Dr. Allen Carl walks Nellie, a border collie mix, while his wife, Susan Ross, carries Stanley the Maltese in a sling on Sunday, April 2, 2017, in Albany's Washington Park. (Paul Grondahl/Special to the Times Union) less Dr. Allen Carl walks Nellie, a border collie mix, while his wife, Susan Ross, carries Stanley the Maltese in a sling on Sunday, April 2, 2017, in Albany's Washington Park. (Paul Grondahl/Special to the Times ... more

Dr. Allen Carl holds a roll of dog poop plastic bags on Sunday, April 2, 2017, in Albany's Washington Park. (Paul Grondahl/Special to the Times Union)

Dr. Allen Carl holds a roll of dog poop plastic bags on Sunday, April 2, 2017, in Albany's Washington Park. (Paul Grondahl/Special to the Times Union)

Dana Graupe poses with Monty, a 3-year-old St. Bernard mix, on Sunday, April 2, 2017, in Albany's Washington Park. (Paul Grondahl/Special to the Times Union)

Dana Graupe poses with Monty, a 3-year-old St. Bernard mix, on Sunday, April 2, 2017, in Albany's Washington Park. (Paul Grondahl/Special to the Times Union)

Stanley, a Maltese, in her preferred transportation mode, a dog sling carried by Susan Ross, on Sunday, April 2, 2017, in Albany's Washington Park. (Paul Grondahl/Special to the Times Union)

Stanley, a Maltese, in her preferred transportation mode, a dog sling carried by Susan Ross, on Sunday, April 2, 2017, in Albany's Washington Park. (Paul Grondahl/Special to the Times Union)

Susan Ross with Stanley, a Maltese, in his dog sling, where he falls asleep and snores on walks on Sunday, April 2, 2017, in Albany's Washington Park. (Paul Grondahl/Special to the Times Union)

Susan Ross with Stanley, a Maltese, in his dog sling, where he falls asleep and snores on walks on Sunday, April 2, 2017, in Albany's Washington Park. (Paul Grondahl/Special to the Times Union)

Susan Ross and her dogs Nellie and Stanley (in sling) meet Dana Graupe and her dog, Monty, on Sunday, April 2, 2017, in Albany's Washington Park. (Paul Grondahl/Special to the Times Union)

Susan Ross and her dogs Nellie and Stanley (in sling) meet Dana Graupe and her dog, Monty, on Sunday, April 2, 2017, in Albany's Washington Park. (Paul Grondahl/Special to the Times Union)

Roxie, Stella and Grace from the French bulldog-Boston terrier page on AlbanyDogs.net (Photo by Michael Kalin)

Roxie, Stella and Grace from the French bulldog-Boston terrier page on AlbanyDogs.net (Photo by Michael Kalin)

Caroline and Daisy, best companions for 14 years. (Caroline Grondahl)

Caroline and Daisy, best companions for 14 years. (Caroline Grondahl)

Caroline Grondahl on her 4th birthday, when she got Daisy as a surprise birthday present. (Paul Grondahl)

Caroline Grondahl on her 4th birthday, when she got Daisy as a surprise birthday present. (Paul Grondahl)

Daisy, an Australian shepherd mix (Photo couresy of Jake Dillon)

Daisy, an Australian shepherd mix (Photo couresy of Jake Dillon)

Daisy, an Australian shepherd mix (Photo couresy of Jake Dillon)

Daisy, an Australian shepherd mix (Photo couresy of Jake Dillon)

Daisy, an Australian shepherd mix (Photo couresy of Jake Dillon)

Daisy, an Australian shepherd mix (Photo couresy of Jake Dillon)

Daisy, an Australian shepherd mix (Photo couresy of Jake Dillon)

Daisy, an Australian shepherd mix (Photo couresy of Jake Dillon)

Daisy, an Australian shepherd mix (Photo couresy of Jake Dillon)

Daisy, an Australian shepherd mix (Photo couresy of Jake Dillon)

Max, a jumbo-sized Shetland sheepdog (Photo courtesy of Norma Chepaitis Shook)

Max, a jumbo-sized Shetland sheepdog (Photo courtesy of Norma Chepaitis Shook)

Max, a jumbo-sized Shetland sheepdog (Photo courtesy of Norma Chepaitis Shook)

Max, a jumbo-sized Shetland sheepdog (Photo courtesy of Norma Chepaitis Shook)

The best memory with Willow, a service dog at Pine Bush Elementary School (Drawing by Sanjana Stephen)

The best memory with Willow, a service dog at Pine Bush Elementary School (Drawing by Sanjana Stephen)

Micah the yellow Lab (Photo courtesy of Sue Raynis)

Micah the yellow Lab (Photo courtesy of Sue Raynis)

Micah the yellow Lab (Photo courtesy of Sue Raynis)

Micah the yellow Lab (Photo courtesy of Sue Raynis)

Minnie the shepherd mix on the dog bed she hated. (Photo courtesy of Claire Lynch)

Minnie the shepherd mix on the dog bed she hated. (Photo courtesy of Claire Lynch)

Minnie, a shepherd mix, enjoying Washington Park in Albany. (Photo courtesy of Claire Lynch)

Minnie, a shepherd mix, enjoying Washington Park in Albany. (Photo courtesy of Claire Lynch)

Jake the beagle with Kim Kendrick's son Michael. (Photo courtesy of Kim Kendrick)

Jake the beagle with Kim Kendrick's son Michael. (Photo courtesy of Kim Kendrick)

Tucker the cocker spaniel (Drawing by Conner Len)

Tucker the cocker spaniel (Drawing by Conner Len)

