This little pumpkin Dorothea, came to us as a stray. She was scared at first and took a few days to realize that we didn’t want to hurt her and that she was safe. Dorothea is now super sweet and loves being around people! She is strong and will need…...

There’s a sweet, curious cat wanting to emerge from Stubby Girl. She shows glimpses of it in quiet moments, but she has no self confidence to really let herself shine. Loud noises and sudden movements make her flinch. At the moment she feels most secure when she’s curled up in…...

Bowie is as loving and affectionate as he is big and strong. Weighing in at 68 pounds, Bowie would make a great companion for someone who only wants one animal, has the room for him to exercise and is willing to continue his training. He is a big goofball and…...

Lizzie is a German Shepherd/Belgian Malinios who was left in our drop off cages at night having been found wandering stray. She is a very sweet dog who has had some leash training (she is a dream dog to walk) and she even knows how to sit! Lizzie however does…...

Mr. Rogers came to the shelter as a stray. He’s a shy, but sweet boy so he must have had a home at some point. He is a very observant boy who likes to watch what’s going on but doesn’t really want to be part of it just yet. At…...

Meet Pepper & Piper, the most iconic duo! Though they look similar, they both have unique personalities and balance each other in the best ways. Pepper is more of a goofy awkward teen but in the best way! She loves to pretend she is stealthy and sneak up for surprise…...

This sweet senior has been a frequent visitor with us over the years. He has escaped his yard many times. This time, his owners did not show up to bail him out. 🙁 Riley’s teeth were in need of some medical care upon his arrival, so our medical team cleaned, scaled…...

Gnocchi was found stray hopping around someone’s yard. She is a very sweet and low key bunny, perfect for a first time bunny owner. Gnocchi enjoys being pet and should do fine with respectful kids. To meet Gnocchi, click on her profile at https://thevbas.org/adopt-others to complete an application and schedule…...

Spike is a big handsome boy with a big personality and an adorably small meow. Spike is a generally happy boy who takes great joy in life. He loves to eat, he loves to watch what’s going on around him (and be involved whenever possible) he loves pets and he…...

Say Hello to Monica! This sweet, sweet girl has been through the wringer the last few months. Her former owners only had her for one month before turning her in here at the shelter. They bought her for $20 from a homeless person in Santa Monica and who knows how…...