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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Mochi

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Mochi 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. Mochi has $100 stipend to be paid out to a New Hope Partner if pulled.
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Baxter
Baxter is currently at risk due to behavior reasons. Baxter has been social with handlers during his stay at the care center. Engaging in leash biting at times but easily redirected with treats. However, he has begun to deteriorate, spinning and jumping high in his kennel and kennel fighting. Medically, Baxter has an aural hematoma and chronic otitis. Baxter has a $500 stipend to be provided to a New Hope Partner if pulled.
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Iren
Iren is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Iren is an adult diabetic cat that has allowed very limited handling while in our care. Iren would benefit from a quiet low stress environment so their medical concerns can be addressed appropriately. Iren has a $100 stipend to be provided to a New Hope Partner if pulled. 
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Sunshine
Sunshine 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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Dodge
Dodge 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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Pantera
Pantera is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Pantera is a young cat with recurring (possibly chronic) constipation. He came to ACC with a history of being deobstipated recently. Within a week of his time here, he became obstipated again and we had to administer enemas and deobstipate again. Pantera will need to be on a canned diet and laxatives long-term and will need to be closely monitored for regular defecation. Pantera has a $100 stipend to be provided to a New Hope Partner if pulled.
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Sage
Sage is on the at-risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display potentially 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. This cat seeks attention but will also display signs of overstimulation, which may escalate to a bite/scratch incident. 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 bite/scratch incidents.
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Sheba Love
Sheba Love is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Sheba Love has CIRDC and pneumonia and was recently hospitalized at an outside veterinarian. While she is now back in shelter, she will need continued hospitalization until she is eating well and able to be switched to oral medications. Behaviorally, she has allowed medical handling. Sheba Love has a $500 stipend to be provided to a New Hope Partner if pulled.
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Olive
Olive is at-risk due to behavior concerns. She arrived at the care centers as a stray and was loose and wiggly during her intake. However, during her stay in the care center Olive has been observed to be fearful. Noted to have a tense body and low tail, but will slowly warm up with coaxing. Olive has started to display signs of deterioration and has been observed to jump up towards handlers, mouth handlers, and leash bite. Medically, she is apparently healthy. Olive has a $500 stipend to be provided to a New Hope Partner if pulled.
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Kala

Kala is on the at-risk list for behavior concerns. Kala arrived at MACC as a stray with no known history. During her stay in the care center Kala has been observed to be highly fearful. When approached Kala was observed to maintain her distance with a tense, trembling body and a tucked tail. When the handler presented a collar Kala was observed to briefly lift her lip. In addition, in a separate incident, it was reported that Kala ducks away from handler, flinches, and cowers when clipping the leash is attempted. Kala has tolerated handling while at the care centers. Medically, she is apparently underweight and has dental disease.
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King Bentley
King Bentley is at risk due to behavior concerns. In his previous home, King Bentley was known to bark and growl at strangers, though he would eventually warm up. When around other dogs, he tended to lunge and snap, and he bit a dog in the home while guarding his food. At the Care Center, King Bentley was reported to kennel fight when leaving the room. He was initially fearful but gradually became more comfortable with the staff. Medically, King Bentley is apparently healthy.
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Shelby
Shelby is currently at risk due to behavior concerns. When Shelby first arrived at the care center, she was hard barking, snarling and lunging towards handlers. In one instance, she made contact with a staff members pant leg. With time, treats and a slow approach, Shelby now greets handlers with a soft body. She has shown some reactivity towards other dogs, focusing on them during walks, and has begun to dig at the kennel walls. Medically, Shelby is apparently healthy.
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Turbo
Turbo is at risk due to behavior concerns He has shown leash-biting tendencies, especially when overstimulated or reacting to sudden changes in his environment, which includes leash biting, growling and attempting to jump on handlers. Despite these challenges, Turbo has shown treat motivation and periods of calm behavior when given enrichment activities. Medically, Turbo is apparently healthy. Turbo has a $500 stipend to be provided to a New Hope Partner if pulled.
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Tailor Suits
Tailor Suits is at risk due to behavior concerns. Tailor Suits was reported to have bitten a child while he was running loose in a park; however, this information has been difficult to verify. During his time in the Care Centers, he displayed fearful behavior, including growling during handling for his exam and thrashing during another. With familiar staff, Tailor Suits is social, responds well to treats, and engages with toys, though he does tend to jump up on people. Medically, Tailor Suits is receiving treatment for CIRDC.
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Umbrella

