• Basenjis
• Maltese
• Bedlington Terriers
• Schnauzers
• Bichon Frise
• Poodles
• Chinese Cresteds
• Protugese Water Dogs
• Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers
• Irish Water Spaniels
• Italian Greyhounds
• Kerry Blue Terriers

That does not mean you won't be allergic to such breeds.  Allergies can be specific to individuals, with some breeds being tolerated better than others.
  

• For Albany and Rensselaer Counties:  Call the Mohawk and Hudson Humane Society Shelter at 434-8128.
   
• For Saratoga County:  Call Capital District Humane Association and speak with Jennifer at 664-3450.
   
• For Washington County: Call the SPCA of Upstate New York in Hudson Falls.

In case of an emergency and if one of the above agencies is not available to take your call, please notify the New York State Police, Sheriff's Department or your local police.

For your information, the section of law that pertains to animal neglect and cruelty is Article 26 of New York State Agriculture and Markets Law.  Police agencies sometimes tell complainants that they do not deal with such cases.  They do not have a choice.  It is part of New York State Law and must be enforced.  As soon as you are able, back up your call to the police by notifying one of the above-mentioned animal agencies so they can offer needed support to the police.  Many times law enforcement agencies are reluctant to get involved because they are not animal specialist and/or wouldn't know what to do with animals if they needed to be seized.
 

1. All animals need a sufficient amount of food and clean water.  They also need to be kept in an environment that is clean and with wholesome air.
    
2. Dogs kept outside need a house that is big enough for them to stand and turn around.  Ideally, that shelter will be raised above the ground to protect the animal from dampness.  In the winter, that shelter should have an outside flap and should have plenty of dry, clean bedding (straw is ideal).  Blankets can easily get wet from the snow and will therefore not provide warmth for the animal.
    
3. If an animal is going to live outdoors during the winter, it must start acclimating by about September so it can begin developing a winter coat.
    
4. There are some dogs that should never be kept outside during the cold weather because they don't have the types of coats that could keep them warm.
    
5. All animals need extra food in the cold weather because they burn more calories keeping warn.  They also need a constant supply of unfrozen water.
    
6. Even farm animals need shelter.  Although the law does not specify as such, animals that are subjected to such things as freezing rain and wind can develop pneumonia.  Horses, cows and the like need at least a sheltered area under evergreen trees - if not a run-in shed.
    
7. Hitting, beating, or perpetrating any act of cruelty to an animal is against the law.
    
8. Not providing medical care to a sick or injured animal is against the law.

The above list is not all inclusive.  If you are not familiar with the law, perhaps this will provide you with a partial guideline to reporting suspected cases of cruelty.

"How Does a Person Report a Pet Dealer Complaint?"

The Department reviews all written and identified requests expressing concern about the care, facility, operation, record keeping and other related areas of a pet dealer or potential pet dealers. Report complaints to New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.

1 Winners Circle
Albany, New York 12235

Or Call
(518) 457-2728

The NYS Pet Dealer Licensing Program began in 2001 and has two primary goals:

First, it strives to ensure that dogs and cats are properly cared for, have adequate and humane housing and receive veterinary care while kept by the pet dealers.

Second, it provides consumers purchasing dogs and cats from pet dealers with the information concerning the animals' health, medical history, and origin.

Click below to view each PDF for the information on supplies and for specific needs for certain pets.

Disaster Supplies Checklist

Species-Specific Needs