COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A new animal shelter has opened at the Albany County Jail in Colonie. According to Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple, the shelter will expand capacity for the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society and give employment opportunities to people experiencing homelessness.
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Apple said the shelter will care for dogs recovering from neglect or cruelty cases, as well as animals that need long-term placement when other shelters run out of space. The shelter was built in collaboration with the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society.
Apple also said that about 66% of people leaving the jail have nowhere to go and may end up at the homeless shelter on the jail property. The shelter will offer them a temporary place to work while they get back on their feet. Anyone who works at the shelter will get training from the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society.
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“Our vision is to save dogs while giving people a meaningful opportunity to move forward,” said Apple. “A temporary place to live and a chance to work can help someone build stability, save money, and take the next step toward a better opportunity.”
The state-of-the-art facility was funded through a grant from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, with Albany County staff doing most of the construction work. The shelter includes modern kennels, a fenced outdoor area and a space for dogs to exercise…