Last month, I decided to volunteer at the Humane Society once a week nearby my school and it has been a really great experience. I'm a dog walker, so I get to spend two hours on Friday's playing with them in the enclosed areas outside or hiking with them in the woody areas behind their building. I've met a lot of great dogs and cats while at the Humane, but since I'm there only once a week, I always see new faces. Animals get adopted quickly there, and it's really great for the animals, but I've formed bonds with some of the dogs, and it's difficult to see them leave. I already have two great dogs of my own, but I wish I could take my favorite dogs at the Humane home, too! This week, I fell in love with Chancey, a 7 month old boxer mix who, despite his 40 pound frame, thinks he is a lap-dog, and tries to sit on me every chance he could get. It's just really relaxing to be able to spend time outdoors, because I'm usually cooped up at school, with great animals. Animals are a great way to relieve stress and since I can't go home as often as I would like, it allows me a chance to play with some dogs