CITYSPRING 2015 | VOLUME 10 | ISSUE 1 THE VOICE OF BURBANK’SPaws ANIMALS

Bruno O’Hara has worked in film and television since 1997, then became a LOVE. professional photographer in 2007. In between all of his projects, Bruno do- nates his skills to the residents of the PROTECT. Burbank Animal Shelter because he believes animals in shelters “are survi- By Tiffany Brain ADOPT. vors beyond our understanding; they need and deserved love...now.” Bruno notes that his style is “Just Be; nothing contrived because he believes “people need to see how beautiful they truly are”; bring- ing that style to our Happy Tails Hikes and around the shelter has UPCOMING EVENTS definitely produced some wonder- ful shots. For more photos, or to have Bruno shoot your event visit http://brunoohara.com/. HAPPY TAILS HIKES Stough Canyon Nature Center VOLUNTEER WITH LPA 1st & 3rd Sundays of Every Month 8:30am Email Erik at [email protected] for details

KITTEN ADOPTION FAIRS Burbank Animal Shelter 1st & 3rd Saturdays of Every Month 10:00am - 3:00pm Visit http://thevbas.org/events for details

MARCH 21, 2015 Want to donate your skills, products or services to the VBAS, but can’t com- VBAS New Volunteer Orientation mit to being a volunteer 8 hours each month? No problem! The Love.Protect. Burbank Animal Shelter Adopt Campaign has expanded beyond monthly features to educational ac- 9:00am tivities, promotional partnerships, product raffles, and allowing people from To sign up visit http://thevbas.org/volunteer the community to use their skills to help promote the adoptable animals at the Burbank Animal Shelter. MAY 16, 2015 To stay updated with the Love. Protect. Adopt. Campaign, please visit: VBAS New Volunteer Orientation http://thevbas.org/love-protect-adopt Burbank Animal Shelter 9:00am To support the LPA campaign, please find fundraiser merchandising at this link: To sign up visit http://thevbas.org/volunteer http://www.cafepress.com/thevbas

By Susan Henson, the more you know Member Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause Shelter Animals at Work Putting the Therapeutic Power of Animals to Great Use

When you are sure that you want to adopt a dog or a cat from a shelter, the first step you’ve already taken is recognizing how much adopting a shelter animal can make a difference. You may have also heard of the many benefits animals can provide their owners or anyone who interacts with them. Specially trained dogs that go beyond companionship with their owners and family by help- ing the sick, elderly, and kids. These dogs are called Certified Therapy Dogs. Certified Therapy animals are specially trained animals who have a knack at doing just that with nearly anyone. From nursing homes to schools, hospitals and military facilities, these animals work to help many of those in need.

Any age dog can be trained to be a therapy dog. The old phrase, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, just doesn’t hold water. Any dog that is ad- opted from a shelter needs to be trained basic skills and any age. This train- ing sets the foundation for advanced training and allows your dog to create a bond with you and your family.

There are many organizations around the country where dogs (and cats!) come together to visit places like nursing homes and hospitals to help those Photo by Amy Reynolds with a variety of medical conditions. The animals help in a variety of ways from soothing nerves of anxious patients, helping others to communicate and break down barriers that have been otherwise difficult to overcome. Many of the animals in these groups come from animal rescues and shelter dogs. Most of them were not adopted as puppies and are mixed breeds. They are doing important work from visiting nursing homes to lift spirits of residents to visiting the United States Military Academy at West Point to help soldiers returning from war and cadets receive stress. Therapy dogs also help at schools for special needs children, and libraries where the dogs help children improve their reading skills.

The best way to begin training your future therapy dog is to let your new dog become comfortable with his new family and then start training. Modern techniques for training are fun and use only positive reinforcement methods. There are many training centers, where these methods are used. Look for trainers that belong to the “Association of Pet Dog Trainers”, or APDT. Shelter dogs come from a diverse background and end up at shelters for many different reasons. The first and most important steps is for you, your family, and your new dog to become comfortable with each other. Many of the obstacles that these dogs have upon adoption can be corrected or just disappear once trust is gained by your dog. These intelligent creatures aim to please so patience is a virtue. Do your homework and research and keep your sense of humor. Your dog will not only be a therapy dog for others but also for you!

