diff --git a/backend/init_db.py b/backend/init_db.py
index 7b63e84..b7b8776 100644
--- a/backend/init_db.py
+++ b/backend/init_db.py
@@ -11,31 +11,24 @@ def populate_initial_data(conn):
     """Populate the database with initial data for testing."""
     cursor = conn.cursor()
 
-    # Sample animals data
     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)
-    
+            VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?)''', animal)
+
     conn.commit()
 
 def initialize_database(db_path):
     """Initialize the database by creating tables and populating initial data."""
     conn = sqlite3.connect(db_path)
-    
-    # Create the database tables
     create_tables(conn)
-    
-    # Populate the database with initial data
     populate_initial_data(conn)
-    
     conn.close()
     print("Database initialized successfully with initial data.")