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Freshman Donovan Bisbee of Ridgefield, Washington enjoys playing with the dogs at the Animal Welfare League during Monday's Community Service Day. "We love having the students out here," said AWL Office Manager Sharon Maxwell. "It helps the dogs become socialized, and helps us see the behaviors that lead to a better match between dogs and adopters."

Lots of dogs running around in yards—orientation leader Craig Veeter ’10 and Wabash freshmen walk adoptable dogs in the yard next to the Animal Welfare League.

Orientation Leader Craig Veeter ’10

Patrick Garrett ’12 walks Maisy, a pug/beagle mix.

A.J. Hudson of Indianapolis finds a friend in the cat and kitten room. "My own cat died two years ago, so it was fun to play with one," said Hudson, who also has a golden retriever at home.

For Galib Shishir from Bangladesh, Monday's visit to the Animal Welfare League was only his second contact with dogs. His first? The previous night at Professor Lon Porter's house. "It is not typical to walk dogs in Bangladesh," Shishir said. "These are my first experiences with this sort of contact with mammals. It feels good to share the bond between man and animal."

Montgomery County's Jake Moore ’12: "I had an Akita that we just had to have put to sleep, and this dog kind of reminds me of her."

Professors Lon Porter and Maureen McColgin are considering adding Smiley to the two dogs they have at home. Porter planned Monday's service day visit. "Many of our guys leave dogs at home, and it's good for them to have this contact."

Charles Niblick ’12 of Fort Wayne called Monday's service project "a lot of fun." He spends time at the animal shelter in his home town.

Darius Burke ’12 finds Piddler's tickle spot.

Galib Shishir pours some water for Moxie.