The wonderful staff and Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter provide great care and love to the animals as they are residents there. They are evaluated and socialized to prepare them for their forever homes. It’s just as important for you, as the potential adopter, to do your homework and know the dog (cat, or bunny) that you thought you were there to adopt isn’t the right dog for you, but another resident is. There is nothing more harmful to a dog who is adopted and brought back to the shelter, so be sure you can care, train and love a dog throughout its life.

Whether your new best friend is set to be a therapy dog or just your best friend, providing a forever home to our shelter residents saves 2 lives - the one you’re adopting and making room for the next resident at the shelter. Get ready to lose your heart to your furry friend because he will lose his heart to you!

2 TurkeyTrot

By Susan Henson, from the desk of the By Karen Wilcox Member Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause DONORS BURBANK ANIMAL SHELTER Abby Werman Lance Kramer Adam B. Hutson Laura Flett Aida Merrill Laura Frutos Bronson has been an amazing addition to our little family. Alexandra Gaines Laurie Biernacki He is so sweet and affectionate it is unbelievable. His favorite activities are hiking, Amy Fekas Lawrence Chai Amy Kane Lee Kane going to the dog park, snuggling, and what we fondly call ‘when puppies attack’ Andrew Williams Leigh Marek Ann Adrianse Lesley Bentivegna where he will wrap his little paws around your shoulder in a hug and kiss you to Anthony Alvarez Linda Silvas death! When I saw him at the shelter it was love at first sight. I walked up to his Arika bishop Lisa Aijala Arlene Ferandelli Livnat Lottati kennel and he nudged his little kennel mate out of the way sat down and licked Arthur Silver Lizbeth Pauline my fingers through the grating while looking at me with his sweet little face. My Ashley Long Loren Izor Ashlye Daniel Lori Eaton husband and I were warned that he had come from an abuse situation and was Barbara Childers Lorri Roberts Barbara de Zorzi Lucy Garcia showing some signs of food aggression. I mention this as I think all adopters Barbara Fusco Lynna Blankenship should know that what you see at the shelter is not necessarily what you get at Barbara Manzo Mailynn Tran Bonnie Caul Marc Kets home. Bronson has no food aggression issues at all, is great with all dogs, and Brandon Berg Marisa Castro Brian Riley Mark Tokunaga has a special place in his heart for little kids and Cam Frierson Marlon West babies who he is infatuated with. He has been Candice Miller Matt Henson Carol Norris Matthew Faughnan part of our family for two months now, and he Carole Ann Cole Matthew Head is happy, healthy, and a great little snuggle bug. Carolyn Milkey Megan Smith Catherine Ferandelli Meghan Siddall He even has a favorite toy, a stuffed lamb chop’s Catherine Sharon Minzer Melinda Altenberg Cesar Velazquez Melinda Leasure from lamb chops play along which he takes to Cheryl A Davis Melinda Pepler bed every night, where he proceeds to groom Christine Ishimine Melissa Klepetar Claire Wasmund Melissa Self her and snuggle with her, and then picks her up Claudette Didul Michael Anderson first thing in the morning to take out for first Cynthia Preston Michael Cady Darrel Bowen Michelle Barraza walk. Bronson is an amazing, sweet, energetic, David Gardner Mike Pettengill David Snyder Miriam Plantt intelligent, athletic boy, and we are so thankful to David Weible Monette Goldman the Burbank Animal Shelter for introducing him Deborah Peterson Nancy Kruse Dena Hysell Nancy Nickerson to us, and making our family complete. Derek Higgs Norbert Wood Diana Konwin Pamela Genereaux Adopter: Katie Sordahl Diane Romeo Patricia H Garcia Dog: Bronson Dianne Waldman Patricia Rulof-Hazzard Dietrich Henderson Patricia Vega Adoption: June 6th Donna Shontell Paul Martinez Photo by Aaron Lopez Donna Weaver Paul Nicholas Dorothy Guerrero Peggy Nudo Eleanor O’Brien Peter Booth Elisha Taleton R. David Snyder Elissa Faye Rachel Friedman Emily Doro Raymond Scholl Turkey By Amy Reynolds Emily Waller Reuben Sasaki Trot Erik Langhofer Richard Dominicus Eunice R Schonning Robert Reade What were you doing Thanksgiving Day? Dealing with relatives, endless cook- Glenn Dion Robin Rappaport Glenn Lamb Roger Henderson ing and cleaning, football mania and turkey coma? Not so for our dedicated Greg Zedlar Rosalind Morehead Running Team! Heather Martelle Rosemarie Albright Howard Parkins Ruth Golden Jacquelyn Robbins Sally Siegel For the second year, the VBAS utilized the Burbank YMCA’s Turkey Trot event to Jasten Wine Sandra Aguirre hold a fundraiser called “Running Them Home”. A team of 14 walking, running, Jeffrey Mertz Sandra Correia Jeffrey Metcalf Sarah Kaleel committed volunteers, and their friends, completed either the 5 or 10k distance at the Jenna Sanz-Agero Scott Chapin downtown Burbank event on Thanksgiving morning. Jennifer Gearing Scott Hewitt Jeremy Weinstein Sean Wilson Jill Gardner Seth Avergon The team spent months soliciting donations from family, friends, coworkers, and the Jill Rabinowitz Shelley Han community at large while they were also in training. Generosity was shown in full Joan Lawson Sheree Martinez Joan Wickes Stacy Stuart force as all those requests were answered many times over. Through the kindness of Joanne shumway Stephanie Stein many people, the team first met their fundraising goal - and then surpassed it! These John Carswell Stephen Ross John Krause Stephen Scaia donations encouraged them to face race day full of determination. Each member of Kara Johns Steve Silver the team worked hard to cross the finish line. Karen Karraker Steve Wickes Karen Zuercher Steven Rosenthal Kathleen Toth Susan Henson The funds raised directly enrich the lives of animal residents at the Burbank Animal kathryn Larom Suzanne Dixon Kathy Halliwell Tanya Knipprath Shelter. Examples of such enrichment include upgrades to doggie play areas, new Kelli Youngblood Thom Wickes tools and toys for dog and cat exercise, and new training equipment. Kelly Lambert Thomas Reynolds Kim Ferandelli Timothy Magner Kim Taylor Tina Van Curen The animal residents, the entire VBAS, and especially the Running Team, would like Kris Fitzgerald Valerie Lettera-Spletzer to thank each and every person who donated. An extra big Thank You is sent out Kristen Klegseth Vicki Hunter to corporate sponsors, The Story Tavern, who charitably backed the team this year. Kylene Matthes Various Anonymous

