By Karah Britton The sunrise in the morning against the walls of my kennel always tells me today is a new day. It’s one of my favorite things to watch. I hear that whistle of the human machine rolling by on the tracks. It’s louder than all of us, and…...

Zoey was brought to the shelter a little banged up and not putting weight on her left front leg. X-rays revealed a fractured elbow. After some rest and healing she is cleared for adoption. While Zoey may always limp a little, she is otherwise healthy. She runs, plays, and climbs…...

Donald is a French Bulldog.  Due to their flat faces, many Bulldogs have difficulty breathing, but Donald’s case of  Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) was severe.   Essentially, the poor guy was breathing through a straw and gasping for breath.  It was so bad that after a walk his gums would…...

Mark your calendar!  Dine at Barragan’s on Thursday, August 13th, and mention the VBAS and Barragan’s will donate 20% of your check to the Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter. See you there!...

Bruce spent a few weeks in a foster home and he did *fantastic*! Here’s what his foster mom had to say: Bruce is the sweetest companion. He has such a calm, relaxed presence that makes him so easy to have around. He’s independent, but he always likes to know where…...

Poppy is a beautiful and resilient tan kitten. She was in rough shape when she arrived at the shelter.  Her back leg was badly broken.  To give her the best chance at a happy, pain-free life, the difficult decision was made to amputate her leg. But this didn’t slow down…...

Our annual Auction for Animals fundraiser is coming!  This year our online silent auction will take place from Friday, September 11th to Sunday September 13th. We are currently soliciting and accepting donations from local businesses and individuals that would like to support our yearly fundraising event. If you have donations…...