COLONIE - A man already caught up in accusations he abused puppies is now facing new charges of animal abuse.

Colonie police say Anthony Walker of Albany left four dogs locked in a U-Haul truck in the frigid weather. They say the dogs were emaciated when they found them.

Walker is the same man who was charged earlier this month in connection with three puppies found injured near some railroad tracks in Albany. One of those dogs died and another lost a paw.

Now police say Walker is responsible for the dogs found locked in the cargo space of a rental truck parked at the Super 8 motel on Central Avenue.

The dogs were taken to the Capital District Animal Emergency Clinic for treatment.

A record number of cats and kittens were adopted during Mohawk Hudson Humane Society’s Feline Fest.

The fest was held on Thursday, July 26 through Sunday, July 29. According to the society, 135 cats and kittens found new homes.

“We were happy to see so many people respond to Feline Fest.  Many families left with more than one cat or kitten.  The smiles on the faces of the new pet parents, our volunteers and staff members were incredible!  You could just see how delighted they were and there was a lot of purring going on as well.  The good mood was contagious,” said Brad Shear, Executive Director in a statement.

According to Shear, the shelter was caring for over 340 felines, with 120 in foster care. This means that the number of animals at the shelter is more manageable but the shelter is still open for adoptions.

The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society has suggested tips to keep your pets safe and calm during Fourth of July celebrations.

According to the society, pets often get loose during Independence Day week because they are afraid of loud and sudden noise that fireworks make.

“The loud sounds may cause some pets to panic, become excited or destructive, and perhaps run away from home in fear,” said Brad Shear, executive director of the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society.

Below are some tips and useful information on keeping your pets safe:

To help reunite any missing pets with their families, this year the Humane Society is offering microchips for only $15 on Sunday, July 1 through Tuesday, July 3. The microchip is the size of a grain of rice and is implanted by a veterinarian between your pet’s shoulder blades. The chip serves as a permanent identification of your pet.