On September 17th bidding starts at our second annual virtual online auction to raise funds for the animals at the Burbank Animal Shelter!  Featuring items…

Actively recruiting Foster Parents! Ever walk by a kennel and wonder, “Is there really a dog in there? Is it hiding under its bed?” The VBAS…

Ralphs rewards is a free donation program. When you shop at Ralphs and use your rewards card, Ralphs will donate a percentage of your purchases…

Kelly is a returning volunteer, having come back to the VBAS at the end of last year. Since returning, she has been a whirlwind of…

Angela is one of our super-dedicated bunny volunteers.  She knows everything there is to know about our little fluffy friends – and is happy to…

Jennifer is an all-around wonderful volunteer. She has been an integral part of the KFP team for a long time, helping with adoption fairs…

Bianca uses her skill and talent to take beautiful pictures of the cats at the Shelter. She comes in and works by herself, not only…

Our Volunteer of the Month for June is Ed Canavan! Ed is one of our dedicated dog volunteers and also has excelled at providing wrangling…

Andy is an indispensable part of our social media team. He works tirelessly to post photos and stories that will help get the word out…

Our Volunteer of the Month for January is Paulina Logan!  Paulina is one of the members of our wonderful Photo Team, helping to wrangle the…

Although Dawn has only been a volunteer with us for a relatively short time, she has certainly become an indispensable part of the VBAS!

Erik is the epitome of a good volunteer!  Always cheerful, helpful and kind, Erik has been instrumental in the buddy training program.  When not washing,…

Debbie is a long-term volunteer with the VBAS who has been actively involved in every aspect of the organization. Whether she’s training new volunteers, working…

Although Jacie Brain has been with the VBAS for less than a year, she has certainly made her mark! When not cuddling and socializing a…

Christine Hoffman has been the KFP recruiter for several years, and can often be seen managing kitten foster adoption fairs and helping out at the…

Irene Orozco is an absolute angel.  Nicknamed “Mama Irene” by the staff, she has been a volunteer with the VBAS for many years.  She comes…

The VBAS Photo Team This team meets weekly on Thursday’s to photograph the animals that are available or are becoming available for adoption. When days…

As we close out 2012, we wanted to take the opportunity to thank each and every member of the VBAS. You’re all our December Volunteers…

Picture this: a long-time volunteer tirelessly dedicated to making sure the community knows about the shelter and the animals that are cared for here. But…

Back to School, Football, Labor Day … all these great things happen during the Fall months, but for VBAS one of the most important things…

Though many people call this time of year the dog days of summer, for us at the Burbank Animal Shelter that just means a time…

This month’s Volunteer of the Month, Scott Hewitt, is someone who has a true feline fancy. He doesn’t just see that the basic needs of…

The saying goes if you want a job done well, give it to a busy person and that sentiment certainly applies to the Volunteer of…

April represents spring, sunshine, and the Easter Bunny! What a perfect time to honor a volunteer who is the epitome of such positive things. Tara…

Our volunteer of the month for March is Jonathan Mendoza. As a Level One dog trainer, Jon familiarizes new volunteers with the policies and procedures…

Though only a VBAS volunteer for less than a year, Tiffany is already a fixture here at the shelter.

At the beginning of every new year, we all stop to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re going. It’s a time for reflection…

I have a special holiday recipe I want to share with you all. Take 2 gallons of committment, stir in a healthy dose of compassion,…

Volunteers Take a Hike!  On the first and third Sundays of every month a group of dedicated VBASers head to Stough Canyon in Burbank for…

A Dream Come True! I am proud to announce that our volunteer for the month of September is Chris DeZorzi. Chris began his volunteer service…

Of all the fun one could be having in August—a popular vacation month that conjures images of boogie-boarding, picnics…

Why is Lindsay Neumann such a “treat” to have as a volunteer of the VBAS? Combine two parts cheer, one part fun, add a dash…

Michelle Leonard shines on and off camera. She makes sure all runs smoothly with the taping of the Adopt A Pet Show each week, and…

May is the month to remember the efforts of Mothers—to take time to honor these brave women for all that they have given their children….

For the month of April the VBAS wants to acknowledge the amazing work of all the volunteers who helped support the Burbank community. In April…

2011 March, Tiffany Victor What can Tiffany Victor do? Everything! As a volunteer, Tiffany spends hours working behalf of the VBAS. She has made ADOPT…

‘Going the Distance’ is a boxing expression referring to boxing matches where an opponent tries to win by points rather than…

It’s been said that those who can, do. Those who can’t, teach. The contributions Kjerstin Williams has made to the VBAS challenge this…