A volunteer at the Humane Society brushes one of the dogs while enjoying the nice weather on April 24, 2013. Volunteers make sure the animals get plenty of exercise and play time outside.

A volunteer pets a Pit-bull as she takes it out for its daily walk on April 24, 2013. The shelter has a walking schedule for each animal that is up for adoption.

A playful puppy greets potential adopters on April 24, 2013, as they make their way down the adoption hallway. All of the animals being adopted receive all their vaccinations before getting new owners.

A sign inside the Humane Society displays the prices for all of the animals up for adoption on April 24, 2013. Each potential adopter fills out an application and has an interview with one of the adoption counselors at the shelter.

A potential adopter pets one of the cats in the adoption room on April 24, 2013. Spending time with the animals in the shelter lets the adopter get a feel for the animal's personality and habits.

A volunteer plays with one of the cats in the playroom on April 24, 2013. The Humane Society makes sure each animal is properly socialized and ready for adoption.