Albany Mall

the mall and staff were nice and whatever, but there wasn’t really any shops so we were heading out of the store to leave when we saw puppies in “ Pets & Pals “ , We me and my family didn’t expect the store to be gorgeous or anything , but what we did expect was the pets to be cared for , but let me tell you , i have never seen a pet store THAT horrible, let me give you a semi-detailed introduction. the entrance of the store had an iguana in the front window on display, personally i have no idea what an iguana enclosure should look like , nor what a healthy iguana should look like , however i know for a FACT they did something to that poor baby, the holes in the enclosure were big enough for the iguana to get out easily , but it didn’t move at all , it looked sick . Now giving this the benefit of the doubt bad choice we proceeded into the store to look at the puppies , they looked fine but they were expensive so we walked past we had no intention of buying anything I, a cat lover , saw 5 kittens mind you in a FERRET cage, these poor kittens looked so sick , they literally had red eyes , and a whole load of stuff projecting out of their nose , pics of the kittens below , all of the enclosures had old , and shredded news paper in it , the Guinea pigs literally did not make a peep , and as an ex Guinea pig owner , if they see people they squeal like never before , but these ? Nothing . Oh and that’s not even it , every single beta fish in that store was dead visibly , there were rabbits that didn’t look healthy but had a reasonably sized cage surprisingly; and there was also 2 baby goats in an Amazon sized box 20 square feet which really is not very spacious , and the baby goats were hitting the walls and even each other , this store is absolutely horrible .

I haven't been to Albany since covid happened. The was still bustling with shoppers and walkers alike. We were there for a birthday party and Chuck e cheese and had walked down to old navy to look for school clothes. Kids loved the vr game and throwing pennies in the fountain.

Mall is on its last leg from what I guess. Half the stores are out of business and the other half is there. You had more workers than shoppers. I will say they have a display of children's artwork which is really beautiful and inspiring. I would like a few pieces for my house.

The mall itself is overall great but the pet store is absolutely terrible. They mistreat their animals from what it looks like and sold dyed chickens for easter. Its quite depressing to say the least. They also clipped the wings of a bunch of birds and put them into the same cage as one another. This cage has no lid. They have a single goat in a dog pen as well.

"I remember when the Albany Mall was started. We have heard sad stories of big names closing and financial challenges brought about by Hurricane Michael, COVID-19, the Internet, and Fashion's Whims. I asked my wife of 22 years to marry me outside of Chucky Cheese and bought her engagement ring a Shiren's Jewelers in 2001. They are still there. Many things have changed, but there are still great vendors, good food, and lots of good food, and real folks to shop with in a safe, secure environment....at least in daylight....cuz that's when we shop. If you once did, or just accepted the rumors of hard times. I would Challenge you to give it another try. I believe it will be worth your time... Still. It was for us."

I visited Books A Million. The rating is based solely on the interaction I experienced with the manager on duty at the time. He was not very friendly at all. He acted as though he was being inconvenienced when asked a question. He really lacks customer service skills.

Always a pleasure, nicest retail sales people ever experienced.... Reminded me of shopping with my mother back in the day, was refreshing

The Albany Mall features an abhorrent pet store that goes by the name of ‘Pets ‘n Pals’. This location among other atrocities, advertises mini piglets for $300 that are weeks underaged and very obviously malnourished and in need of their mother. To call this store and the Albany Mall as a whole irresponsible would be a gross understatement. It is absolutely mindboggling to me that local authorities have not taken swift action against this establishment.

Very clean and quiet place. It great for relaxing.

The businesses that are open are good, but there are too many closed stores, and it is not the bustling mall I remember from the '70s and early '80s. Hopefully, business will pick up.