3 The 2014VBAS donors In this CityPaws, the residents of the Burbank Animal Shelter would like to send thanks to all of the donors who help make the lives of animals better in the city of Burbank. The Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter would also like to extend thanks to all those who support our organization, the animals and the Burbank Animal Shelter. It is you that allows the VBAS and BAS to continue the good work that we do.

Abby Werman Cheryl Davis Heather MacArthur Kris Thomas Michael Dickens Ruth Golden Adam B. Hutson Cheryl Herschber Heather Martelle Kroger Michael Steinberg S. Spears Adam Hutson Cheryl Weinfeld Howard Parkins Lailany Sierra Michele Wagoner Sally Siegel Adela Rodriguez Chloe Kim J.B. Adams Lance Kramer Michelle Barraza Sam & Natalie Ebnet Adnan Chowdhury Chris & Morgan Higgins Jack Galbo Larry Wheeler Michelle Ray Sandra Aguirre Adria Merrill Christen Klegseth Jackie Sanders Laura Flett Michelle Walsh Sandra Correia Adrian & Jenn Hsuchettin Christina L. Neal Jacky O’Connor Laura Frank Michelle Wronski Sandra Hernandez Adriana Torres Christine Ishimine Jacqueline Austin Laura Frutos Mike Pettengill Sandra Yusta-Burrows Aida Merrill Christine Nowicki Jacqueline Ryan Laura Godley Mike Smith Sara Cook Aimee Musil Christine Pineiro Jan Allard Laura Ploenzke Mike Yu Sarah Kaleel Alex Shaffer Chuck Douglas Jana Loner Laura Sturza Mirgan & Christine Higgins Schrillo Family Foundation Alexander Timchenko Cindy Villarreal Janet Hoey-Klick Lauri Trifon Miriam Plantt Science of Mind Spiritual Alexandra Gaines Claire Wasmund Janet Sanders Laurie Biernacki Modestpeach Center L.A. Alexis Amormino Claudette Didul Janice Lowers Lawrence Chai Moises Zet Scott Chapin Alexis Cole Connie Estrada Jared Draws Lawrence Speth Mollie Elicker Scott Hewitt Allison MacEwan Courtney Post Jason Guyan Leah Castle Molly Stretten Scott magrath Alma Gharib Cynthia Palmieri Jasten Wine Lee Kane Monette Goldman Scott Shordon Amanda Childs Dan Laufer Javid Sulaiman Leigh Marek Morgan Steele Sean Wilson Amy Fekas Daniel Beardt Jeff Traintime Leonardo A. Myrna Maseth Seok Ju Lee Amy Kane Daniel Magier Jeffrey Brown Lesley Bentivegna Nancy Kachline Seok Lee Anashe Hart Daniel Newbro Jeffrey Chipman Leslie Kenyon Nancy Kruse Seth Avergon Andrew Williams Darla Brunner Jeffrey Mertz Leslie Piper Nancy Lacher Shannon David Angela Heine Darrel Bowen Jeffrey Metcalf Liane Hogan Nancy Nickerson Shari Chapman Angela K. Petruso David Cardenas Jen Woodard Lillian & James Gough Nancy Varney Sharol Rodriguez Angelina Gonzales David Gardner Jenna Tucker Linda Barnes New Community Jewish Sharon Baard Anita Laughlin David Reid Jennifer Gearing Linda Silvas High School Sharon Bard Ann Hensen David Snyder Jennifer