Chickadee was not a model student on day one… We launched our Kitten Charm School program in 2020 to better help scared and hissy kittens that came into our Kitten Foster Program (KFP). Charm School proved that a little love and understanding can go a long way towards helping these…...

Potatoes is a young pup that was transferred from an LA Shelter that was super full of dogs. She is highly active and needs an active lifestyle/yard. She’s a great dog to hike or run with. She likes some dogs that we put her in our exercise yard with, but…...

Hi there, my name’s Keroppi. I’m a real sweet and sensitive soul, but I’m also very shy around humans and I’m looking for a special adopter. I *love* being around other cats though, and I get along great with the adult cat in my foster home. If you’re looking for…...

Elio and Oliver are 9-month old brothers looking for their forever home together. These sweet and friendly boys enjoy pets and plenty of playtime. Easy to handle and groom, they would make a wonderful addition to your home as indoor-only pets. As they are bonded, they must be adopted together.…...

Blue and Oso were surrendered by their owner as they could no longer care for them. These sweet BIG boys are brothers and although they would love to go together – they would also be just fine being adopted separate. These boys are a LOT of dog that will require…...

Stubby Girl is waiting for her ship to come in! She’s become so very playful and she’s a massive love bug! We knew there was a sweet, curious cat in there! Loud noises and sudden movements still make her flinch, but she is definitely out of her shell. She is…...

Gigi was relinquished by her owners because their other dog did not like her. Gigi was not socialized outside of the home like so many others due to the Pandemic. It was reported that she was okay with their older children, but only because she knew and grew up with…...

Last month, Dogs Playing for Life visited the Burbank Animal Shelter to teach staff and volunteers how to run canine playgroups. Why playgroups? Let’s backtrack. For as long as we can remember, the Shelter’s dogs have never had the opportunity to interact with each other. What’s more, most of our…...

Lily belonged to a family since she was a pup. They said that she always had some behavior issues and after working with her and seeing no results, they just tolerated her negative habits throughout the years. Lily gets aggressive when something is taken from her that she is not…...

Maggie is a 7 month old teenager with a lot of energy and who also likes to talk. A lot. She loves attention from people. Pets are great. She doesn’t mind being picked up if it gives her a good view of something she’s interested in. She absolutely loves to…...