The following are some local sites and information that may be of interest to dog and animal lovers in general. Links are provides to some of the sites for your convenience.

Dog Parks

Albany has four dog parks which are open from dawn to dusk. Westland Hills Dog Park is located just off Colvin Avenue in Westland Hills Park. Hartman Road Dog Park is off New Scotland Avenue and Hartman Road. Normanskill Farm Dog Park is Off Delaware Avenue, take a left onto Mill Road and all the way back to the community garden and dog park. Department of General Services on Erie Blvd. north of Huck Finn's Warehouse. Clifton Park has two dog parks, the Kinns Road Park and the Mary Jane Row Dog Park. Call the Clifton Park Town Hall at 371-6651 for directions and requirements.

Animal Shelters & Rescue Groups

Animal Protective Foundation - 53 Maple Ave in Scotia - www.animalprotective.org

Mohawk Hudson River Humane Society - 3 Maple Avenue in Menands www.mohawkhumanesociety.org

Pet Finder - www.petfinder.com - Good search engine for finding pets to adopt.

Capital District Humane Association - www.capital-district-humane.com

Dogfriendly.com - Listing of Hotels, Shops, Parks and Events that welcome well-behaved dogs.