Menodza Linda Taylor Nia Patterson Sharon Delaney Anthony Alvarez David Weible Jennifer Moeller Linda Tepstein Nicholas Howard Sharon Wang April Tishma Debbie Don Jennifer Perkins Lindsay Gunn Nicholas Rose Sharre Jacoby Archer-Johnson Foundation Debbie Rossell Jeremy Weinstein Lisa Aijala Olga Wheeler Shelley Han Arika Bishop Deborah Peterson Jessica Kusher Lisa Ng Oscar Vasquez Sheree Martines Arlene Biron Debra Mobley-Burns Jessica Lee-Davis Lisa Stege Pat McCauley sheree martinez Arlene Ferandelli Dena Hysell Jessica Marin Lisa Stein Pat Shield Sheri Strang Armineh Petrossian Derek Higgs Jessica Morrissey Lisa Woodard-Mink Patricia Gardner Sheryn Madrano Arthur Silver Dexter Grajeda Jill Gardner Livnat Lottati Patricia H. Garcia Shriley Ricottone Ashlye Daniel Diana Konwin Jill Rabinowitz Lizbeth Pauline Patricia Harrold Sophia Trivino Barbara & Michael Muha Diane Romeo Jimmy Milota LLC Bomp Records Patricia Holmes Stacy Stuart Barbara Bennette Dianne Waldman Joan Wickes Lois Haeussler Patricia McCauley Stephanie Perea Barbara Childers Dietrich Henderson Joanne Shumway Loren Izor Patricia Rulof-Hazzard Stephanie Rampacek Barbara de Zorzi Dina Hardy Joel Fritsche Lori Eaton Patricia Troy Stephanie Southerland Barbara Fusco Donna Jackson John & D. Nicki Conti Lori Jacobsen Patricia Vega Stephanie Stein Barbara Jan Allard Donna Shontell John Carswell Louise O’Malley-Carney Patricia Walter Stephen Ross Barbara Logsdon Donna Weaver John Hammond Lucy Garcia Patsy Garcia Stephen Scaia Barbara Manzo Dorothy Guerrero John Krause Lydia Beck Patty Hall Steve Silver Barbara S. Basile Doug Langdale John Park Lynna Blankenship Patty Hayes Steve Wickes Barbara Stevens Douglas Isaac John Schneider Lynsey R. Paul Martinez Steven Morrell Becky Cyr Douglas Milton John Stretten Mageara Cameron Spell Paul Nicholas Steven Rosenthal Belinda Beardt Dr. Naomi R. Parry Jordan Daem Mailynn Tran Paul Putrino Story Tavern Beth Millman Earl Oller Jose Garcia Make-up Artist & Hair Stylist Paul Rodriguez Susan A. Mundell Betsy Balcer Edison International Joseline Marcotti Local 706 Paula Foster Susan Henson Betsy Jones Eleanor O’Brien Joseph A. & Cora Lee Lanzisero Marc Kets Pauline Robinson Susan McFarland Beverly Evanson Elisabeth Lippuner Joshua Elam Marcia Hanford Pedigree Foundation Susan O’Carroll BnB Financial Consulting Elisha Taleton Joy Brunn Marcia Roberts Peggy Nudo Susan Stankavage Bonnie Caul Elissa Faye JR & Cathleen Daugherty Margaret Bee Peggy Palaticz Susan Vanderpool Bonnie L. Macker Elizabeth Casebolt Juan Maldonado Margaret Brown Peter Booth Suzanne Dixon Bonnie Sheren Elizabeth Windler Judy Schoenherr Margaret Guadagnolo Peter Bowen Suzanne Freeburn Brad Mendelson Ellen Bradshaw Judy Wang Maria Boss Petra