Press and Media

Halloween is coming, and for the 33rd  year in a row legendary Burbank Haunted House RottenApple907 is creating another amazing haunt experience, and once again they have chosen the VBAS as their charity! This year they’ve discovered a lost episode from the original (black and white) Twilight Zone known as…...

Willow and Harlow had a rough start in life. They arrived at the animal shelter when they were about 5 weeks old with serious eye infections. Harlow needed to have one of his eyes removed and Willow had to have both of her eyes removed.  But this doesn’t slow them…...

Not all animals arrive at the Burbank Animal Shelter ready to find their new forever home. Some come in with a variety of serious medical issues that need to be addressed. That’s where the Shelter’s Medical Team comes in. In addition to a routine check-up to make sure all animals…...

One of our volunteers took Timmy on a day hike last week and he was a *splendid* companion! “Timmy is the perfect boy. He was easy to fit with a harness and eager to leave the kennel. He hopped right in my car and sat down throughout the ride. We…...

Hello there!  We would like to introduce you to a very special kitty by the name of Trey. Trey is a tripod, meaning he has three legs. His front left leg is not fully grown or extended. Has this slowed him down you might ask? Not in the least! He…...

Adoption fees for all animals at the Burbank Animal Shelter are 50% off until September 10th. If you are thinking of adding a new furry family member, now is the time! Come meet the wonderful dogs, cats, bunnies and other pets looking for their forever homes at the Burbank Animal…...

We have an update on Petunia (See Petunia Gets Her Ears Fixed) from her foster family! “Petunia, known as Tuney Tunes to her friends, is living her best life. She enjoys romps through Griffith park, meeting new friends at Guildhall, and attends a weekly DnD night. She spends her days…...

The VBAS is pleased to announce Auction for Animals 2024! Psssst….they’re hosting an auction. Thanks to the generosity of many local businesses and friends of the shelter, we are hosting our fifth virtual online auction to raise funds for the animals at the Burbank Animal Shelter. The online auction will…...

Blackbeard is a beautiful fluffball who has captured the hearts of those who have met him. With his calm energy and independent nature, he is a perfect blend of playfulness and serenity. Blackbeard loves to play with cat toys and is very good at it! He loves bonding with his…...

Saving tiny lives every day, the VBAS Kitten Foster Program has become a life-saving machine and a critical part of our organization. Started in 2001, the Kitten Foster Program (KFP) began as a volunteer initiative to help save the lives of hundreds of kittens, some only days old, that need…...