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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Donut
Donut is currently at risk due to behavior reasons. When first arriving at the care center, Donut was fearful, remaining at the back of his kennel, shaking and moving slowly throughout the care center. However, he has opened up tremendously, often seeking handler attention by leaning in and remaining near handlers. He has also become more reactive over time, hard barking and pulling towards dogs, people and even his own reflection. Sometimes, he will then turn to handlers, jump on them or mouth their hands and sleeves. It is reported that Donut will 'scavenge' on the street grabbing twigs, feces and even a baby pacifier in his mouth. Donut is highly treat motivated and most of these behaviors can be redirected at least momentarily. Medically, Donut has demodicosis, otitis externa and is underweight.
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Tola
Tola is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Tola is a friendly senior cat. We have assessed that Tola is diabetic and have started Tola on a treatment plan; she also has dental disease and an enlarged liver. Tola will need daily maintenance with her medical condition and further follow up with outside vet care. Tola has allowed all handling and seeks attention during their exams.
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Axel
Axel is currently at risk due to behavior reasons. Axel has been highly anxious at the care center, panting, zig zagging on walks and flipping his water bowl in kennel. He also becomes easily aroused, jumping onto handlers with a tense posture and turning quickly towards touch. Axel has begun training sessions with the staff trainer and has been receptive, though is easily distracted by environmental factors such as noises. Medically, Axel is apparently healthy.
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Little Moohco
Little Moocho 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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Taylor
Taylor is on the At Risk list due to behavior. He is a likely under-socialized adult cat and 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 under-socialized/spirit cat adjust to strangers.
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Mints
Mints is on the At Risk list due to behavior. She is a likely under-socialized adult cat and 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 under-socialized/spirit cat adjust to strangers.
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Uzzy
Uzzy is currently at risk due to behavior reasons. Uzzy has been fearful at the care center, avoiding interaction and becoming tense and whale eyeing during an assessment. He has at times been difficult to leash, trying to push out of the kennel and retreating when leash is presented. In one instance, he escaped his kennel and was loose in the hallway, biting the handlers hand when they went to re-leash him. The bite resulted in two puncture wounds. He has also displayed some resource guarding, becoming tense and growling when staff attempted to remove treats off the ground near him. Medically, Uzzy has CIRDC.
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King Bubblegum

King Bubblegum is at risk due to behavioral reasons. King has been observed to be fearful during his stay at the care center. Noted to have a tense body, whale eye, and be avoidant of the handler. During his medical exam King was observed to escalate to vocalizing and baring teeth when approached. While outside with handlers King has been observed to sniff. Medically King has CIRDC and is overweight.
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T-Rex
T-Rex 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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Dionysus
Dionysus is at risk due to behavioral reasons. He has been observed to be highly kennel reactive especially when reentering the kennel room. Dionysus has been observed to pull hard towards the other dogs in the kennel room while snapping at them. After returning to kennel Dionysus spins and then snaps at the handler. While in the yard Dionysus has also been observed to fixate on other dogs. While out with handlers Dionysus has been observed to engage with toys and be receptive to treats. Medically Dionysus is apparently healthy.
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Shawna
Shawna is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and is deteriorating in the Adoptions room. She is now displaying signs of frustration and overstimulation. 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 and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.
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Puppuccino

Puppuccino is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Puppuccino has been struggling to acclimate to the care center environment despite best efforts to keep her comfortable. Puppuccino has been thrashing on leash, refusing to go back into kennel or walk having to be coaxed by one or more staff members back inside. Puppuccino is social with select staff, but struggling to acclimate. Medically, apparently healthy.
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Nala
Nala is at risk due to behavior concerns displayed in care. Nala in the care center has shown a significant amount of resource guarding, growling and snapping during her toy guarding portion of her handling assessment. The same behavior was noted in her previous home. Nala is social with staff and enjoys receiving pets. Owner reported Nala can be fearful at times but once comfortable is affectionate. Medically, Nala has Dermatitis and Dental Disease
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Pito
Pito is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Pito is a senior cat that we diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. He will need life-long medication and follow up vet visits to manage this disease. Behaviorally, he is timid, but has allowed handling.
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Thistle
Thistle 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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Mojito
Mojito is on the at-risk list to behavior concerns. Mojito in care has been deteriorating in care and not acclimating well to the shelter environment. Mojito has been rebounding off his kennel walls, at times hitting himself, and is unable to settle. Mojito is social with staff but struggling to acclimate to the care center environment. Medically, Mojito is healthy.
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Boogie Woogie