Nevarez Tammy Silva Brandi Hawkins Ellen Keneshea Justin Covey Maria Estremadoyro Pricilla Stevens Tania Cooper Brandon Berg Ellen Reiner K. Kuehne Marianne Deetz Priscilla Ann Penfold Tanya Knipprath Brenda Ames Elvin L. Stretten Jr K.L. Eckhoff Marianne Roarke Rachel Friedman Tennille Ruth Brian Donovan Elvira Schneider Karen Hofman Mario Villagran Rachel Wheatley Teresa Hill Brian Riley Emily Legat Karen Hohman Almeida Marisa Castro Rebecca Milton The HWL Family Foundation Bryan Hiestand Emily Parker Karen Karraker Marjorie Guyan Rebecca Sun The Walt Disney Company Burbank Association Emily Waller Karen Morris Mark Rensselaer Rebekah Carson Thomas & Cynthia Ttee of Realtors Eric Hamilton Karen Zuercher Marlon West Renee Campbell Thomas Reynolds Calvin Williams Eric Norris Katherine Altieri Martin Small Reuben Sasaki Thomas Wickes Cam Frierson Erik Langhofer Kathleen Toth Mary Crane Richard & Jaime Damien Tiffany Victor Candice Miller Ernesto Smith Kathryn & Fabian Castro Mary Jo Dellinger Johnston Timothy Columbo Candie Langdale Eunice R. Schonning Kathryn Larom Mary Kay Griepentrog Richard Dominicus Timothy Magner Canelo & Pepper (Trouble) Eva Sippel Kathryn Obryan Mary Stancavage Richard Locke Tina Van Curen Former VBAS Residents Farida Gonzalez Kathy Halliwell Matt Henson Rita Zwern Todd Van De Putte Capital Group Felix Munoz Kay & Lee Esworthy Matthew Faughan Rober Lattanzio Tyler Sparks Cara Oberfoell Fernando Noor Kay Vaneyck Matthew Head Robert & Catherine Hutt Valerie Lettera-Spletzer Carina Prowell Flordeliza Avisado Kelley Max Matthew Rosenblum Robert Konigsberg Varaz Gharakhanian Carmen Lozano Gareth R. Hughes Kelli Youngblood Maureen Ashley Robert Reade Vicki Hunter Carol Choy Garnet Oltmann Kelly Adrianse megan holliday Roberta Greenberg Vicki McCorkle Carol Norris Gary Conrad Kelly Lambert Megan Smith Robin Middelton Wallner Family Carolyn Chrismann Gina DeSanto Ken & Ann Adrianse Meghan Siddall Robin Rappaport Warner Brothers Impact Fund Carolyn Milkey Glenn Brown Kenneth A. Green Melinda Altenberg Robyn Summers Wayne Vandepool Catherine Minzer Glenn Dion Kevin Toombs Melinda Leasure Roger Henderson William Endow Catherine Sharon Minzer Glenn Lamb Kim & Suzanne Szalay Melissa DoVale Rolando Velasco William R. North Cecelia Martinez Gloria Gee Kim Ferandelli Melissa Klepetar Ronald Fernandelli Yordany Ippoliti Cesar Velazquez Greg Zedlar Kim Pendergest Melissa Price Rosalind Morehead Charles Christ Gregory Chenail Kimberly Freeburn Melissa Self Rosario Rico Cheryl A. Davis Guadalupe Guerrero Konrad & Nicki Monti Melyda Corado Rosemarie Albright Cheryl Beasley-Blackwell Heather Harper Kris Fitzgerald Michael Cady Roxana Ingles Munoz 4 2014 Annual Review Our Fundraising Our Volunteers

