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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Poe
Poe is on the at-risk list due to behavior. He is an 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 and under socialized adult cat adjust to strangers.
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Luna
Luna 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/stressed cat adjust to strangers.
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Tinker
Tinker is on the At Risk list due to behavior. Although she is social and friendly, she is not thriving in the care center. Tinker is easily overstimulated by both noises and other cats and will redirect onto handlers, making her difficult to safely interact with. 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 to adjust and who have experience managing cats who are prone to overstimulation and redirection.
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Peaches
Peaches 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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Lucy
Lucy 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 his 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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Glen
Glen is currently on the at-risk list due to behavioral concerns observed in the care center. Staff have noted intermittent episodes of heightened arousal, during which Glen becomes mouthy, jumps, and mouths handlers’ arms and belongings. While in foster care, Glen has also been observed displaying high-energy behaviors, including jumping, nipping, and mounting. During calmer, more settled periods, Glen is able to engage appropriately in training sessions with handlers and demonstrates positive social behaviors. Medically,Glen is apparently healthy.Apparently Healthy
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Joe
Joe 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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Maximus Prime
Maximus Prime is on the At Risk list for medical reasons. He has heartworm disease and needs care and attention that we cannot provide.
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Ben
Ben is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Ben has not acclimated well to the shelter environment and remains highly fearful and avoidant of interaction and staff. He flees to the back of his crate when attempting to leash him, does not accept any form of treats or toys, and consistently seeks an exit. Medically, Ben is apparently healthy.
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King Dee Dee
King is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care King has been observed to have a low threshold for arousal and be on leash reactive. Noted to jump up on handlers persistently, often with an open mouth. Recently King has been observed to pull hard towards other dogs and people while on leash. This behavior is not able to be redirected easily. During one instance when a handler attempts to move King away from another dog he spins towards the handler and jumps at them with an open mouth. His previous owner describes him as active and social. Medically, King has unspecified dermatitis and otitis externa.
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Michael
Michael 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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Angel
Angel is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Angel is struggling to acclimate to the care center environment, including repeated jumping on the kennel door, barking, and difficulty settling. He did have an altercation with another dog after getting loose from his crate, but the bite to the other dog did not break skin. Angel is highly responsive to training, quickly learns new cues, and is social with staff. Medically, Angel is underweight.
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Chirop
Chirop 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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Mizuky
Mizuky is on the At Risk list due to behavior. She has a bite/scratch history and continues signs of overstimulation 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 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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Saline
Saline is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Saline was returned to the Care Center as an owner surrender due to housing concerns. Saline's owner reported she does have a bite history. When Saline's owner was in a physical altercation with another person, Saline bit the other person leaving several puncture wounds and required medical attention. Upon intake Saline was social with staff. During walks she has been treat receptive. Saline's owner noted she is crate trained, and understands basic commands such as 'sit', 'stay', and 'drop-it'. Medically, Saline is apparently healthy.
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Ranch Dressin
Ranch Dressin is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Ranch Dressin displays fearful behavior, including a low body, tucked tail, shaking, and avoidance of handlers, often staying near exits. Ranch Dressin will approach handlers on his own terms when given the choice to, but struggles to acclimate in the care center environment. In the care center Ranch Dressin is noted to take treats from handlers when slowly approached. Medically, Ranch Dressin is apparently healthy.
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Mocha
Mocha is at risk due to behavioral concerns in her previous home. Although details were not provided, Mocha's previous owner reported that she has separation anxiety, destructive tendencies, and a multiple bite history. Mocha was reported to have bitten children and multiple smaller animals (including opossums, birds, and squirrels), resulting in their passing. During her stay in care, Mocha has been easily leashed and enjoys treats and solicits attention from handlers. Medically, Mocha is apparently healthy.
