Press and Media

Every adoption at the shelter makes us happy, but last week was something really special.  In the span of seven days four very loved guests found their forever homes.   After a patient 7 month wait, Princess found her Prince Charming!   She’s doing great and living the pampered life…...

Looking for a pair of young, beautiful cats to come home to?  Cinema and Bennie may be for you! Cinema and her bonded brother Bennie were former residents of the Burbank Animal Shelter who were adopted into a wonderful home back in August 2016.  Unfortunately, life sometimes doesn’t work out…...

Meet Chip and Dale! This bonded pair of 10-month old Chihuahua brothers arrived at the Burbank Animal Shelter just before New Years. Like their animated duo namesake, these boys know how to make life interesting and full of adventure. Dale (A078749) is white and brown and more reserved at first,…...

2017 was a great year for adoptions at the Burbank Animal Shelter.  940 animals were adopted, and another 388 wayward dogs and cats were reunited with their owners. We’re overjoyed every time an animal finds a home, but some adoptions last year were extra special.  This is the story of seven…...

2017 was another busy year for the VBAS’s Kitten Foster Program (KFP): over 250 kittens were saved! During kitten season (April – November) hundreds of orphan kittens come to the Burbank Animal Shelter.  Some are just a few days old, and almost all of them are too young to be…...

Lena is a Pit Bull with a heart of gold, always willing to please people around her. Her classic gray and white coat and thoughtful face make her a stunning beauty and her easy-going personality make her the ideal dog for any size family. Lena came to the Burbank Animal…...

Our friends at Haati Chai / Amarillo are offering a 10% discount on their jewelry when you use the code ANIMALLOVER. On top of that, 5% of sales made using the code will be donated to the VBAS! Details here: https://haatichai.com/pages/give-back-animals Bonus info: The kitten in the photo from our…...

On September 21st, 2016 the Community Foundation of the Verdugos (CFV) Board of Directors voted to grant $12,000 to The Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter (VBAS) toward the purchase of a chemistry/blood gas analysis machine and hematology analyzer to be used for in-house diagnostics. Shelter veterinarians can immediately diagnose…...

Wildlife advocates educates homeowners on ‘coyote hazing’ techniques Randi Feilich, representative of the nonprofit Project Coyote, demonstrates how people can protect themselves and wildlife at the same time. Read the full story here and watch the video.  ...

Our very own Dr. Small has been recognized in this wonderful article for his continuing effort to improve the lives of animals.  You can read all about it from the LA Times!...