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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Oreo-Cookie
Oreo-Cookie is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Oreo Cookie is highly fearful and displays avoidance of staff, staying near exits during interactions, dodging leash and collar attempts, and growling in kennel, Oreo during interactions will display a low body and displacement sniff. Oreo's previous owners say he is quiet, lazy/couch potato and loves spending time around people. Medically, Oreo-Cookie is apparently healthy.
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Thumper Tail
Thumper Tail 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 and other methods 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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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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Stars
Stars is on the at-risk list due to ongoing behavioral concerns. She was relocated from the adoptions room to a more secluded room after displaying distance-increasing behaviors. When staff approach her kennel, she has been observed to be hissing, swatting, and lunging. During routine cleaning of nearby kennels, Stars becomes visibly agitated and vocalizes while swatting toward staff. Staff have also noted that nearby cats show signs of increased stress due to her behavior. Medically, Stars appears healthy at this time.
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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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Pantha
Pantha is on the at-risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and has begun to deteriorate in the Adoptions room. He is now at times displaying signs of frustration and over stimulation during cage cleanings and during some interactions. 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 feline body language, over stimulation, 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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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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Simba
Simba is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. She has diabetes and is not eating well in the shelter. She is losing weight and becoming more fragile. She needs care and attention that we cannot provide.
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Aria
Aria is on the at-risk list due to behavioral concerns. Aria was returned to the Care Center due to separation anxiety reported in foster. Upon arrival, Aria was noted to be fearful but has warmed to staff. Despite efforts to keep her comfortable, Aria is showing signs of deterioration in kennel. Aria has been reported to persistently jumping and spinning in kennel; as well as vocalizing and finger-painting kennel walls at times. With staff, Aria remains social, allows all contact, and is treat receptive. Medically, Aria is noted to have dental disease but is otherwise apparently healthy.
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Venus
Venus is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Venus is a sweet geriatric dog with comorbidities that are not able to managed in a shelter setting. Geriatric or palliative care is an option with placement, or alternatively, additional diagnostics and treatments can be pursued. Ideally, Venus would have a cardiology consultation with echo.
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Puma
Puma is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Puma presented with a history of hematuria. He had elevated renal values consistent with early kidney disease on his intake diagnostics. Follow up dianostics showed improvement, but his hematuria persists. He will need follow up care with a full service veterinary clinic monitor these abnormalities. Behaviorally, he has solicted attention and pets but allows for limited medical handling.
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Crouton
Crouton 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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La Vaca
La Vaca is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Her previous owner states that she is reactive to dogs, cats, and small animals while on leash. While in care La Vaca has been observed to fixate on other dogs while on leash and pull towards them. During her assessment, La Vaca was observed to persistently jump up on handlers and paw at them displaying a low-threshold for arousal. When on walks, La Vaca is highly social with staff, allows all petting, and is treat receptive. Medically, La Vaca is underweight.
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Tyger
Tyger is at risk due to behavioral concerns. He came into our Care Center as an owner surrender. During his stay at the Care Center Tyger has been leash biting and jumping continuously on handlers. He pulls hard while on walks and has shown kennel reactivity when exiting/ entering kennel room with a tense body. Owner has reported Tyger resource guards random objects and toys with a tense body and hovers during his assessment he has exhibited same behavior. Staff reported Tyger loves walking with a toy and taking treats. Owner reported Tyger loves car rides along with running and playing. Medically, Tyger is apparently healthy.
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Zeus
Zeus is at risk due to behavioral reasons. During his stay in the care center Zeus has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to hard stare, low growl, lunge, and bare teeth towards handlers that approach. With select handlers Zeus has been observed to warm up and have a soft body. Medically, Zeus has unspecified dermatitis.
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Coco
Coco is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Coco is a hyperthyroid cat that has numerous abnormal subcutaneous masses on her abdomen. A biopsy revealed the masses to be a hemangiomas, most likely benign tumors of the blood vessels. Hyperthyroidism will need veterinary follow-up and typically requires oral medication for life, although I-131 radiation can be curative. Her additional abdominal masses will also need to be monitored. Behaviorally, Coco has allowed medical handling, and has warmed up to staff. She is attention seeking, sweet, and loves pets.
