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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Popcorn Shrimp
Popcorn Shrimp 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 is now displaying signs of defensive aggression. 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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Mystic
Mystic has been placed on the at-risk list due to ongoing behavioral concerns. He remains in his den throughout the day when staff are present and has displayed defensive behaviors when approached. When staff lift the den cover to check on him, he responds with hissing, lunging, and swatting. When a scratcher tool is presented, he growls and avoids interaction. Given these behaviors, it is in Mystic’s best interest to transition out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as soon as possible, as he does not appear to be thriving in the shelter setting. Medically, he appears healthy at this time.
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Jennie
Jennie is on the at-risk list due to behavior. He is an under socialized adult cat, 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/facility as quickly as possible to facilitate socialization in an appropriate and consistent manner. 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 an under socialized and fearful adult cat adjust to new environments and strangers.
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Chicken Little
Chicken Little is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns reported in her previous home. Chicken Little is reported to be highly dog reactive, especially around small dogs and has been reported by her previous owner to kill a cat. Chicken Little in the care center has remained a bit fearful, but is willing to interact and engage with staff. Medically, Chicken Little is obese but otherwise healthy.
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Beauty
Beauty is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care Beauty has been observed to growl, bare teeth, and lunge towards handlers that approach. Her previous owner states that she will snap, hard bark, and growl towards strangers. They also state that she will growl, hard bark, and lunge at strangers, cats, small animals, and dogs. With time, Beauty has warmed up to staff and is observed to be social. Medically, Beauty has dental disease and is receiving treatment for CIRDC.
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Keiko
Keiko is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Keiko arrived at the Care Center as a stray with limited history. Upon arrival Keiko was noted to be fearful during her handling assessment, but allowed contact for a medical exam and was social with staff. With handlers Keiko has remained treat receptive, loose and wiggly for pets, and enjoys her time outside with handlers. Despite efforts to keep her comfortable, Keiko has been showing signs of deterioration. Keiko has been observed to be biting kennel bars, heavily pant in kennel, and at times has been noted to be vocalizing in kennel. Additionally, Keiko has shown signs of decreasing threshold for arousal due to her kennel frustration; occasionally jumping on handlers needing to be stiff armed away. Medically, Keiko is noted to be underweight but is otherwise apparently healthy.
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Cheddar Bay Biscuit
Cheddar Bay Biscuit is at risk due to behavioral reasons. During intake, Cheddar was observed to lunge and persistently hard bark towards members of the public. This reactivity has continued to be observed while on the street, so Cheddar is now being walked in the yard. Cheddar has also been observed to be fearful while in care. Noted to thrash when handlers attempted to place a collar on him and pancake while in the kennel room. With handlers, Cheddar has started to warm up accepting petting,and stays engaged with treats and toys. Medically, Cheddar Bay Biscuit is apparently healthy.
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Futon
Futon is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Futon arrived at the Care Center as a stray. Upon arrival Futon was noted to be highly fearful, noted to be very tense for her medical exam. With time, Futon has shown improved sociability; in her most recent handling assessment she was noted to warm up to handlers and be treat receptive. Futon has been showing on-leash reactivity, observed to pull hard towards people and dogs when on walks with a tense body. Staff have reported that Futon's reactivity can be managed with treats and is showing promise with 'engage/disengage' clicker training. Medically, Futon is apparently healthy.
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Bell
Bell 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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Raisinet
Raisinet is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Rasinet has been escalating to intense leash biting when being returned to his kennel. He bites and pulls leads into the kennel and can be slow to respond to redirection efforts. Rasinet has been social with handlers during interactions, but intermittently shows interest in contact, preferring to engage with toys or eating treats. During his stay with a foster, Raisinet initiated an altercation with another dog after his leash snapped. When trying to separate the dogs, the foster received a small puncture on their finger with a few scratches. When being returned, Raisinet lunged and bit a staff member twice in the chest. Bites did not break skin, but left holes in their shirt. Medically, Raisinet has dermatitis.
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Nymeria
Nymeria is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Nymeria arrived at the Care Center as an owner surrender. Nymeria's previous owner noted that she is fearful of unfamiliar people and that has been observed during her arrival and initial part of her stay. Nymeria was noted to be tense during her handling assessment and medical exam. With time Nymeria has warmed up to staff, becoming social by soliciting contact and is now treat receptive. However, despite these improvements she is showing concerning on-leash reactivity. Nymeria has been observed to pull hard towards dogs with a tense body while vocalizing, this behavior is difficult to redirect. With staff Nymeria remains social. Medically, Nymeria is noted to have a wound that is healing and is overweight.
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Moochie
Moochie is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Moochie was recently returned from foster. Moochie is reported to have bitten the foster multiple times over resources. During her previous stay in care Moochie was observed to become tense while in the possession of a toy. Her previous owner also reports resource guarding. Her foster parent also noted handling sensitivity. Once when the handler attempted to remove her harness, Moochie escalated to snapping persistently. Medically, Moochie has dental disease and is currently in heat.
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Ronnie
Ronnie is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Ronnie came into our Care center as a stray. During intake Ronnie was tense bodied, whale eyeing handlers and growling. During his stay in the Care center, Ronnie has been observed to hard bark, jumping on his door as dogs pass his kennel. It has been reported Ronnie entered his kennel fine but he spun around and lunged towards the leash while baring teeth. Handler was able to remove the leash and close the kennel door but Ronnie began hard barking and fixating on their hand. Ronnie is receptive to treats and is social with handlers. Medically, Ronnie has periodontal disease and pyoderma.
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Chanel
Chanel is on the At Risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display challenging behavior 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 him/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 bite/scratch incidents.
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Pleakley
Pleakley 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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Beebop
Beebop is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Beebop has demonstrated a low threshold for arousal and is reactive when passing other dogs' kennels. He has been easy to leash, and at times engaging with handlers, responding to treats, and showing the ability to play and interact in lower-stress settings. He frequently pulls hard on the leash, fixates on other dogs, and attempts to dart towards another dog's kennel that had pushed their feet out. When the handler redirected him towards the exit of the room and out into the hallway, Beebop began jumping up, hard barking, and biting at their clothes, and was difficult to redirect. No skin was broken, no blood was drawn. Medically, Beebop is apparently healthy.
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Bombay
Bombay is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Bombay displays fearful and defensive behavior including growling, hard barking, hovering over food, and avoiding some interaction while out with staff. Bombay will at times avoid leashing and continue to hard bark at the front of the kennel, going between the door and guarding his food intensely. Bombay is able to be leashed and and explore his surroundings, but is struggling in the care center. Medically, Bombay has mild skin issues but is otherwise healthy.
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Pharo
Pharo is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Pharo displays high arousal and anxiety, including jumping, barking, whining, leash biting, and grabbing at the lead. Pharo struggles to settle, and has difficulty with kennel entry and exit, including pushing out of the kennel and attempting to flee once placed in kennel. Pharo during intake has also displayed a high level of reactivity toward staff, lunging and hard barking when with his previous owner. Pharo lived well in his previous home with a cat, hamster, and bird. Pharo is able to engage with familiar handlers, accepts brief petting, can play at times, but is still struggling in the care center. Medically, Pharo is apparently healthy.
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Milo

