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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…...

  There are a lot of dogs at the Shelter right now.  Give our dogs a break and save a life by becoming a foster parent for a dog in need. To learn more about becoming a foster, email our Adult Dog Foster Recruiter at vbasfosterinfo@gmail.com....

Dutch is a brindle, jack-of-all- trades Belgian Malinois and the definition of multi-talented. A true Renaissance Dog, Dutch is lively, athletic, and intelligent, as his breed is known to be. Somebody get this dog a medal from the Dog-lympics. Seriously, Dutch would be on the podium and would likely get…...

Sometimes we get kittens at the shelter who are scared, hissy, angry, or just not too fond of humans. When kittens that need a little extra socialization come in, we send them to a special foster program called Kitten Charm School to help teach these kittens that people are cool.…...

Ozzie and Harriet look identical but we promise in real life it’s easier to tell them apart. Obviously they are siblings, and we’re looking to place them as a bonded pair. As typical with siblings in some ways they are super similar and in other ways they’re exact opposites. Ozzie…...

We’re still early into the 2026 kitten season, and we’re seeing a Kitten Tsunami  in Burbank.  As of today, our Kitten Foster Program has fostered 148 kittens! Our Kitten Foster Program needs your help! If you have a little space and a little time to spare, please consider fostering kittens.…...

Iris is a younger pup at about 1yr old who is sweeter than candy. When we met and hung out, she assessed my character and decided I was pretty cool and we were friends. After that she stayed nearby and calmly asked for love and safety, which I happily provided.…...