Boogie Woogie is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Boogie Woogie has not acclimating to the care center environment despite best efforts to keep him comfortable. Boogie Woogie has been leash biting, alligator rolling, and is difficult to refocus at times making it hard to walk him safely. Medically, Boogie Woogie is healthy.
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Noah
Noah is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Noah is a diabetic cat that is currently being managed on diet alone. He will need close monitoring and follow up veterinary visits to manage and adjust his treatment plan. Diabetes is most often a life long disease in cats. Noah has also developed a URI in care and is being treated at this time.
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Dana
Dana is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Dana is a suspected high rise syndrome case. She has bruising to her face and an apparent hard palate fracture. She had a pneumothorax at intake. She has very high FAS in shelter and is not eating. She would do best in a low stress environment with close monitoring to ensure her appetite improves. Behaviorally, she is fearful and growls with handling, but has tolerated medical treatments without further escalation.
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Jax
Jax arrived at MACC as an owner surrender. In his previous home Jax is reported to escalate to snapping and growling when handled. During his stay in the care center Jax has been observed to be fearful, noted to escalate baring teeth and snapping at the leash. He has been noted to resource guard both in the care center and in his previous home. Jax has continuously accepted treats throughout his stay. Medically, he is apparently healthy.
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Hubble
Hubble is on the At Risk list for medical reasons. He has episodes in which he has difficulty breathing. They may be exacerbated by stress, heat and humidity. These are not a "reverse sneezing" events. Preliminary tests suggest a narrowed trachea, but more diagnostic tests, like a bronchoscopy study of his upper airway, need to be done. Behaviorally, Hubble has been slightly fearful while in care - but warms up with a slow approach.
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Aurora
Aurora has been placed on the At Risk list for medical reasons. She has not eaten at all here at the shelter and, because she is very overweight, her poor appetite alone can make her very sick with fatty liver disease. She needs care and attention that we cannot provide.
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Oreo Pound Cake
Oreo Pound Cake is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Oreo Pound Cake has shown mixed behavioral responses to handlers, generally displaying signs of anxiety, high arousal, and distractibility, especially in or around his kennel. While he is often easily leashed and willing to explore, he frequently exhibits heavy panting, a flushed face, and dilated pupils—indicators of stress. His interactions range from being hesitant and fearful, particularly with collaring and unfamiliar stimuli, to moments of engagement with enrichment, treats, and brief physical contact when approached calmly. During an interaction with a potential adopter, Oreo began hard barking and growling at an unfamiliar staff member and needed assistance removing him. During the interaction, Oreo alternated between engaging with toys and accepting treats, but then growled at the adopter and snapped at the unfamiliar staff member after jumping on them. He has responded well to high-value treats like chicken jerky and spray cheese, and has demonstrated capacity for playful, bouncy behavior when relaxed. Medically, Oreo Pound Cake is apparently healthy.
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Franklin Saint
Franklin Saint is at risk due to his behavioral concerns. He has a known history of conflict with a teenage family member in his previous home, including growling, snapping, and a reported bite that didn't break skin. In the care center, Franklin displays fearful behavior and starting to kennel fight other dogs leaving his kennel, trying to redirect onto staff making it difficult to walk him safely. Although he will approach and sniff treats, he has shown limited engagement and remains tense and easily spooked. Medically, Franklin Saint is healthy.
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