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Grannie Frannie is a lovable, affectionate, old gal. She would love to go on short daily walks and then hop on her bed or your couch. She needs someone who is going to let her live the rest of her life with them and make this one her last home.…...

Coonie was turned in by her owners as she had become jealous of the female in the house.  She has been fine with the female staff and volunteers while here at the shelter, so our thought that she just preferred male owners was thrown out. Coonie *loves* to play, is…...

Great news!  Our beautiful pair of bonded Huskies, Bonnie and Clyde, got adopted! We like the couch! Their adopter writes: “Bonnie and Clyde are amazing and my family and I are blessed to have crossed paths with them. Bonnie and Clyde are a complete balance of each other. Bonnie is…...

Mimi is a lovely lady Maine Coon who was turned in by her owner who could no longer care for her. She had lived with that owner for majority of her life and is now a bit confused on why she is here at the shelter. She has never been…...

Bowie is a 2 year old Rottweiler/Alaskan Husky mix.  He is a sweet boy with a strong personality.  His original adopters wanted to make him a service dog, but that wasn’t a fit with his personality.  He is reactive towards other animals on walks and hikes, so he needs an…...

The 12 days of VBAS 2020 On the 1st day of Christmas the VBAS medical program gave to Ralph ONE emergency Hospitalization. Sweet Senior Ralph developed pneumonia and required care beyond the means of the shelter.  Because of donors like you, Ralph was able to spend three days in the…...

Daisy Girl is all dressed up and in the holiday spirit! Daisy Girl (A093218) came to us as a stray. She was scared, in pain and in need of much love. Her ears have been fly bitten so badly that the tops are gone. We’ve been treating them and taking…...

It was in October that the Labus Family contacted the VBAS about sponsoring a Cat Condo to honor the one-year anniversary of their daughter Megan’s passing.   The Labus Family: Jen, Ron, Ryan and Megan “Megan had this incredible love for animals” Jen, Megan’s mother said.  “It was only natural that…...

Muska (A092114) is a 10 year old lady looking for her forever home. She’s a senior, so she’s a little set in her ways. She enjoys pets and being brushed, but also enjoys time on her own, especially napping in a sunbeam or on a comfy couch. She’s also quite…...

Santa Barbara County Animal Services had a crisis last month after taking in 104 Chihuahuas from a Lompoc home.  A call for help went out and the Animal Welfare community in Southern California really stepped up.  Over 60 dogs were transferred, with the Burbank Animal Shelter taking 10! Shelter Staff…...