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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Rigatoni
Rigatoni is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Rigatoni has not been acclimating well to the shelter environment despite best efforts to keep him comfortable. Rigatoni has began to dig at his kennel door, leash bite in kennel when being removed from kennel despite daily enrichment. Rigatoni is social with staff and volunteers when outside for interaction, but is struggling to acclimate in his kennel. Medically, Rigatoni is apparently healthy.
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Madara
Madara is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Madara has been observed to quickly become over aroused. He has been observed to jump up and muzzle punch handlers in the face, this behavior is not able to be redirected easily. On one occasion Madar left a red mark on their face. Madara has also been observed to become tense and growl when seeing another dog while on leash. With handlers Madara has become social and allows handing with a loose body. Medically Madara has Otitis Externa.
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Blue
Blue is on the at-risk list for medical and behavioral reasons. In his previous home, his owner notes that Blue will persistently chases his tail. This behavior has been seen since he was a puppy and when became more frequent when the other family dog was rehomed. In shelter, the environment is increasing this compulsion. He needs a quiet home with a patient family willing to work on finding the appropriate treatment for this behavior. Blue is currently receiving treatment for possible pneumonia and has been started on a behavior medication plan to help with the compulsion of chasing his tail. Medically, Blue has pneumonia.
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Tanner
Tanner is at risk due to behavior concerns. During Tanner's first stay, he was fearful but quickly warmed up. He was adopted and recently returned. His previous adopter mentioned that he is destructive in the home and reactive on leash towards other dogs. In the Care Centers, Tanner remains very frantic and anxious in kennel. He has been observed heavy panting in kennel during quiet time, pacing, painting his kennel, and anxious barking at the front. However, he is social with staff once outside his kennel. Medically, he is apparently healthy.
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Gravy
Gravy 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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Margo
Margo 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/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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Jax
Jax 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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Zima
Zima is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Zima in care has been presenting social with staff members, but has not allowed for any handling in certain areas. Zima has escalated to snapping and low growling at staff members trying to collar her multiple times within the care center. Medically, Zima is currently underweight.
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Subwoofer
Subwoofer is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Subwoofer has been observed to quickly become over aroused jumping up on handlers and mouthing them. This behavior is not able to be redirected easily. Subwoofer has also been observed to bark at other dogs while on leash. Medically Subwoofer is apparently healthy.
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Baseball Player
Baseball Player is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Baseball Player has been observed to jump up towards handlers with a tense body and open mouth. This behavior is not able to be easily redirected using treats or squeakie sounds. During his stay in the care center Baseball Player has allowed petting from handlers. Medically Baseball Player has CIRDC and a unspecified ocular abnormality.
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Cinnamon
Cinnamon is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. She is struggling with a severe upper respiratory infection. Her high level of stress in shelter limits the medical support we can give her. She needs medical management in a veterinary clinic to recover.
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Casserole
Casserole is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. She is struggling with a severe upper respiratory infection while in the shelter. Her oral ulcers make eating difficult. Casserole needs medical management in a veterinary clinic to recover.
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Tiff
Tiff 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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Tiger
Tiger is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Tiger has been observed to intensely leash bite during his stay in the care center, jumping up high and biting the leash. This behavior is not able to be redirected using treats or squeakie sounds. On one occasion while leash biting, Tiger jumped up and caught the handlers ring finger. This bite did break skin and caused bleeding. Medically Tiger is apparently healthy.
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Minerva
Minerva 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 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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Dwight
Dwight is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Dwight has been observed to be fearful during his stay in the care center. Noted to growl, snap, and retreat away from handlers when approached. Recently Dwight has escalated to baring teeth and mouthing the leash when handlers attempt to leash him. Dwight has allowed limited handling during his stay. Medically Dwight is apparently healthy.
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Mango

Mango is at risk and needs placement for medical reasons. Mango is suffering from a severe upper respiratory infection, secondary to Calicivirus, and has developed severe painful oral ulcers. He has made attempts to eat, but he is not doing well. Mango has not responded to initial supportive care and needs more aggressive treatment than we can provide in shelter.
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Bailey
Bailey is on the at-risk list due to his bite history in the prior home and fearful defensive behavior when leashed. Bailey picked up aluminum foil from the ground When his prior owner tried to take it from his mouth, he bit them on their right thumb, breaking skin and resulting in bleeding. Bailey has demonstrated at the care center thrashing, and lead-biting, mirroring reports from his previous home where he resisted being collared, harnessed, or leashed. While he can present with a loose and wiggly body at kennel front, he often tenses, dodges, hard barking and snapping during leash attempts. Bailey has displayed social behavior soliciting attention when provided high-value treats. Medically Bailey is apparently healthy.
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Pepper Jack
Pepper Jack is at risk due to his behavior concerns. Pepper Jack has a low threshold for arousal towards handlers. While he has moments of sociability, engaging with enrichment activities and showing soft body language with familiar handlers, he has also exhibited growling, lunging, and hard barking towards unfamiliar staff. Medically Pepper Jack has a mass on his eyelid, nuclear sclerosis, osteoarthritis - mild To moderate, and is overweight.
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Hunter
Hunter is at risk due due to his behavior concerns. Hunter has high arousal levels, deterioration,leash reactivity, and difficulty taking out of kennel. While Hunter has moments of sociability, responding well to cues, engaging with enrichment items, and taking treats with a soft mouth, his behavior has shown to be inconsistent. He exhibits a low threshold arousal, fixating on stimuli, and thrashing during leashing or return to the kennel. He has displayed deterioration behavior in kennel jumping, hypersalivation,pacing in front of his kennel door. Medically Hunter is apparently healthy.
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Onyx
Onyx is on the At Risk list due to behavior. His owner describes him as being solitary and bit of a couch potato. 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 Onyx has an upper respiratory infection and has a decreased appetite. Onyx 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; particularly 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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Manuel
Manuel has developed a severe upper respiratory infection while in shelter. He is not eating and is on injectable and oral medication to try to support him through this infection. He needs a lower stress environment and more personal attention in order to heal.
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Sugar Cube
Sugar Cube is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Sugar Cube has been observed to be fearful during his stay in the care center. Noted to escalate to growling, hard barking, and lunging towards handlers. Sugar Cube will also escalate to growling, baring teeth, and lunging while there is food in his possession. During his stay Sugar Cube has warmed up to allow handling from all handlers. Medically Sugar Cube is apparently healthy.
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Dasher
Dasher is at risk for behavior reasons. When first entering the care center, Dasher was fearful and avoidant. He has begun to sit at the front of his kennel hissing and swatting at staff approach. 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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Avery
Avery is an at-risk due to behavioral challenges in both his previous home and the care center. His history includes resource guarding, specifically guarding a bed and toys, which has escalated to growling and attempts to bite when his boundaries are crossed. Additionally, Avery displays concerning leash behaviors, such as grabbing, tugging, and biting the leash during walks. Avery has shown moments of sociability and engagement, such as playing fetch, exploring enrichment items, and responding positively to handlers. However, he struggles with overexcitement and arousal, often jumping on handlers or fixating on the leash, requiring multiple handlers to safely redirect him as he quickly loses interest when given treats and toys as distractions. Medically, Avery is apparently healthy.
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