Umbrella is at risk due to behavior concerns. In the Care Centers, Umbrella has shown elevated levels of fearful behavior. He has been observed growling, baring his teeth, and thrashing when approached or walked by staff. During walks, he maintains a tense posture, though he appears to enjoy watching pigeons. While he has accepted treats on occasion, he does not take them reliably. Medically, Umbrella is being monitored for very early signs of CIRDC.
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Benji
Benji is on the at-risk list for behavioral concerns. Benji arrived as an owner surrender, previous owner describes him as a friendly protective dog with his family. Benji is reported to enjoy long walks and meeting other dogs. In his previous home, Benji was also is reported to have a multiple bite history with visitors and strangers. Benji would growl and bite visitors, if they moved too quickly towards or around him in the home. Most recent incident did break skin on the persons ankle. During his stay in the care center Benji has allowed all handling. Medically, Benji is receiving treatment for CIRDC.
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Washer
Washer 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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Kicks
Kicks 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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Dougie
Dougie is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns reported in his previous home. It was reported Dougie will resource guard food items. Recentlty Dougie had an incident in the home. Dougie bit a family member leaving cut on his fingers and wrist which drew blood after they went to move his food bowl believing Dougie had finished eating. Dougie in care has been social with staff. Medically, Dougie is apparently healthy.
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Rockwell
Rockwell is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Rockwell in care has not been acclimating well to the shelter environment despite best efforts to keep him comfortable. During interactions Rockwell is unable to settle on his own, attempting to mount staff and is reported to redirect onto staff when leaving the kennel rooms, making it difficult to handle him safely. Medically, Rockwell is overweight, and ear infection and has alopecia.
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Benny Wenny
Benny Wenny is at-risk due to behavior reasons. His previous owner describes Benny Wenny to be a very anxious, shy, and friendly dog. He was reported to be social and tolerant with children, strangers, and other dogs in his previous home. Upon intake, Benny Wenny was displaying fearful behavior. He was tense and trembling, and eventually had to be carried to his medical exam. During his assessment, he continued to display fearful behavior such as walking with a low body, planting himself to the ground and refusing to walk, and flinching with loud sounds. He has slowly warmed up to some handlers, allowing petting with a soft, wiggly body and is very treat motivated. Recently, he has been reported to leash bite, escalating to snapping at handlers hands, and is not easily redirected. Benny Wenny is engaged and receptive during his training sessions. Medically, he is apparently healthy. Benny Wenny has a $500 stipend to be paid to a New Hope Partner if pulled.
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Jabarkus Chunkmuffin
Jabarkus Chunkmuffin is at risk due to behavioral reasons. During his stay in the care center he has been observed to fixate on dogs with a tense body. This behavior is not able to be redirected easily. When with his finder Jabarkus was observed to jump up and mouth their hands and arms with hard pressure that left welts and bruising. Similar behaviors have been observed in the care center such as mounting handlers and mouthing their clothing. While out with handlers Jabarkus has been observed to be receptive to treats. Medically Jabarkus has dental disease and is underweight.
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Scooby
Scooby 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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Royce
Royce is on the at-risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and while he is making some progress in coming out of his shell, the shelter environment is not conducive to him making continued progress due to his sensitivity to environmental stimuli (loud noises, sudden movements, etc.). He has begun to deteriorate and can escalate/re-direct with little warning. He shows curious behaviors but can be easily triggered. 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 with sensitivities to loud noises and a potential for overstimulation.
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Lady

Lady is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Lady is regressing in care and is becoming reluctant to leave the building for walks and now recently, her kennel. Once out, she pulls back toward her kennel and does not take treats but does perk when she hears a squeaker toy. It takes several attempts to coax her into walking, but then she will pancake in front of the stairs at the exit of the building to go outside. The lady did tolerate one occasion of being picked up and carried to the play yard. During interaction with handlers, Lady does display social behaviors but easily becomes aroused, jumping up and becoming mouthy, begins panting, and has some trouble settling. Medically, Lady is overweight.
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