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5 General information

BURBANK ANIMAL SHELTER ADDRESS: PUPPY FOSTER 1150 N. Victory Place Burbank, CA 91502 818.238.3340 HOURS: by Sharon Wang Monday - Saturday: 10:00am to 5:00pm PROGRAM Sunday: 11:00am to 3:00pm

Adoption & Registration Rates

ADOPTION FEES: • Dogs - $104 • Cats - $78 • Bunnies - $30 (Prices include spay or neuter, vaccinations and micro chip) PFP You must be 18 or over to adopt a pet.

LICENSE FEES FOR BURBANK RESIDENTS: • Unaltered Dogs: $100 • Altered Dogs: $20 A rabies certificate required for all dogs.

• Cats (Unaltered & Altered): $5 • Horses: $15 • Wild Animal Permit: $15

PLEASE NOTE: Licenses are required for all animals and must be renewed annually. There is a 100% penalty for late renewal.

VBAs board MEMBERS

Alexis Cole Board Chair Chris de Zorzi Board Member, Finance Chair Sharon Wang Board Member Jill Gardner Board Member, Secretary Amy Reynolds Volunteer Representative to the Board Molly Stretten Board Member, Development Chair DearDear Diary...Diary... VBAs MANAGEMENT TEAM ...I’ve been at this big cave that is mostly flat walls and a few humans. I am here with my brothers and sisters and it seems like a nice quiet place. When we first Eleanor O’Brien got here, I didn’t feel very well. Neither did my sisters. But the humans in the Volunteer Services Director Tiffany Brain cave took us to see other humans. This kind looking human did some magic and Volunteer Training Director we are feeling much better. We think he’s called the vet but I kept falling asleep Amy Chen so don’t really remember. Public Relations Director Matt Hensen Offsite Adoption Services Director The humans in the den have been really good about meals. My stomach makes Kristen Klegseth funny noises when I’m hungry. I’m always busy playing with my new red ball so Medical Liaison I’m glad my stomach is talking to the humans for me. Jennifer Heeber Kitten Foster Program Director Sometimes the smaller size human sits with us and plays with our toys. The Megan Craig Development Liasion taller humans gives us warm hugs with their paws and takes us outside the big Karen Wilcox cave too. I am excited about the next week. I want to see that green thing on BAS Community Outreach Director the ground outside the cave. I really think it’s talking to me. Playtime is the best!

