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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Michael

Reserved

Michael 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.

Chirop

Reserved

Chirop 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.

Jimmy Chew

Reserved

Jimmy Chew is at risk for behavior reasons. Jimmy Chew is an older dog who has not been comfortable with certain handling. Jimmy has escalated to growling at staff members and volunteers, decreasing distance during certain handling. He does well with a hands-off approach, is allowing to be taken out on walks. Medically, he has a heart murmur, mild signs of osteoarthritis, was treated for ear infection and suspect dental disease.

Rosito

Reserved

Rosito is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Rosito arrived at the Care Center as an owner surrender. Upon intake Rosito was initially fearful but warmed up to staff and was highly social during his recent handling assessment. Rosito's previous owner reported that there was an attempted bite incident in the home. When a child walked by Rosito he snapped towards the child, no broken skin. Rosito was also reported to resource guard, escalating to growling and snapping when in possession of food or toys. With staff, Rosito continues to be social, allow all handling, and solicit contact. Medically, Rosito is healing from a wound but is otherwise apparently healthy.

Chico

Reserved

Chico is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Chico arrived at the Care Center as a stray. Upon arrival Chico was noted to be fearful and defensive; observed to be head shy, and growl when being leashed. Unfortunately, Chico has not acclimated well to the shelter environment and continues to be highly fearful. During his handling assessment Chico was noted to be tense during contact and retreat from handlers; he was treat receptive however. Chico was also noted to bite the assess-a-hand when in possession of a toy during the assessment. Chico has shown some improvements in sociability. Recently Chico has been noted to approach staff with a loose wiggly body when being leashed for walks, and allow contact with select staff. Medically, Chico is apparently healthy.

Kasper

Reserved

Kasper 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, and who have the time to invest in managing these behaviors on a consistent basis to avoid (further) bite/scratch incidents.

Rosie

Reserved

Rosie has been placed on the at-risk list for medical concerns. She has liver changes that are consistent with a hormonal imbalance like Cushing's disease or primary liver disease. She needs care and diagnostics that we cannot provide. Behaviorally, Rosie is highly social with people and enjoys interacting with anyone who engages with her. She is food motivated, enjoys walks/runs, and is very relaxed once back at home. Rosie can get over excited which leads to jumping but is easily redirected. Rosie has been seen giving clear signs when she is feeling overwhlem as well in situations such as showing her teeth. Rosie would thrive in a home who continues to engage with her with positive reinforcement training and a steady routine.

Lavender

Reserved

Lavender 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.