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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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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Manuel
Manuel is on the At Risk list due to medical and behavior concerns. He 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 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. He needs a lower stress environment and more personal attention in order to heal.
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Britney Britney
Britney Britney 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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Dip N' Dots
Dip N Dots is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Dip N Dots has been observed to leash bite and mouth handlers with hard pressure. During his stay in the care center Dip N Dots has been observed to bite the leash while handlers are attempting to leash him and while he is on walks. Dip N Dots has been observed to jump up high and intensely bite the leash. This behavior is not easily redirected using treats. While out with handlers Dip N Dots has been observed to be highly treat motivated. Medically Dip N Dots is apparently healthy.
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Baelon
Baelon is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Baelon has been observed to be stressed in kennel, and highly rope reactive. Noted to be heavily panting, barking persistently and biting at the walls causing a hole. While out on walks Baelon has been observed to jump up high and bite the leash, while biting the leash Baelon has been observed to growl. This behavior is not able to be redirected easily. With handlers Baelon has been observed to allow all handling and is receptive to treats. Medically, Baelon is apparently healthy.
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Gregorio
Gregorio is on the at-risk list due to medical reasons - Gregorio is an adult male cat with a severe upper respiratory infection. He needs ongoing supportive medical care and a quiet, low-stress environment to recover from his infection.
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Sebastian
Sebastian is on the at-risk list due to medical reasons. Sebastian is an adult neutered cat that is underweight, has diarrhea and is in poor general condition. He is fearful and not eating in the shelter. He will need a low-stress environment and continued medical care and diagnostics once placed to help him recover and gain weight.
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Klaus
Klaus is on the at-risk list for medical reasons - Klaus is a young cat with seizures. He will need a neurology workup with placement to determine the underlying cause.
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Herbie The Love Bug
Herbie The Love Bug 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. Her owner describes her as playful and affectionate, laying on their lap for naps. In the shelter 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 him plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.
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Kitty Kat Kat
Kitty Kat Kat 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. He also has a mile upper respiratory tract infection.
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Kriss
Kriss is on the at-risk list for medical reasons - Kriss is an overweight adult neutered cat with cerebellar hypoplasia and weakness in his hindlimbs. He is unfortunately not eating here in the shelter and is at risk of developing hepatic lipidosis if he continues to be inappetant. He is a special needs cat who needs a quiet place out of the shelter.
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Jake
Jake is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Jake was brought into the care centers by the NYPD as a stray and was reported to be aggressive. In the care centers he continued to display very fearful behavior such as cowering, submissively showing belly, had a tense body frame with a tucked tail, ears pinned back, wailing, and seeking exit. Overtime, and with medication, he became easier to leash and was able to be handled by staff. However, he recently has shown displacement behaviors such as pushing off handlers, a low threshold for arousal as he becomes very jumpy, mouthy, and he will leash bite intensely. He is sometimes redirectable with treats and squeakers. Medically, Jake is a Cryptorchid.
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Chocolate
Chocolate is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Chocolate has been observed to initially be fearful with handlers noted to have a tense body, tucked tail and begins to seek exit. AFter warming up to handlers Chocolate is receptive to treats. During his stay in the care center Chocolate has been observed to pull hard and vocalize when seeing another dog while on leash. One time when seeing another dog Chocolate spun towards the handler and bit their treat bag and pants. Medically Chocolate has a mass.
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Peanut
Peanut is at risk due to behavior concerns. Peanut was brought in as a stray and arrived at the precinct muzzled. He was highly fearful, growling and hard barking. During his stay, Peanut has remained fearful, allowing only limited handling. However, he will briefly interact and accept treats from staff when they move at his pace. Medically, Peanut is overweight.
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London
London is at risk due to behavioral reasons. London's previous owner reported her to be on leash reactive towards dogs and strangers, as she will hard bark, growl, retreat, and pull very hard. In care, London has been observed to baulk and thrash on leash when returning to the building and when reentering. Even though she has improved in handleability during her stay, she continues to have a tense body, pants, paces, and seeks exit while on walks. Medically, London has CRDC.
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Shiloh
Shiloh is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Shiloh initially presented as timid in care but warmed up quickly with a slow approach, soliciting attention and petting. He was returned by his adopter due to bite incidents that occurred in the home. One bite did break skin and draw blood but he did not make contact with the other incidents. His adopter also reported hard barking and lunging at strangers on walks. Medically, Shiloh is apparently healthy.
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Ruby
Ruby is at risk for behavior reasons. Ruby is a sweet and social, young dog. When being removed and returned to her kennel, she bites the leash intensely, climbing up to handler's hands. When off leash in the yard, she engages in play and leans into pets. We have found using toys and a metal leash help manage this behavior however, she is deteriorating in care. She has done well greeting other dogs. Medically, she is currently on EN diet due to having diarrhea in care. She is underweight with stage II periodontal disease.
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Reese'S Puffs
Reese's Puffs is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Reese's Puffs is deteriorating during his stay in care despite efforts to keep him comfortable. He has been seen spinning in his kennel while chasing or gnawing on his tail. He has shown social behaviors with handlers, readily accepts treats, and engages in enrichment games, but he has been observed to become reactive to other dogs during walks - hard bark, lunging, and pulls towards them. On one occasion, Reese nipped a handler when they tripped and then began leash biting as he is walked back to his kennel. Medically, Reeses Puffs has CIRDC, conjunctivitis, dermatitis, and ear infection, is under weight, and is cryptorchid.
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Klondike
Klondike is currently at risk due to behavior concerns. Klondike was noted to participate in kennel fighting, often lunging and hard barking at neighboring dogs. In one instance Klondike redirected his reactivity towards a staff member, biting them on the knee and causing a red mark. Klondike was initially fearful at the care center, remaining aloof and avoiding handler contact. He has since opened up and seeks attention and treats from handler. Medically, Klondike is healthy.
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Joey

Joey is on the at-risk list for medical reasons - Joey is a senior cat that has not been eating in shelter despite supportive care. Her bloodwork initially showed mild elevation of liver values but they have now resolved. There is no obvious cause for her anorexia. She needs placement in a low-stress home environment to encourage her to eat, and may require additional supportive care.
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Stella
Stella is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Stella in care has displayed a high level of fear towards unfamiliar staff and is reactive on leash to other dogs while being walked, making it difficult to walk her safely in the care center. Stella has also began to leash bite with staff members on walks, also making it difficult to walk her safely. Medically, Stella is currently healthy.
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Hoso
Hoso is on the at-risk list for behavior reasons. Hoso is fearful with potential for defensive aggression. He has escalated to growling and lunging at staff while in care. Hoso may become easily over aroused. He is allowing for handling from select handlers to go out on walks. Hoso has shown potential to resource guard toys, on one occasion growling at staff while engaged with a soft toy. Medically, he is apparently healthy.
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Tilly
Tilly is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Tilly in care has displayed a high level of sensitivity around her neck area, and is generally fearful of touch in certain areas making it difficult to do a handling assessment on her, and consistently tenses with any form of touch during her time in the care center. Medically, Tilly is overweight.
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Yogi
Yogi is on the at risk list due to behavior concerns. Yogi has not acclimated well to the shelter environment despite best efforts to keep him comfortable. Yogi is intensely shutdown, shaking/trembling at the back of his kennel, trying to hide and growling/lip curling at handlers in attempts to interact with him. Due to stress in shelter, Yogi is reported to not be eating regularly. In addition medically, Yogi has an ocular adnormality that might be causing impaired vision but we are unable to assess further due to high stress in shelter. Yogi also has dental disease, is obese, and has senior dog dermal masses.
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