Why I Adopted a Senior Pet
By Irina di Vincenzo I have been volunteering at the Burbank animal shelter since the beginning of this year and it has been fulfilling in so many ways. The happiest…
Our Kitten Foster Program Still Needs Fosters!
We’d like to say a big Thank Mew to the new kitten foster parents who joined the Kitten Foster Program (KFP) after our article (The Kittens Are Here) last month.…
Say Hello to Bison!
Fully-Trained!!! That’s what you want in a guy, and with Bison that’s what you’ll get!! He’s an 8-year-old Mastiff-mix who will swat you with his tail. . .in a good…
Amazing Kitten Daisy and her brother Stevie
Amazing Daisy and her brother Stevie are looking for their forever home. Zooming around the house, chasing Stevie up and down the stairs, and playing with her toys. It’s just…
Rockstar Kittens at the Starlight Bowl
Kittens from the the Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter’s Kitten Foster Program (KFP) rocked out to some great tunes July 14th at the Burbank Starlight Bowl! The Starlight Bowl…
Whole lotta learning going on!
This just in: the VBAS at the Best Friends National Conference 20 VBAS volunteers joined over 1,6000 attendees at the Best Friends National Conference from July 19-21 at the Westin…
The Kittens are Here!!!
Kitten season has arrived and we need more kitten foster parents! We need your help! Kitten season (April to October) is here and this year Southern California has…
Say Hi to Tiger and Sharkie
Everybody needs a brother, otherwise who are you going to compete with? Tiger and Sharkie are no different! The only thing these 4-year-old bonded boys might love more than each…
Adult Foster Sky finds her home!
Sky is beautiful Pit Bull Terrier mix with a goofy smile. She’s also a graduate of the VBAS Adult Dog Foster program (ADF). Sky first came to the shelter when…
Puddy found his forever home!
Puddy, our most senior feline resident started the summer off the right way: he found his forever home! This sweet and distinguished 13 year old shelter favourite with the gift…
Bailey and Piper’s Dad has a big birthday!
The VBAS would like to say a heartfelt thank you to Burbank resident Don Burgess. In addition to adopting bonded pair Bailey and Piper (formerly Chiquis and Yumma), this year…
Summer Pet Travel Safety
So you want to join the “Traveling with your pet” craze this summer? GREAT! You might save money on a pet sitter and have your best friend with you to…
Say Hello to Mia!
What’s a more fun way to lose weight than eating carrots and lifting weights? Adopting Mia! Mia is 3-year-old red and white pit bull terrier mix who can help keep…
Meet Cashew
Who says long hair is out of style for the Summer? Cashew wears her flowing locks well! Not only do they add to her gorgeous looks, but you’ll have that…
Local Fundraising Heroes
The Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter (VBAS) and the animals of the Burbank Animal Shelter were the recipients of some very generous community fundraisers this month. Photo by Deborah…
Police Fire Service Day!
The VBAS came out to support the community at the annual Burbank Fire Service Day on May 12th. Bonded pups Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers danced and wagged their tails…
Amazing Adoptions!
It’s been a fantastic month for adoptions. Our two longest term residents, Bruno and Nibsy found their forever homes! Bruno’s new family had just lost their pup to cancer and…
The Kittens are Coming!
The VBAS’s Kitten Foster Program needs your help! Each year hundreds of kittens end up at the Burbank Animal Shelter. The Shelter does not have the space to house…