At-Risk Animals

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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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Chillin

Chillin is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Chillin has a recurrent URI and is not amenable to medical handling. Her clinical signs are severe and she may need hospitalization if she is not eating or taking her medications.

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Sabby

Sabby is at-risk for behavioral reasons. While Sabby is a sweet cat that allows all petting and handling, her self-mutilation behaviors are persistent and not manageable in a shelter setting. Her self-mutilating behaviors were pre-existing before she came into the shelter and have continued through her initial tail amputation that occurred while still with her previous owner, as well as the revision while in shelter care. Her behavior concern points to a likely neurological pathology that will require a neurological workup, consultation with a behavior certified vet, as well as a multimodal approach (anxiolytic/psychotropic & pain meds, behavior mod., and environmental alteration) to manage her likely compulsive self-mutilation. Should no pathologies be identified, further behavioral workups should also be sought out. She will require an experienced adopter/rescue group capable of managing daily care and diagnostics to ensure that Sabby's condition and self-mutilation be controlled to manage further trauma.

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Cajun Fries

Cajun Fries 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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Lazuli

Lazuli 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. While she has warmed up to allowing brief pets in shelter while eating treats, she remains wary of petting and handling. 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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Papa

Papa 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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Stallone

Stallone is on the At Risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display challenging behavior during interactions. He 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 his mind and body, the cat may react with rough play, potentially resulting in bite/scratch incidents. 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 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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Mia

Mia is on the At Risk list due to behavior. While social in the care center, 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 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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Purse

Purse 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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Sir Ace Junior

Sir Ace junior is At-Risk due to behavioral concerns. Sir Ace Junior is highly dog-reactive in the Care Centers. While on walks, he has been observed lunging, screeching, vocalizing loudly, and hard-staring at other dogs. In the behavior room, Sir Ace Junior presents as highly anxious, displaying panting, pacing, and dilated pupils. His previous owner reported that he would lunge at other dogs while on walks. She described him as social with children and shy around strangers, but noted that he will warm up with time. Medically, Sir Ace Junior is being treated for CIRDC.

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Casa

Casa 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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Catson

Catson 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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Shock

Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form.Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form

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Lucky Charm

Lucky Charm is risk due to behavior concerns. During his time in the care center, he has been noted to intensely kennel fight and thrash on leash. He has been observed to pull heavily towards other dogs in the kennel with a tense body and has to be muscled away from them. In one instance, Lucky Charm exuberantly jumped on the handler repeatedly during the elevator ride. He is noted to be a snuggler by volunteers who knows sit and takes treats gently. Medically, Lucky Charm is healthy.

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Muneca

Muneca is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Muneca is a super friendly cat who was surrendered due to the owner unable to continue care for her. She is a mature adult cat with old hindlimb fractures. She may be prone to fractures in the future. On initial bloodwork, she has hypothyroidism. She needs follow up with repeat bloodwork. While in care she had a seizure, and has been stable while in care. Muneca will need daily maintenance with their medical conditions and further follow up with outside vet care. She has allowed all handling during her exams.

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Honeybun

Honeybun is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care, Honeybun has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to be tense while in kennel and will escalate to thrashing while on leash. In one instance while exiting the kennel room, Honeybun redirected onto the handler biting them twice on the leg. This did not break skin. With handlers Honeybun is receptive to a slow approach, coaxing, toys, and treats. Medically, Honeybun has mild-moderate dental disease, lameness in the left front, a wound, and is in heat.

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Bento

Bento is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Bento has not acclimated well to the shelter enviornment and is not allowing for minimal handling. His finder reported that he would growl while in their care and growled at other dogs that they passed on the street. During his intake, Bento would have bouts of refusing to walk, thrashing, and vocalizing while walking with staff. During his stay in care, Bento has been difficult to remove from the kennel safely due to his defensive escalations and evading leashing attempts. He has escalated to hard barking, growling, snarling, lip curling, lunging, and snapping at handlers and their leads. On one occasion, he closed the distance, moving forward while snarling and snapping at a handler. Medically, Bento is apparently healthy.

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Brucie

Brucie is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care, Brucie has been observed to be fearful. Noted to headwhip, snap, thrash, and balk when returning to kennel. Recently Brucie has also been observed to be reactive while on leash. Noted to fixate on people and pull towards them while on the street. This behavior is not easily redirected. With familiar handlers, Brucie allows petting and has a neutral body. Medically, Brucie has CIRDC, mild-moderate dental disease, is overweight, and has a wound.

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Domino

Domino 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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Ethan

Ethan is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Ethan arrived at MACC following a bite incident that resulted in broken skin. Ethan was fed next to another dog which resulted in the two dogs getting into an altercation. When someone attempted to separate the dogs, they got bitten on the left forearm. They are unsure which dog bit them on the arm. While in care, Ethan has been observed to fixate on other dogs with a forward body and high wagging tail. When greeting another dog through the gate Ethan is tense with a tight closed mouth. With handlers, Ethan will engage in a game of fetch and allows contact. Medically, Ethan has a bite wound, localized demodicosis, mild- moderate dental disease, unspecified dermatitis, lameness in the left front, and is underweight.

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Kobi

Kobi is on the at risk for medical reasons. Kobi was diagnosed with asthma prior to surrender and is on an inhaler. This is typically a chronic disease in cats. Kobi will need continued care throughout his life. Clinically, Kobi is stable at this time and allows handling.

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Natalia

Natalia is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Natalia is a kitten with ringworm (one of two in a litter) and she is currently being treated with biweekly lyme dips and oral itraconazole. She will need continued treatment and veterinary rechecks. Behaviorally, she allows medical handling.

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Yelena

Yelena is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Yelena is a kitten with ringworm (one of two in a litter) and she is currently being treated with biweekly lyme dips and oral itraconazole. She will need continued treatment and veterinary rechecks. Behaviorally, she allows medical handling.

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Scrappy

Scrappy is at risk for behavior concerns. Scrappy has not acclimated well to the shelter enviornment and has only allowed for minimal handling. He avoids leashing and can be difficult to remove from his crate at times, and once out, he avoids interaction with handlers. Scrappy will scale walls and doors in an attempt to seek an exit while heavily panting, tail tucked, and head persistently scanning his area out of hyper-vigilance. On one occasion, he was almost able to get an office door open. Medically, Scrappy is apparently healthy.

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Prada

Prada is at risk due to behavior concerns. Prada has shown high kennel stress and deterioration during his time at the Care Center, including jumping and barking in his kennel, and biting at his water bowl, leading to injuries to his mouth and paws. Prada also engages in kennel fighting, which has resulted to a redirect onto a handler's leg that did not break skin. He has shown conflicted behavior when handled, approaching the handler with a loose body when coaxed and seeking proximity, but then tensing and chuffing. Medically, Prada is largely healthy but has recently been treated for wounds on his feet.

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Shrub

Shrub is at risk due to behavior concerns. Shrub has demonstrated on-leash reactivity and has been reported to pull hard enough to choke himself and has required a harness for safer management. When seeing dogs, Shrub will fixate, become tense, pull strongly toward them, and vocalize loudly, and has difficulty being redirected. He has also displayed mouthy and jumpy behavior during leash placement, including attempting to mouth the leash and handler's hand. Shrub is noted to be social with handler, seeking attention and allowing petting. Medically, Shrub is noted to have Vomit/diarrhea episode.

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