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It’s summer, and we’ve got lots of kittens at the shelter, so we decided to take them on a field trip and introduce them to Burbank City Employees, City Employees got a Kitten Break, and the kittens got to get out and about, meet new people and get more socialization. …...

Rufus is a very sweet and friendly boy, and he listens very well to his handlers. We have added him to our Dogs Playing for Life Playgroup and he is a social butterfly.  He specifically likes playing with his fellow huskies as they play the same way. Our staff think…...

  Catt Damon is a social young man who likes to meet new people and other cats. He is quite the talker and likes to have long conversations. He enjoys pets and will play if there’s nothing else he’d rather do. What he really loves is catnip. He loves rolling…...

We’re still early into the 2023 kitten season, and we’re already seeing a kitten tsunami sweeping through Burbank! 2023 is by far turning into our busiest Kitten Season *ever*.  As of today our Kitten Foster Program has fostered  well over 150 kittens.  Normally we do not reach that number until…...

The Burbank Animal Shelter is seeing a *lot* dogs being surrendered.  We only have so much space.  We need more dog fosters. Even if you can only foster for a few weeks, it will help. We will match you with a dog that fits your lifestyle, and we will cover…...

Meet Astrid, a lovable and spirited Anatolian Shepherd mix who is eagerly waiting for her forever home. This two-year-old bundle of joy is a big girl, tipping the scales at 125 pounds. While she may not be the most graceful pup around, her enthusiasm more than makes up for it.…...

Biscuit is a sweet cutie pie who also has a sassy side. In other words, she’s a typical Calico! She is very active and loves to run around and play with just about anything she can get her paws on. She has her quiet moments too,  and enjoys being pet…...

The VBAS was out with our furry friends at the annual Burbank Police & Fire Service Day on Saturday, May 13th. Ace was super happy to have a big day out… …and even happier to take get lots of attention while taking a nap!   Nala made new friends! And…...

Kitten season has arrived and we need more kitten foster parents!  *Especially* bottle feeders! Kitten season (March to October) is here and we are seeing a record number of kittens, especially bottle babies. The shelter does not have ability to house them all, so this is where the Volunteers of…...

Princess Jeannette is looking for a castle with one or two human servants to spoil her rotten. She is a Princess and knows what she wants. Princess is very talkative when she wants something. Sometimes she’s looking for pets, sometimes she wants to be brushed. Other times she’s just hungry.…...