Humane Society of Southeast Missouri

Just one of many animals up for adoption Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri. (Laura Simon)

Samantha Cruz Marcial, right, introduces her newly adopted dog, Bella, to her sister Tiffany Salinas, and her nephew Andrew Salinas Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri. 'It's really depressing seeing all those puppies back there,' said Marcial. (Laura Simon)

Just one of many animals up for adoption Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri. (Laura Simon)

Just one of many animals up for adoption Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri. (Laura Simon)

Just one of many animals up for adoption Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri. (Laura Simon)

Heather McCullough, left, and Jamie Zimmerman hold two strays brought in by Deputy Jesse Houseman with the Cape Girardeau Sheriff's Department as he takes a photo of them Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri. (Laura Simon)

Kennel supervisor Jamie Zimmerman washes food and water bowls while a load of laundry spins in the washing machine Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri. (Laura Simon)

Just one of many animals up for adoption Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri. (Laura Simon)

Just one of many animals up for adoption Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri. (Laura Simon)

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Just one of many animals up for adoption Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri. (Laura Simon)

Samantha Cruz Marcial, right, introduces her newly adopted dog, Bella, to her sister Tiffany Salinas, and her nephew Andrew Salinas Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri. 'It's really depressing seeing all those puppies back there,' said Marcial. (Laura Simon)