6 WWRESERVE TheS Our Newsletter cratching Postby Cecelia Martinez SPoNSORS In California, wintertime temperatures are usually moderate. However, cats (and their humans) can still experience a case of the blues as temperatures drop. From changes in energy levels and sleep patterns to increased appetite, cats can be adversely affected by the change of seasons. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to help brighten kitty’s mood.

Let the light in! There is a reason cats love to bask in puddles of sunshine. Not only does the sun warm kitty up, but it brightens mood and stimulates metabolism. So even if it is cold out, pull back the drapes to let in as much natural sunlight as possible.

Make playtime a priority. Spending at least thirty minutes a day giving kitty your undi- Amazon has created a program called vided attention can help cats build self-con- AmazonSmile. When you sign up and fidence, as well as stave off boredom, and designate the VBAS as your target charity, reduce stress. This is a good time to brush 0.5% of each purchase is donated by and groom your cat as well as introduce new Amazon to the VBAS. toys. Feather wands, fishing toys, tunnels, It’s easy, and costs you nothing. and puzzle toys are a great way to help kitty To sign up, go to: exercise and stimulate her mind. http://smile.amazon.com/ch/95-4469452

Prepare for the season. During the winter, This is the direct link and it will state many entertain guests or have parties. New at the top of your page: Supporting The Volunteers of the people and sounds can be stressful to cats. Sign up for a Set aside a quiet place for kitty to relax away Burbank Animal Shelter. from the holiday cheer. Just like people, cats sometimes eat for comfort or Ralphs Rewards card, or renewBookmark your the smile.amazon.com existing card page and when bored. If kitty is eating more than usual and packing on the pounds, use the bookmark every time you shop talk to a veterinarian about adjusting food portions during the winter months. onat Amazon. www.ralphs.com Rilo the dog, Oliver the cat and all of their furry friends will be smiling too! Keep older cats in mind. Those with arthritis may suffer from stiff joints, and have trouble jumping when the weather turns chilly. Relaxing on a soft, warm bed helps ease some of the pain and stiffness. If using heated bedding make www.facebook.com/thevbas sure it is safe and that your cat can eas- ily move away if it gets too warm. www.twitter.com/thevbas

Don’t forget to keep an eye out for out- http://instagram.com/thevbas door cats who may seek out parked cars for shelter and warmth. A quick tap on the hood or honk of the horn before www.thevbas.org starting your engine on a frosty morning can help avoid a terrible accident. If you would like to place an ad in City Paws, please send your request to [email protected] Most importantly, a little extra love, and attention can go a long way in helping To receive a copy of City Paws in the mail, please stave off any winter time blues your cat may be experiencing. send name and address to [email protected]

7 1150 N. Victory Place Burbank, CA 91502 818.238.3344

Public Relations Director Amy Chen [email protected]

Newsletter Manager Sharon Wang [email protected]

Graphic Design Tennille Ruth [email protected]

Initial Newsletter Design Rebekah Albrecht [email protected] our mission The VBAS provides protection, quality care, and love for animals in need, partnering with the community to promote animal adoptions and providing a united voice to help end animal homelessness in Burbank and beyond through advocacy and education.

Our Volunteers are committed to educating the community about the benefits of pet adoption, spay/neuter and proper pet care. In an effort to help provide the best possible care for all Burbank Animal Shelter residents, we have created and maintain successful adoption and fundraising programs, including our Kitten Foster Program, Happy Tails and Medical Program. For more missioninformation, or to learn about giving opportunites, please visit our website at www.theVBAS.org.

BURBANK ANIMAL SHELTER INFORMATION

ADDRESS 1150 N. Victory Place, Burbank, CA 91502

PHONE 818.238.3340

WEBSITE www.thevbas.org

HOURS Monday – Saturday: 10am to 5pm / Sunday: 11am to 3pm Closed on Major Holidays

NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTORS & EDITORIAL CONSULTANTS Ann Adrianse Jill Gardner Tennille Ruth Brenda Castaneda Cecelia Martinez Molly Stretten Tiffany Brain Bruno O’Hara Sharon Wang Alexis Cole Deborah Peterson Chris de Zorzi Amy Reynolds