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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Thor Blues
Thor Blues is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Thor Blues arrived at the Care Center as a stray with no known history. Upon intake, Thor Blues was noted to be fearful and defensive; difficult to scan for microchip. With time, Thor Blues has become easy to leash for walks and treat motivated with staff. However, Thor Blues has shown concerning levels of handling sensitivity with escalation to defensive behaviors. When medical staff attempted to muzzle him for further examination, Thor Blues growled and bit a staff member, no broken skin. With familiar staff Thor Blues continues to be social, allow limited handling and understands commands such as 'sit' and 'paw'. Medically, Thor Blues is being treated for neurogenic dry eye with oral drops, and is noted to have Dental Disease.
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Selly
Selly is at risk for medical reasons. She has multiple mammary masses with one large mass close to rupturing. Selly needs placement so she can have the mass (and chain) surgically removed to continue providing her with a good quality of life. She also is weight bearing lame on the right hindlimb. Preliminary radiographs show some irregularity in the bone above the right knee area. This needs to a second opinion as this can be a serious issue too. She allows all handling for medical exams. Behaviorally, she is best suited for a single pet home and for an adopter who has experience managing the following behaviors: anxiety, barrier/on-leash reactivity, poor impulse control.
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Sunset Orange
Sunset Orange 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. Medically Sunset Orange has dental disease.
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Notyette
Notyette 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 describe her as a quiet, aloof, and independent cat. 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. Medically Notyette has dental disease.
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Logan
Logan 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. His owner describes him as a bold and independent cat who loves to play. 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 Logan is healthy.
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Sneakers
Sneakers has been diagnosed with kidney disease and will need to follow up with a veterinarian for a long-term care plan. He is also underweight and has significant dental disease. He is very fearful in shelter and needs placement in a low stress environment.
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Archer

Archer 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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Platinum
Platinum is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Litter of 6 kittens that have been diagnosed with ringworm. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up. This kitten was also housed in the same room as a kitten with panleukopenia, with a possible exposure date of 10/15. Due to age, they have been deemed high-risk. Quarantine dates: 10/15-10/29.
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Seamour
Seamour is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Litter of 2 kittens that have been diagnosed with ringworm. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up. This kitten was also housed in the same room as a kitten with panleukopenia, with a possible exposure date of 10/15. Due to age, they have been deemed high-risk. Quarantine dates: 10/15-10/29.
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Francis
Francis is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Litter of 2 kittens that have been diagnosed with ringworm. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up. This kitten was also housed in the same room as a kitten with panleukopenia, with a possible exposure date of 10/15. Due to age, they have been deemed high-risk. Quarantine dates: 10/15-10/29.
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Mama Bear
Mama Bear is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Mama Bear in the care center has not been acclimating despite best efforts to keep her comfortable. In her kennel, Mama Bear can be seen and heard digging at her kennel door. When handlers go to check on her, she often stops digging and begins to wag her tail. At other times, she is observed panting while standing on the door and continuing to dig, and she begins barking when she sees handlers approach. She has also been noted scaling her kennel walls and panting heavily when approached. During her stay, she has begun to kennel fight when exiting her kennel and has become reactive towards dogs while on walks. Mama Bear is social with staff but continues to struggle to settle and acclimate in the care center environment. Medically, Mama Bear is apparently healthy.
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Truce
Truce is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns displayed in his previous home and in care. Truce was returned after displaying aggression toward other dogs. During an introduction with another dog, Truce put his paws around the other dog and attempted to attack and lunge toward the dog’s neck. During walks, Truce also consistently lunged toward dogs of all sizes and has shown similar behavior toward cats. In the care center, Truce continues to lunge at both large and small dogs, as well as cats, while on walks. Truce is currently working with the training staff to address these behaviors and is social with staff. Medically, Truce is clinically healthy.
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Brooklyn

Brooklyn 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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Zinc
Zinc is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Litter of 6 kittens that have been diagnosed with ringworm. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up. This kitten was also housed in the same room as a kitten with panleukopenia, with a possible exposure date of 10/15. Due to age, they have been deemed high-risk. Quarantine dates: 10/15-10/29.
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Copper
Copper is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Litter of 6 kittens that have been diagnosed with ringworm. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up. This kitten was also housed in the same room as a kitten with panleukopenia, with a possible exposure date of 10/15. Due to age, they have been deemed high-risk. Quarantine dates: 10/15-10/29.
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Cobalt
Cobalt is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Litter of 6 kittens that have been diagnosed with ringworm. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up. This kitten was also housed in the same room as a kitten with panleukopenia, with a possible exposure date of 10/15. Due to age, they have been deemed high-risk. Quarantine dates: 10/15-10/29.
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Silver
Silver is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Litter of 6 kittens that have been diagnosed with ringworm. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up. This kitten was also housed in the same room as a kitten with panleukopenia, with a possible exposure date of 10/15. Due to age, they have been deemed high-risk. Quarantine dates: 10/15-10/29.
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Bismuth
Bismuth is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Litter of 6 kittens that have been diagnosed with ringworm. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up. This kitten was also housed in the same room as a kitten with panleukopenia, with a possible exposure date of 10/15. Due to age, they have been deemed high-risk. Quarantine dates: 10/15-10/29.
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Knight
Knight 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. Knight might have less stress around other cats as he comes from a hoarding case.
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Qwerty
Qwerty is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Qwerty returned to the Care Center as a stray, with limited history. Upon arrival Qwerty allowed handling, and entered kennel without issue. Recently however, Qwerty has been showing concerns of both kennel reactivity, and on-leash reactivity toward dogs and people. Qwerty has been observed to turn toward, fixate, and growl at his neighboring kennel while entering or exiting; he is also observed to pull hard toward occupied pop-up crates. While outside on-leash, Qwerty is noted to at times pull-hard toward dogs, and lunge at people while walking on the sidewalk. Medically, Qwerty is currently healthy.
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Gigi
Gigi 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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Jackie
Jackie is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Jackie has been highly stressed in the care center and has began to thrash on leash during walks having to be walked to the backyard only. In kennel, Jackie has began jumping to the top of his kennel, spinning, and panting heavily. He also has been observed pawing and banging his water bowl. Jackie is social with staff, but struggling to acclimate to the care center environment. Medically, Jackie was recently treated for giardia but is otherwise healthy.
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Cotton
Cotton is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. She is a young adult cat who is not eating in shelter due to a severe upper respiratory tract infection. We are unable to deliver supportive care in shelter due to her high level of stress. She needs a quiet home to recover.
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Caramel Apple
Caramel Apple has been placed on the At Risk list for medical reasons. He has pneumonia and is fragile. He has not been eating well and losing weight. He struggles with supportive care because of fear and anxiety. He needs care and attention that we cannot provide.
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Famous
Famous is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Famous has been highly aroused/stressed in the care center, escalating to screeching, hypersalivating, and jumping at the front of his kennel. During interactions Famous displays dilated pupils, heavy panting, and difficulty settling. During sessions, he repeatedly jumps on handlers, attempts to mount, and bites at their legs during quick movements. Medically, Famous is healthy.
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