Humane Society Volunteers

Volunteer Susan Krosunger takes Annabelle for a walk Tuesday, Dec. 25, at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri. Volunteers took over the normal duties at the humane society so the full-time staffers could spend Christmas with their families. This is the second year that Krosunger, who lives in State College, Pa., has volunteered at the shelter on Christmas while visiting family in Cape Girardeau.

Volunteers Patrick Watson, left, and Loren Honaas carry a puppies from their cages so the cages can be cleaned Tuesday, Dec. 25, at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri in Cape Girardeau. Volunteers took over the normal duties at the humane society so the full-time staffers could spend Christmas with their families.

Norman, left, and Andy touch paws Tuesday, Dec. 25, at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri in Cape Girardeau. Volunteers took over the normal duties at the humane society so the full-time staffers could spend Christmas with their families.

Volunteers Susan Krosunger, front, cleans out a cat's cage while Claire Herbest moves a cat back to its cage after cleaning it Tuesday, Dec. 25, at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri in Cape Girardeau. Volunteers took over the normal duties at the humane society so the full-time staffers could spend Christmas with their families.

Volunteer Tessa Watson takes a puppy from its cage so the cage can be cleaned Tuesday, Dec. 25, at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri in Cape Girardeau. Volunteers took over the normal duties at the humane society so the full-time staffers could spend Christmas with their families.

Volunteer Loren Honaas carries a puppy from its cage so the cage can be cleaned Tuesday, Dec. 25, at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri in Cape Girardeau. Volunteers took over the normal duties at the humane society so the full-time staffers could spend Christmas with their families.

Volunteer Susan Krosunger holds Peter, who is described by the staff as the "Best cat ever!" Tuesday, Dec. 25, at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri. Volunteers took over the normal duties at the humane society so the full-time staffers could spend Christmas with their families. This is the second year that Krosunger, who lives in State College, Pa., has volunteered at the shelter on Christmas while visiting family in Cape Girardeau.