diff --git a/backend/init_db.py b/backend/init_db.py
index 3ff33ec..7ee3ac7 100644
--- a/backend/init_db.py
+++ b/backend/init_db.py
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+"""Script to initialize the database and populate with initial data."""
+
 import sqlite3
 
 def create_database_tables(conn):
@@ -34,21 +36,4 @@ def populate_initial_data(conn):
     animals = [
         ('Luna', 'Dog', 'Labrador Mix', 2, 'Playful and energetic', '/images/luna.jpg', 'Available'),
         ('Oliver', 'Cat', 'Tabby', 4, 'Independent but affectionate', '/images/oliver.jpg', 'Available'),
-        ('Max', 'Dog', 'German Shepherd', 3, 'Loyal and intelligent', '/images/max.jpg', 'Available')
-    ]
-
-    for animal in animals:
-        cursor.execute('''
-            INSERT INTO animals (name, species, breed, age, personality, image_path, adoption_status) 
-            VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?)
-        ''', animal)
-
-    conn.commit()
-
-if __name__ == "__main__":
-    print("Initializing pet adoption database...")
-    conn = sqlite3.connect('animal_shelter.db')
-    create_database_tables(conn)
-    populate_initial_data(conn)
-    print("Database setup complete!")
-    conn.close()
+