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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…...

Meet Beck, a 2-year-old Pit Bull Terrier/Jindo mix with the gentlest heart and so much love to give. When Beck first arrived in his foster home, he was shy and unsure of the world around him. With patience, kindness, and time, he has blossomed into the sweet, affectionate dog he…...

June (white and grey) and Jasper are a sweetheart of a couple with cuteness to spare. Jasper is a dapper young kitten with a dashing white ascot.  He’s the more outgoing of the two and is very affectionate.  (Some of us call him JasPurr.)  He loves people, wand toys and…...

Bebe the kitten was having the worst day of her life when she arrived at the shelter: Someone shot her in the back with a BB gun and left her outside the front door.   She was in pain and unable to move her back legs.  It was absolutely heartbreaking. We…...

  Dozer is a 5-year-old German Shepherd currently in a foster home. He’s the perfect mix of sweet, chill, loyal, and goofy. True to his name, this handsome boy loves a good nap, enjoys being close to his people, and has a way of making everyone around him smile with…...

Angel came to the shelter as an owner surrender and she was not at all happy about it. We gave her some time and worked with her to slowly gain her trust. After a lot of patience and even more treats, something clicked for Angel and she decided to become…...

Piglet is a gorgeous, patient, and incredibly loving 8 year old blind Pug who has been an absolute blessing during his time in foster care. This calm, chill boy is mostly quiet and wonderfully adaptable. He thrives on a consistent daily routine with several gentle walks, which he adores. Piglet…...