Milo is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Milo came into the care center as an owner surrender. During his intake, when staff approached Milo he had shown reactivity including hard barking, lunging, and low growling towards them. While in the Care center Milo has shown dog reactivity fixating on them while hard barking with a tense body. He has been showing kennel reactivity pulling hard towards the passing kennels. When first in shelter Milo would snap at the leash and whale eye at handlers in kennel when attempting to leash him. He is receptive to treats and solicits pets from familiar handlers. Owner reported he knows various verbal commands. Also he's very affectionate and loves to cuddle. His favorite game is tug of war and he likes to do tricks for treats. Medically, Milo is apparently healthy.
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Fuji Apple
Fuji Apple 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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Laker
Laker is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Laker is an older kitty who was recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism after losing a rapid weight loss and poor appetite were noted. He will need regular vet visits and daily medication to manage his disease. Behaviorally, he has allowed all medical handling.
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Tiny Thimble
Tiny Thimble is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Tiny's previous owner states that she will hard bark, growl, and avoid strangers. Tiny Thimble when comfortable with people she is playful, quiet, and independent. Often found relaxing in the living room or bedroom in a cozy spot. While in care Tiny has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to remain at the back of the kennel with a tense body and whale eye. When handlers attempt to interact, Tiny escalates to growling, snapping, and lunging. Medically, Tiny Thimlble has dental disease but otherwise healthy.
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La Princesa

La Princesa is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Princesa has been observed to be fearful throughout her stay in the care center. Noted to have a tense low body, firmly tucked tail, and is reluctant to approach handlers. While on leash Princesa is also observed to balk and requires constant coaxing. With select handlers, Princesa is receptive to treats. Medically Princesa is apparently healthy.
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Lilly
Lilly is on the At-Risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display challenging behavior during interactions. Lilly has a lot of energy and is very quick to overstimulate with handling. She would benefit from interactive play at a safe distance so that she can expend her energy constructively, such as puzzle toys, lick mats, cat dancers and fishing pole type toys, etc. Lilly is social and interested in people but only tolerates brief petting before swatting/nipping, which could potentially result 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 bite/scratch incidents.
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Toulouse

Toulouse 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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