Saturday is National Dog Day, a celebration founded by animal welfare activist Colleen Paige that supports rescue and adoption efforts around the country.

Austin is known as a dog-friendly town. According to U.S. Census Bureau data released earlier this year, the city ranks third, behind Tucson, Arizona, and Oklahoma City, in pet ownership nationally, with just over half of households containing pets.

To celebrate, treat your pup to a yappy hour, free biscuit or concierge service at one of these dog-friendly spots:

1. Come for the local craft beer selection, stay for the off-leash dog park at Yard Bar, 6700 Burnet Road, Austin. All-day passes are $5.50; annual memberships cost $150. Dogs must be older than 4 months, humans older than 21. 512-900-3773. www.yardbar.com

2. At Banger’s Sausage House and Beer Garden at 79 and 81 Rainey St., Austin, off-leash dogs are welcome in the spacious outdoor patio area. The staff also serves “woof wursts” and host monthly Mutt Mondays. 512-386-1656. www.bangersaustin.com

3. Hops and Grain Brewing, at 507 Calles, Ste. 101, Austin, is reviving its monthly Yappy Hour on Aug. 30 from 6:30-8 p.m., just a few days after National Dog Day. Grab a locally crafted beer and treat your companion to a free Brew Biscuit, which are made from the grains left over from the brewing process. 512-914-2467. www.hopsandgrain.com

4. Shake Shack, 1100 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 2100, Austin, is no stranger to dogs. Treat your pup to an indulgent Pooch-ini, which combines Shake Shack’s dog biscuits, peanut butter sauce and vanilla custard. 512-717-0430. www.shakeshack.com

5. Upscale Austin restaurant The Bonneville, at 202 W. Cesar Chavez, Austin, welcomes dogs on its patio, which is stocked with water bowls. The chefs and owners, husband and wife Chris Hurley and Jennifer Costello, also make their own dog treats. 512-428-4643. www.thebonnevilleaustin.com

6. For Austinite dog-owners in search of a staycation, the W Austin at 200 Lavaca St., Austin, welcomes pet guests. The hotel charges an additional $25 per night, plus a $100 cleaning fee, and offers amenities such as a W Hotel pet tag and a special treat at turndown. The concierge can also help arrange dog-sitting, dog-walking and dog-birthday cakes. 512-542-3600. www.whotelaustin.com