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Sabrina came in with many other cats who were left behind when their owner passed away. Sabrina came in very shy, nervous and confused on why she was here. The staff at the shelter have been socializing her daily and she has come out of her shell. She is still…...

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

Kate is a super sweet and mellow 6 year old who loves belly rubs, back massages and cuddling in general. She also has a really cute habit of grunting when you give her pets and affection! She’s a quiet girl who could live in an apartment or condo as long…...

Brothers Howie and Hansen were turned in by their owners as they were no longer able to care for them. These brothers are a bonded pair and rely heavily on each other, so they must be adopted together. Howie Howie and Hansen were overly loved and were allowed to eat…...

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…...