0_Apprentice
I am volunteering at a local animal shelter.  Do you like animal shelters? 
1_Wizard
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.
0_Apprentice
Why do some need federal oversight? Are  the animals being abused? 
1_Wizard
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.
0_Apprentice
Ah the shelters are in bad shape.  Are other countries shelters ran by the federal government? 
1_Wizard
There is some regulation, but I don't know how much. I do know that only four European countries ban the killing of healthy strays.
0_Apprentice
Maybe other countries will adopt the practice.  But the USA is woefully behind them in terms of progressiveness. 