Animal Shelter

Aspiring Eagle Scout Bryce Lourie aids the animals as he helps to construct a 'Pet Disaster Preparedness Shed' to house the many items needed in the event of an emergency.

On October 16th members of the community, animal rescue organizations, and local pet store owners gathered at the Burbank City Council meeting to weigh in on the highly emotional issue of the sale of dogs and cats in Burbank, with a focus on commercially bred animals sourced from “puppy mills.”

Residents of the northern part of Burbank near Brace Canyon Park are cautioned after a mountain lion was seen again in the area.

On March 8th a rabid bat was found and reported outside of a home on Lincoln St. in Burbank. The Burbank Animal Shelter has been sharing advisory information to local veterinarian offices and via their social media in an effort to reach the public.  The advisory warned that anyone that may have come into recent contact with a bat should seek medical attention to check for rabies exposure.

City Council decides to outlaw the sale of "Puppy Mill" dogs in Burbank pet stores. There will be no 'grandfather' clause for existing businesses

In partnership with local retail pet stores, the Burbank Animal Shelter will hold traveling adoption events starting with Peggy Wood’s Pet Emporium on March 2, and A La Mutt on March 16

Burbank middle schoolers volunteered to read to rescue animals at the Burbank Animal Shelter on Thursday, February 13.

Two mountain lion cubs were found by residents in the 600 block of Orange Grove and turned over to the Department of Fish and Game. No sighting of the mother.

On Saturday morning Burbank Animal Shelter Superintendent Brenda Castaneda and Senior Animal Control Officer Stacie Levin brought residents of the Halston Estates together with JC Healy, Game Warden with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for a community meeting to discuss both the reality of living with wild animals, as well as, how to best protect themselves from potential attacks.

Continuing their 27-year long Halloween tradition, the Meyers have once again turned their front yard into a haunted house. This year, they are raising money for the Burbank Animal Shelter.