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Say hi to Jupiter!  This gentle 14 year old boy arrived at the shelter a few weeks ago.  He was super friendly, but also super thin, and not a fan of eating.  We quickly found out why: he had a mouth full of broken teeth and exposed nerves.  Ouch!!!  Jupiter…...

I’m feeling much better! Good news for our little girl, Ginger!  (Ginger on the mend)  (Ginger Update)   She had her followup exam with the surgeon and her knee and pelvis are healing very well.   Her foster mom reports “Ginger is recuperating very well.  We can tell she is feeling better…...

Mark your calendars!  We have a couple of fun and yummy fundraisers coming up in March! Puppies and Pints!  March 7th at Gordon Biersch Burbank Join us in the back room and patio of the Gordon Biersch Brewery in Burbank on March 7th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm for…...

Coal (named for his black tail) is a sweet and 7 year old tan and grey Tabby who arrived at the shelter  in rough shape.   He was extremely underweight and had a large open wound on his side.    Medical worked to clean out the wound and stitch him back together,…...

By Jan  McInnis “It boggles my mind when I attempt to comprehend how long it took for him to get adopted when he is such a sweet and loving dog” says his adopter Jayden. She, her husband and toddler son adopted Bruno (Meet Bruno) just under a year ago and…...

Do you shop at Amazon or Ralphs? Does your employer match donations or give grants for hours volunteered? Do you post on Facebook? Read on to learn ways to raise funds for the animals *for free*. AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable…...

Remember last month’s story about Ginger (Ginger on the Mend) who needed surgery to repair her broken pelvis and knee?   We have an update from her foster mom! Ginger having a day out. “Ginger has been recuperating nicely.  Her stitches have been removed and the doctor stated she is recovering.  She is…...

Great news!   Our Socialization Program graduate, Bo (Say Hello To Bo The Cat) got adopted and we received an update from his new family! Bo’s first visit to the sofa! “Bo is doing really well,” says his adopter mom.  “We’re still spending a lot of time with him in his…...

On the 1st day of Christmas the VBAS Medical Program gave to Ginger ONE special surgery to fix her broken pelvis. Ginger was hit by a car and arrived at the shelter with a badly broken pelvis.  For small dogs sometimes rest can heal the injury, but in Ginger’s case…...

Sofia is a 15 year old gentle soul who is looking for a home to live out her golden years. She has the softest fur, is the sweetest and most affectionate kitty you’ll ever meet, and she loves to be petted. And if you pet the right spot on her…...