Bandit, a dog who thinks he's a cat. (Drawing by Lauren, a 5th grader at Pine Bush Elementary School)

Bandit, a dog who thinks he's a cat. (Drawing by Lauren, a 5th grader at Pine Bush Elementary School)

Gerty, my funny puppy (Drawing by Erika Para)

Gerty, my funny puppy (Drawing by Erika Para)

Gerty the Funny Puppy (Drawing by Erika, a 5th grader at Pine Bush Elementary School)

Gerty the Funny Puppy (Drawing by Erika, a 5th grader at Pine Bush Elementary School)

Precious, a cocker spaniel who lived up to her name. (Photo by Ed DerGurahian)

Precious, a cocker spaniel who lived up to her name. (Photo by Ed DerGurahian)

Precious, a beloved cocker spaniel and faithful companion. (Photo by Ed DerGurahian)

Precious, a beloved cocker spaniel and faithful companion. (Photo by Ed DerGurahian)

Kosmo the Sheltie was named after Cosmo Kramer of Seinfeld show fame (Photo courtesy of Dianne L. Patterson)

Kosmo the Sheltie was named after Cosmo Kramer of Seinfeld show fame (Photo courtesy of Dianne L. Patterson)

Kosmo the Sheltie was named after Cosmo Kramer of Seinfeld show fame (Photo courtesy of Dianne L. Patterson)

Kosmo the Sheltie was named after Cosmo Kramer of Seinfeld show fame (Photo courtesy of Dianne L. Patterson)

Raymond G. Shepherd as a young dog. (Photo courtesy of Dan Doyle)

Raymond G. Shepherd as a young dog. (Photo courtesy of Dan Doyle)

Raymond G. Shepherd at Lake Harris (Photo courtesy of Dan Doyle)

Raymond G. Shepherd at Lake Harris (Photo courtesy of Dan Doyle)

Red "The Houndicorn," a bloodhound. (Photo courtesy of Shelby Cady)

Red "The Houndicorn," a bloodhound. (Photo courtesy of Shelby Cady)

Red "The Houndicorn," a bloodhound. (Photo courtesy of Shelby Cady) ORG XMIT: Gf9lqfJtNms_KWVN14GS

Red "The Houndicorn," a bloodhound. (Photo courtesy of Shelby Cady) ORG XMIT: Gf9lqfJtNms_KWVN14GS

John Runfola's dog, Sailor Bob. (Courtesy John Runfola)

John Runfola's dog, Sailor Bob. (Courtesy John Runfola)

John Runfola's dog, Sailor Bob. (Courtesy John Runfola)

John Runfola's dog, Sailor Bob. (Courtesy John Runfola)

Scamp, a Schnoodle -- Schnauzer and poodle cross -- meets some children at Dr. Jonathan Pasternack's Delmar pediatric office. (Photo courtesy of Lois Pasternack)

Scamp, a Schnoodle -- Schnauzer and poodle cross -- meets some children at Dr. Jonathan Pasternack's Delmar pediatric office. (Photo courtesy of Lois Pasternack)

Lois Pasternack with Scamp, her Schnoodle. (Photo courtesy of Lois Pasternack)

Lois Pasternack with Scamp, her Schnoodle. (Photo courtesy of Lois Pasternack)

Maxwell, a black Lab/spaniel mix. (Photo courtesy of Connie Jo Fedorwich)

Maxwell, a black Lab/spaniel mix. (Photo courtesy of Connie Jo Fedorwich)

Maxwell, a black Lab/spaniel mix. (Photo courtesy of Connie Jo Fedorwich)

Maxwell, a black Lab/spaniel mix. (Photo courtesy of Connie Jo Fedorwich)

Simba, a Lab/chow mix (Photo courtesy of Clare Mertz)

Simba, a Lab/chow mix (Photo courtesy of Clare Mertz)

Clockwise from top, Jack Huber, Sunny and Julia Huber, at their home in Delmar in 2008.

Clockwise from top, Jack Huber, Sunny and Julia Huber, at their home in Delmar in 2008.

Jack Huber and Sunny, who can barely keep his eyes open, at their home in Delmar in 2007.

Jack Huber and Sunny, who can barely keep his eyes open, at their home in Delmar in 2007.

Julia Huber and Sunny at their home in Delmar in 2008.

Julia Huber and Sunny at their home in Delmar in 2008.

Syliva the bull terrier (Photo courtesy of Mark Schaming)

Syliva the bull terrier (Photo courtesy of Mark Schaming)

Kaiser Von Buckingham Streeter, the "King of Buckingham," after the Albany neighborhood pond. (Photo courtesy of Elmer Streeter)

Kaiser Von Buckingham Streeter, the "King of Buckingham," after the Albany neighborhood pond. (Photo courtesy of Elmer Streeter)

Rudy the beagle with a Stewart's milk carton (Photo courtesy of Gina Giuliano)

Rudy the beagle with a Stewart's milk carton (Photo courtesy of Gina Giuliano)

Rudy the beagle as a puppy (Photo courtesy of Gina Giuliano)

Rudy the beagle as a puppy (Photo courtesy of Gina Giuliano)

Nellie Bly, a black Lab mix (Photo courtesy of Holly McKenna)

Nellie Bly, a black Lab mix (Photo courtesy of Holly McKenna)

Nellie Bly, a black Lab mix (Photo courtesy of Holly McKenna)

Nellie Bly, a black Lab mix (Photo courtesy of Holly McKenna)

Daisy, Maggie and Kalie the German shorthaired pointers (Photos courtesy of Renee Pizzo-Roy)

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