I am volunteering at a local animal shelter.  Do you like animal shelters? 
I wish they didn't have to exist. Plus, in this country there's no federal organization overseeing these places, some of which need it. Others are fantastic. Good for you volunteering - very worthwhile.
Why do some need federal oversight? Are  the animals being abused? 
I don't mean that, but a couple I've been to could do with an upgrade or a good clean. At least some individual states have regulations regarding shelters, so that helps.