What is ShelterCare Pet Insurance?
Alleviate the financial stress associated with your pet's unexpected medical expenses and generate funds for our shelter at the same time! Simply apply for a ShelterCare Pet Insurance Program by using the ShelterCare banner-link below.
Here's how it works: ShelterCare Pet Insurance Programs cover you when your pet needs essential veterinary care from an illness or injury. Also, every time a completed application for a ShelterCare program is generated through our shelter's website,
we automatically receive a $25 donation to help cover common needs like blankets, litter and food. This donation is of no cost to you and provides us with essential funds. Enroll today! (put banner) (back to top)
How many animals can I legally have in Burbank?
To have more than three pets in Burbank requires a kennel licence. (back to top)
How do I adopt an animal from the shelter?
If the animal you choose is available that day and has been spayed or neutered you may take your new loved one home with you at a cost of $23 for cats and $49 for dogs. If the animal is available and has not been spayed or neutered then the cost is $58 for cats and $84 for dogs. The animal will be ready to go home the next afternoon. It is California State law that all animals be spayed or neutered. (back to top)
Why are some of the animals not available for adoption yet?
By California State law the shelter is required to hold pets for one week so that the owner may claim the animal. (back to top)
What happens if I lose a pet?
If you lose your pet and you live in Burbank, you should call the Burbank Animal Shelter at 818-238-3340. If you live outside of Burbank, you need to call your local animal shelter. (back to top)
What if I have a beehive in my yard?
The Burbank Shelter does not dispose of beehives, to have help with beehives, please call The Bee Professional at 818-710-9929. (back to top)
Why should I spay/neuter my pet?
Here is some information we researched from the internet to give an idea of some of the important reasons to spay and neuter your pet.
DID YOU KNOW? (From the LA County Animal care and control)
- Spaying and Neutering is good for your pet, preventing certain cancers and diseases.
- Spaying and Neutering is the best solution to controlling the over-pet population.
- Spaying and Neutering can save you money on pet licensing fees.
From the spcaLA site:
SPAYING OR NEUTERING YOUR ANIMAL STOP THE KILLING!
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:
One cat and her offspring can produce 370,092 cats in seven years.
One dog and her offspring can produce 67,000 puppies in six years.
Every day in the U.S., more than 70,000 puppies and kittens are born.
As many as 17 million dogs and cats are killed each year in the U.S. because there are no homes for them.
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Where do I look for a lost pet?
It is very important that you personally visit the animal shelter that services your city or area. Then visit other shelters nearby. When you arrive at the shelter, be certain to ask to see all of the found animals, including found animals that are being held in the hospital or observation wards. Ask about any injured animals that may have been taken to a private veterinarian or that were picked up sadly, dead off the street. (back to top)
Can I leave information regarding my lost pet at the animal shelter?
Yes. The Animal Shelter has a lost and found bulletin board for posting such information. In addition, our shelter staff and shelter volunteers work hard at trying to match up lost pets with their owners. Ask to have your information put into the Lost/found binders. (back to top)
How soon after my dog/cat has a litter can I have her "fixed"?
Your dog or cat can be spayed two weeks after the puppies or kittens have stopped feeding off of their mother or approximately 8 to 10 weeks. (back to top)
How old must my dog be before he/she needs a rabies shot?
Dogs need their first rabies shot at 4 months of age. (back to top)
Where can I get a rabies vaccination for my pet?
Contact your private veterinarian. Many veterinarians holds low cost vaccination clinics weekly. (back to top)
What other vaccinations are necessary to keep my pet healthy?
Dogs need a 6 in 1 vaccination, also known as a DHLPP, annually. This vaccination includes Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus.
Cats need a 4 in 1 vaccination annually. This vaccination includes Feline Viral Rhinotacheitis, Calici, Panleukopenia.
Other vaccinations are recommended for other areas, environments, etc. Contact your private veterinarian for more information on keeping your pet healthy.
Source of information: Los Angeles County Care and Control (back to top)
Why is cat declawing inhumane?
Please read this wonderful PDF done by The Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights (AVAR.org) on all the information you will need to know
about cat declawing and alternatives to declawing. Download here. (back to top)
I have another cat at home. Would a male or female be better suited for this situation and/or is it better to introduce a kitten rather than an adult cat?
The sex of the cats do not really make a difference, the personality of the cats do. Where the question comes from is the old thing about male cats being more territorial and spraying which is true of unaltered males but is usually not true of cats that have been fixed. There are exceptions though if a cat has not been neutered until he's older, the spraying can have become a learned behaviour. The cat already in the house will be territorial to begin with no matter what and it takes time for animals to accept each other. If you have a sweet friendly cat at home and you adopt a sweet friendly cat, chances are everything's going to be fine. If you have an aggressive cat at home it's probably going to be a different story.
Most adult cats will accept kittens whether they like them or not. Adult cats may not be happy about you bringing a kitten into the house but chances are they will tolerate the situation, they seem to understand that kittens are not a threat. The greatest thing is when they take to each other and a kitten gets an adult cat as a mentor.
If you really don't have a preference as to whether you would like a kitten or an adult cat, please adopt an older one because they're the ones who need a home the most. A kitten will never go homeless. the adult cats often get left behind. Even better than that, if you have no other cats and are considering adopting a kitten consider adopting an adult cat too, especially when it's a kitten and it's Mom. It'll be really good for the kitten and very beneficial for the older cat. (back to top)
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