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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Fillo
Fillo 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. Fillo 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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Gwendalyn
Gwendalyn is on the at-risk list due to behavior. Gwendalyn has made some progress and developed the start of relationships with some members of the behavior staff but is not thriving in the care center and is deteriorating in the Adoptions room. Where she previously remained reserved and was tolerant of a more limited amount of touch in a limited area of her body - staff have been able to get her to discover her love for being pet with the scratcher tool and leading her own petting sessions. When she is feeling great and social, she comes to the front of her cage to rub her cheeks on the tool and may even sniff a hand offered out to her and pet herself with it. However, due to her length of stay and the shelter environment, she is now displaying signs of barrier frustration and overstimulation. Some days she is more than willing to accept pets and even let staff work with her on getting comfortable with pets along her lower back. Other days, she can be easily triggered with cage cleaning or a quick movement of a hand as food or treats are placed in her cage. 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, can respect her boundaries (which she makes known) and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.
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Archer

Archer 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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Platinum
Platinum is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Litter of 6 kittens that have been diagnosed with ringworm. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up.
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Zinc
Zinc is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Litter of 6 kittens that have been diagnosed with ringworm. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up.
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Copper
Copper is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Litter of 6 kittens that have been diagnosed with ringworm. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up.
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Cobalt
Cobalt is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Litter of 6 kittens that have been diagnosed with ringworm. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up.
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Silver
Silver is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Litter of 6 kittens that have been diagnosed with ringworm. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up.
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Bismuth
Bismuth is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Litter of 6 kittens that have been diagnosed with ringworm. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up.
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Knight
Knight 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. Knight might have less stress around other cats as he comes from a hoarding case.
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Sofritas
Sofritas 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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Rusty
Rusty is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Rusty arrived at the Care Centers as a stray with no known history. Upon intake Rusty was noted to be highly fearful and defensive, growling at staff and snapped at police officers that found him. During his stay, Rusty has shown concerning levels of reactivity to other dogs. Rusty is observed to pull-hard toward dogs with raised hackles and become tense body; he is not easily redirected. With select staff, Rusty has shown limited socialization. Medically Rusty is noted to have dental disease and has started treatment for CIRDC.
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Count Meowcula
Count Meowcula 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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Kaneki
Kaneki is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Kaneki has been struggling to acclimate to the care center environment despite best efforts to keep him comfortable. Kaneki when being removed from kennel will begin to leash bite intermittently, and is difficult to refocus when doing so making it hard to walk him safely. Kaneki is also reported to heavily pant and vocalize in his kennel at times, and not want to come out of kennel despite attempts to coax him out. Medically, Kaneki is underweight and has glaucoma.
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Suga Suga
Suga Suga is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Suga Suga arrived at the Care Center as a stray with no known history. Upon intake Suga Suga was noted to be easily leashed and entered kennel without issue. However, was noted to become fearful with potential for defensive escalation during medical exam and handling assessment; growling, head-whipping, tense body, and lip licking. Despite efforts to keep her comfortable, Suga Suga has been showing concerning levels of fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) at the Care Center. Suga Suga is noted to be fearful of handlers, as staff members attempt to leash her she is noted to be tense bodied and tucked tail. Other times Suga Suga has been observed to be pacing in her kennel, muzzle-punching kennel bars, and hard barking at handlers as they approach. In one instance Suga Suga was noted to grab on to a staff member's clothing and attempt to pull into kennel. With familiar staff, she has allowed limited handling and petting. Medically, Suga Suga is apparently healthy.
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Azara
Azara is on the at-risk list due to behavior. Her owner describes her as a talkative and play cat that loves to play with toys. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. 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. Azara has minor dental disease.
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Ralphy
Ralphy is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Ralphy has been highly dog reactive in the care center, escalating to lunging, hard barking, and fixating on other dogs during walks, requiring staff to manage his visibility around them. While he can be social and wiggly with staff in low-arousal settings, he struggles to refocus once triggered and remains difficult to redirect when reactive, making it difficult to walk him safely. Medically, Ralphy is apparently healthy.
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Dave
Dave is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Dave has been obsvered to be highly dog reactive, Noted to fixate on other dogs and is difficult to redirect. Dave is also noted to jump up and bite the leash while outside. Initially when Dave arrived he was obsvered to be highly fearful. Noted to be very tense when handlers attempted to interact. Medically, Dave does have a heart murmur that should be monitored routinely for future changes.
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Kratos
Kratos is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Despite our best efforts to keep him comfortable Kratos is obsvered to be highly stressed while in kennel. Noted to be bouncing off the side of his kennel, spinning and throwing himself against the transfer door repeatedly. This behaviors have been obsvered even when the room is quiet. Medically, Kratos is apparently healthy.
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Willow
Willow is on the at-risk list for a medical and behavior concerns. He has a persistent corneal ulcer that is not responding to treatment. 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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Bob

Bob 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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Domino
Domino is at risk due to behavioral concerns in care. Domino has not adjusted well to the care center environment and has displayed kennel stress, and reactivity. She frequently launches off her kennel door, spins repetitively, and exhibits distress behaviors when other dogs are nearby. In-staff observations note snarling, growling, and barking at dogs in proximity, along with pacing and whining.. Domino has also pancaked and refused to walk. Her behavioral presentation suggests significant stress in the shelter environment, with both barrier frustration and difficulty self-regulating. Medically, Domino is apparently healthy.
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Palmier
Palmier is at risk for behavior concerns. He was returned to the care centers due to separation anxiety and destructive tendencies in the home. His previous owner describes him as a friendly and outgoing dog. During his previous stay, Palmier was observed to be fearful with a tense body, tucked tail, and would move away from handler. Throughout his most recent stay, he has been deteriorating and displaying new behavior concerns. He has often been reported to frantically paw at the feed slot or the kennel door, and has also been observed to be licking his kennel bars. Palmier is also now intensely kennel fighting as he is removed and returned to the room, bolting out of kennel, darting in all directions while pulling hard towards the other dogs, escalating to lunging and hard barking, at one point spinning toward handler. Palmier is also rope reactive and has been leash biting more consistently. During training, he is treat motivated and engaged, but has a very low threshold for arousal, quickly escalating to jumping high, and mouthing with hard pressure. Medically, he apparently has dental disease.
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Sinby
Sinby 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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Emily
Emily is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Emily has been obsvered to be highly fearful during her stay in the care center. Noted to have a tense body, tucked tail, and show whale eye. During her assessment Emily was observed to retreat to the end of the leash and thrash when the handler attempted to interact. Emily has remained fearful and continues to escalate to growling when handlers approach. Medically Emily is recieving treatment for CIRDC.
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