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Egypt
Egypt is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Egypt arrived at the Care Center as an owner surrender due to housing instability. Egypt has been struggling with a decreasing threshold for arousal, noted to jump up and bite the leash during her handling assessment and when staff attempt to walk her. In one instance she slipped out of the leash due to persistent biting and shaking of the leash. Staff have reported the Egypt's leash biting is manageable with toys however. Egypt was noted to be initially fearful, but has shown significant improvements with sociability allowing contact and is treat receptive. Medically, Egypt is apparently healthy.
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Eggsy
Eggsy is at risk due to behavioral reasons. It is reported that Eggsy has bitten two people; however, limited details were acquired. While in care, Eggsy has been observed to become overaroused. Noted to head whip when handlers initiate contact. With handlers Eggsy is exuberant and receptive to treats. Medically, Eggsy is apparently healthy.
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Stella
Stella is at risk due to behavioral reasons. When Stella initially arrived, she was observed to lunge while in kennel, refuse walks, and head whip when handled. Recently Stella has warmed up to handlers, noted to have a soft body and is easily leashed. However, during her reassessment, Stella escalated to lunging and attempting to bite the handler when they initiated contact. In the home, her owner reported that she guards treats, food, and toys, growls during nail trims, and experiences separation anxiety. Her owner also shared that Stella enjoys belly rubs and loves activities such as fetch, running, hiking, and swimming in rivers or lakes. Medically, Stella has CIRDC.
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Coffee Grounds
Coffee Grounds is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Coffee Grounds arrived at the Care Center as a stray with no known history. Upon arrival Coffee Grounds was noted to be fearful but did warm up to staff. Coffee Grounds was noted be social during her handling assessment, approaching staff readily and highly treat receptive. Unfortunately, Coffee Grounds has recently begun to leash bite with more consistency and at times is difficult to handle safely. Handlers have had some success with redirecting Coffee Grounds with treats and squeaker toys, but it is difficult to do so. Medically, Coffee Grounds is apparently healthy.
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Blizzard
Blizzard is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Blizzard has not acclimated well to the shelter environment and has not allowed staff to return him to his kennel safely. Blizzard initially started balking when outside and took a significant amount of time for handlers to coax him back into the building. Blizzard refused high-value treats such as chicken breast and sliced cheese. Once double leashed, Blizzard escalated to intense levels of thrashing, flailing, alligator rolling, and leash biting, which has resulted in him hurting himself. In the kennel, Blizzard will eat treats that are closest to him. Medically, Blizzard is apparently healthy.
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Ginger
Ginger is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Ginger's previous owner reported a variety of behavior concerns in the previous home towards strangers, children, and other dogs. She is reported to lunge, growl, bark hard, and snap. Gnger is reported to have bitten a child, a relative of the owner, on the leg and groin. The bites broke skin and drew blood. During her intake, Ginger displayed similar behaviors that her owner reported, and began thrashing and refusing to walk. Medically, Ginger is apparently healthy.
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Sir Wellington
Sir Wellington is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Sir Wellington arrived at the Care Center as a stray. Upon intake Sir Wellington was noted to be fearful but allowed handling. During his handling assessment Sir Wellington allowed all contact and was treat receptive. Sir Wellington has been noted to be on-leash reactive, visually fixating and pulling hard towards dogs and not easily redirected. Unfortunately, Sir Wellington has been showing significant signs of deterioration in kennel. He has been observed to be persistently barking, heavily panting, biting at is kennel lock, and finger painting his kennel with feces. When outside of the shelter environment, Sir Wellington has remains social with staff. Medically, Sir Wellington is apparently healthy.
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Peanut
Peanut is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Peanut has been showing signs of kennel stress and deterioration as her length of stay progresses despite best efforts to keep her comfortable. She has been seen jumping to the top of her kennel or the kennel door, fingerpainting her kennel with feces, and attempting to engage in a kennel fight once out of her kennel. Peanut engages in training sessions in a calmer setting and readily engages in play with soft/plush toys. Medically, Peanut is apparently healthy. happy cocktail, crate. Fine to go into built in Michaela Crowe
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