Poor little Ginger arrived at the shelter after having a really bad day. She was hit by a car which broke her pelvis and tore a ligament in her knee. Sometimes rest can heal injuries in small dogs, but in this case the damage was too great. This sweet little…...

Moggie and Tabby are a bonded pair of 9 month old brothers looking for a new home after their previous family moved out of state. Moggie is a purry boy that loves nothing more than to snuggle in your lap. He’ll walk up and start purring even before you start…...

Check out Oona! She has everything you’d want in a furry friend.  She’s super loving, a huge fan of belly rubs, and is always sweet and gorgeous!  When she’s done rolling over on her back for a belly rub, she’ll romp around the yard and play. This 5-year-old very social…...

Some fun news about our former long term resident Mia who was adopted last month. Mia’s mom has a horse that is housed at a ranch.  Mia LOVES to visit the ranch, run around, and play with the other dogs that live there.  Recently Stitch, a 6 month old Great…...

By Jean Schanberger As 2019 rolls around you might be considering some New Year’s Resolutions to improve your health, wealth, relationships and overall life. Lots of common “people” resolutions readily apply to pets too! Try one or more of these goals on for size as we kick off the New…...

This morning, for the 6th year in a row, a team of happy Volunteers and their friends and family are participating in the Burbank YMCA Turkey Trot event. 36 people, all representing The Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter, will be hitting the streets to complete a 5 or 10k…...

By Jean Schanberger Whether this is your 1st, 5th or 15th holiday season with your pet, this special time of year brings some unique safety and comfort challenges for our four-legged friends. Use these tips and plan ahead to help your dogs and cats enjoy the holidays safely and happily!…...

Save your money on dog toys and kiddie pools because Dallas (A083138) is one Labrador Retriever/Pit Terrier mix that doesn’t really go after toys or water. And that’s okay. She would rather hang by your side or even walk right next to you without being told. She’s that smart! She…...

by Cheyenne Hohman Lights, Camera, Action! But not always in that order. For the VBAS photo team, it’s usually more of a blur of all three! The great photos you see in VBAS newsletter articles and social media posts are the final product of setup, clean-up, wrangling, hot dogs, catnip,…...

Oscar arrived at the shelter as a very thin senior kitty. He was eartipped, which meant he was a sterilized stray, but it quickly became apparent he was not feral. Oscar was actually a very sweet cat who loved people and soon became a volunteer favorite. Oscar had a dental…...