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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Skyler
Skyler is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center when staff have to provide basic animal care daily and she may display conflicted behaviors when engaging with attention during staff interactions or socialization. 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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Telly
Telly 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. Medically, Telly is a senior overweight cat looking for a relaxing place to spend the rest of her senior years.
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Harley
Harley is on the At Risk list due to behavior. He is an under socialized adult cat, 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/decompress, and who have experience with helping a fearful/under socialized adult cat adjust to strangers. Medically, due to have bite wounds of unknown origin when Harley arrvied, he is on a six month observation quarantine.
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Beetle
Beetle 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. Medically Beetle has large superficial wounds that he is being treated for.
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Heaven

Heaven 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 him/her plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.
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Wheaton

Wheaton is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Wheaton's previous owner stated that he is very easily aroused and will jump up high onto them. In his previous home Wheaton jumped up and was able to bite and scratch them on the face. This bite to the lip did not break skin but did leave the area swollen. During his stay in the care center Wheaton has been observed to jump up high near handlers faces. He has also been observed to jump up and bite the leash catching the handlers hand in the process. This also did not result in broken skin. Medically Wheaton is apparently healthy.
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Muchi
Muchi 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 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. She 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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Baby Boy Simba
Baby Boy Simba is at risk due to behavioral reasons. In his previous home Simba had multiple bite incidents, the first bite occurred when be was a puppy. The owner was playing with him in a rough manner and Simba "nipped" their hand. This bite did not break skin. The second bite incident occurred at the groomers when they attempted to clip his nails. This bite also did not break skin. Despite our best efforts at making him comfortable during his stay Simba has been observed to be barking and vocalizing persistently while in his crate. Medically Simba has dental disease, unspecified dermatitis, and otitis externa.
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Mercury
Mercury is at risk due to behavioral reasons. He came into our shelter as an owner surrender. During his stay in our care he has been intensely leash biting without handler being able to redirect. It is also reported that he will jump high while leash biting. Previous owner reported and also observed in shelter that Mercury will soil inside the home/ in his kennel. Owner has reported that Mercury is fearful of loud noises on the street and will jump away from the sounds. In both his previous home and recent home, owners reported Mercury is social, affectionate, very active, playful and vocal. Along with enjoying car rides. Medically, Mercury is apparently healthy.
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Violet
Violet 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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Sushi
Sushi is at risk due to behavioral concerns in care. She displays high arousal and reactivity toward other dogs, often pulling hard, hard barking and Kennel fighting. Sushi has begun to jump up and grab on and will mount handler when seeing other novel dogs while on walks. Sushi has also shown signs of anxiety, including whale eyes and hyper-vigilance when scanning her surroundings. Medically, Sushi has Allergies (undetermined) which is causing chronic dermatitis and chronic otitis externa. Continued allergy management and long-term treatment plan will be needed.
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Clinton
Clinton 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. Medically, Clinton is healthy.
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Bull
Bull is on the At Risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and is deteriorating in the Adoptions room. He used to tolerate petting and attention is now displaying signs of fearfulness and will hiss or swat when reaching close. 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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Noche Luna

Noche Luna is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Noche has been observed to be fearful during her stay in the care center. Observed to have a tense body, tucked tail, and whale eyes. She is also observed to bare teeth towards handlers if they initiate contact. Despite our best efforts to keep her comfortable in care Noche has been observed to be stressed in kennel. Noted to be vocalizing persistently, hypersalivating, panting heavily and biting and tugging the bars of her kennel door. Medically Noche is apparently healthy.
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Gingerly

Gingerly 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 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. She 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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Caramel Swirl
This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Caramel Swirl is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Caramel Swirl has been highly social with caretakers and handlers during her stay in care. But she has become difficult to walk due to her intermittent leash biting, which is increasing in intensity. At times, she will take toys or treats from handlers during leashing, but once out, she can be difficult to refocus due to her persistently jumping up and biting the lead. Medically, Caramel Swirl is apparently healthy. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. I love to be loved, but on my own terms! Let's brush up on some canine body language together!
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Patron
Patron is at risk due to kennel deterioration. In care Patron had shown signs of kennel stress such as licking her kennel walls, biting on her kennel bars, and breaking the carabiner from her kennel. She will had hard bark at other dogs across from her kennel. With handlers, she has shown social behaviors seeking attention, allowing petting, and will engage in pattern games. Medically Parton has dental disease and is overweight.
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Glimmer
Glimmer is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Glimmer has had chronic diarrhea and has allowed for limited handling while in our care. Glimmer would benefit from a quiet low stress environment so his medical concerns can be addressed appropriately.
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Octavia
Octavia is at risk for behavior concerns due to a consistent pattern of reactivity toward other dogs, including hard barking, growling, lunging, and charging at her crate or kennel door when dogs pass by. She has shown significant difficulty managing visual stimuli, often removing or destroying crate covers intended to reduce her stress. She has also exhibited barrier reactivity toward dogs housed near her, tracking their movements. Octavia can be easily leashed by handlers and staff, engages during interactions with toys, petting, and enjoys treats. Medically, apparently healthy.
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Biscuit
Biscuit is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Biscuit has been observed to be highly fearful during his stay in the care center. Observed to be low growling, hard barking, with a crouched body, raised hackles, lips curled and baring teeth. While on leash Bubbles has been observed to thrash intensely and headwhip towards the secondary handler. Medically Biscuit is apparently healthy.
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Bubbles
Bubbles is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Bubbles has been observed to be highly fearful during his stay in the care center. Observed to be low growling, hard barking, with a crouched body, raised hackles, lips curled and baring teeth. While on leash Bubbles has been observed to thrash intensely. In kennel Bubbles is observed to try and hide under the kuranda bed when handlers present the leash. Medically Bubbles is apparently healthy.
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Tinkibelle

Tinkibelle has been added to the at-risk list for medical reasons. She has had chronic skin and ear conditions that have been poorly controlled for years. She has marked changes of her ears and the skin on her lower abdomen. She also has a significant heart murmur. She needs care and attention that we cannot provide.
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Nova
Nova is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Nova has been observed to be fearful during her stay in care. During intake Nova was observed to alligator roll intensely, biting her tongue and chewing through the leash in the process. In kennel Nove is tense, fearful, and is unreceptive of treats. Medically Nova is apparently healthy.
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Bailey
Bailey is currently at risk due to behavior reasons. Bailey has been mostly social with handlers at the care center, displaying soft body and allowing most handling. When uncomfortable, she will thrash and move away. However, Bailey's previous owners report her to be reactive towards dogs and strangers, hard barking, lunging and snapping towards them. She is reported to be destructive and vocal in the home as well as mouthy. Medically, Bailey is apparently healthy.
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Mascot
Mascot is currently at risk due to behavior reasons. Mascot has displayed fearful behavior both in and out of the care center. Finders report he attempted to snap at them, and at the care center he has been baring teeth and lunging at handlers both in and out of kennel. Medically, he is apparently healthy.
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