhino when returning to kennel, will begin to leash bite intensely with staff when returning to kennel, and becomes quickly frustrated resulting in him redirecting onto a staff members arm. Medically, Rhino is apparently healthy.
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Runa

Runa is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. She has been acclimating well to the shelter environment despite best efforts to keep her comfortable. Runa has been observed as reactive on leash to other dogs, and when approached in her kennel, she begins to snarl, lunge, and bare her teeth. Runa’s snarling, lunging, and growling in her kennel are likely triggered by the noise and crowding of the shelter, which can amplify fear-based reactions in confined, overwhelming environments. Runa has a history of being fearful of new people, but she is calm and social with staff outside the kennel. Medically, Runa is overweight.
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Joy
Joy is on the at-risk list for medical and behavioral reasons. Joy has not been eating well in care and has displayed signs of high FAS. She has lost 3 lbs in care and has now developed a URI and her behavior precludes supportive care. She is at increased risk of developing hepatic lipidosis due to being overweight with prolonged a prolonged period of inappetence. Joy 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 she is not eating, 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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Harp
Harp 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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Bam Bam
Bam Bam is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Bam Bam in care has not been acclimating well to the shelter environment. Bam Bam recently has begun to become more aroused out of kennel, starting to mount staff, making it difficult to walk him safely. Bam Bam also has a history of growling and hard barking at staff, and allowing minimal handling, tensing up at staff when being handled. Medically, Bam Bam is being treated for CIRDC.
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Tilly
Tilly is at Risk for medical reasons. Tilly has blood work and abdominal ultrasound findings suggestive of neoplasia or systemic inflammatory disease. She has lost 1/2 pound since her arrival at the shelter. Immediate placement for further work up or palliative care is recommended. Behaviorally, Tilly is friendly with a slow approach.
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Geezie
Geezie has a dermal mass, periodontal disease and stridor. His breathing is stable and he has not shown signs of respiratory distress. An upper airway mass is possible. Immediate placement for further work up or palliative care is recommended. Behaviorally, Geezie is fearful and avoids contact with staff. He has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association 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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