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Jep
Jep is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Upon arrival Jep was noted to be highly food motivated and allowed all contact for his medical exam. Unfortunately, Jep has been observed to be highly dog reactive during his stay in the care center. Noted to hard bark and pull towards the other dogs with a stiff body while in the kennel room and while on leash. With handlers, Jep continues to be receptive to treats and allows contact. Medically, Jep is apparently healthy.
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Geenie
Geenie is at risk due to behavioral concerns. While Geenie was in her foster home she had a bite incident believed to be over a resource This bite didn't require medical treatment. During her stay in our Care Center Geenie has shown high dog reactivity fixating on them with a tense body and hard barking while lunging towards them. She is not easily redirected with treats at times. During her previous stay in our Care Center she has redirected onto a handler during kennel reactivity. Staff reported Geenie is social and solicits pets. She also enjoys playing with stuff toys. During her stay in foster it is reported she is shy and anxious at first. Over time Geenie warms up and enjoys belly rubs, head massages and her bone chew/ toys. Medically, Geenie is apparently healthy.
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Willow Luna
Willow Luna is at risk due to behavioral reasons. During her assessment, Willow was observed to hard bark at handlers and be highly anxious. While in care, Willow has been observed to be fearful, and a sling is needed to return her to kennel. Willow is noted to be receptive to treats. Medically, Willow is apparently healthy.
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Lentil

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Lentil is at risk due for behavior reasons. She is deteriorating in care and will no longer walk the halls, having to be carried out for walks and socialization. Since arrival, Lentil has been fearful of walking without traction on the floor. She would hug the walls when walking. She walks well outside and has been sweet and social with both staff and volunteers. Lentil has been extremely tolerant of daily eye treatments with the medical team. Medically, Lentil has cherry eye, periodontal disease and is currently being treated for a UTI.
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Lola
Lola is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Lola in the care center has been intensely kennel fighting, including barking, lunging, and attempting to bite at dogs when passing their kennels, making it difficult to walk her safely at times. She also shows handling concerns, snapping and mouthing at hands during leashing, having to be clipped to her collar. Lola is social with handlers and is very affectionate, but is struggling to acclimate. Medically, Lola is apparently healthy.
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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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Matilda
Matilda is currently at risk due to behavioral concerns. She arrived at the Care Center as a stray and initially displayed reactivity toward other dogs. Over time, she showed improvement, becoming more tolerant and exhibiting relaxed body language during gate greetings. More recently, while being walked outside, Matilda slipped her leash, approached another dog being handled by a staff member, and bit the dog on the side; the bite did not break the skin. She has also been reluctant to go on walks and prefers to remain in the yard, where she has been observed to have a low threshold for arousal. Medically, Matilda has early-stage periodontal disease and a small dermal mass, and she has been friendly, relaxed, and easy to handle during examinations and treatments.
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Papa Smurf
Papa Smurf is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Papa Smurf displays fearful and defensive behavior, including growling, snarling, lunging, and allowing minimal handling. Papa Smurf has been displaying similar behaviors particularly when approached in the kennel. He also shows avoidance of interaction, and limited interest in food or enrichment during interactions with staff. Papa Smurf can be leashed and likes to explore outside, but is struggling to acclimate in the care center. Medically, Papa Smurf has a soft subcutaneous mass on the right side of his face.
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Maxy Waxy
Maxy Waxy is at risk due to behavioral & medical concerns. Maxy Waxy arrived at the Care Center with limited history. Upon arrival Maxy Waxy was treat receptive and allowed handling. However, Maxy Waxy has not acclimated well to the shelter environment. Maxy Waxy has rapidly deteriorated in kennel. He fixates on objects in his kennel, biting, shaking, and is very difficult to refocus. Maxy Waxy has also shown a concerning low threshold for arousal making it difficult to handle him safely. In one instance he has been reported to lunge at handlers legs attempting to bite. Medically, Maxy Waxy has chronic otitis - scarred down aural hematoma occluding canal. We recommend consultation with veterinary dermatologist to consider performing a TECA surgery.
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