Ozzie is a BIG boy- there is literally not a dainty thing about him. During a shelter outing he was very excited to get all dressed for his adventure, hopped in the truck like a champ and was eager to hit the road! He`s big enough that his panting on the way to the trail was enough to rock the truck. Once we got going, he was really easy to walk with. He only pulled on the leash when he wanted to go investigate a sniff, otherwise he walks easily, if not always in a straight line. He`s inquisitive, independent,charming and quite the looker. He was interested in the other dogs, but not overly motivated to check them out, being generally not reactive even to the barkers or extra vivacious of the group. At our water breaks he was patient with me giving him pets and asking him how he was doing, but he`s definitely a self confident fella who doesn`t need constant attention. Now, Ozzie is not gonna be the perfect dog for everyone- he`s gonna question you a bit, challenge you a bit and quite possibly stop you in your tracks, literally, sometimes(big guy doesn`t want to go, he doesn`t go!) but I think once he finds the person who he deems to be a perfect partner, he`s gonna be the best, biggest, smartest friend they`ve ever had. 12/8/25 Ozzie was returned by his adopter, because he continued to fight with their other dog. Ozzie is a big boy and hurt the other dog enough where his adopters needed to think of the other`s safety. They said he was great with their kids and overall a great boy, he just needs to be the only pet in the household from here on out.
Ozzie is a BIG boy- there is literally not a dainty thing about him. During a shelter outing he was very excited to get all dressed for his adventure, hopped in the truck like a champ and was eager to hit the road! He`s big enough that his panting on the way to the trail was enough to rock the truck. Once we got going, he was really easy to walk with. He only pulled on the leash when he wanted to go investigate a sniff, otherwise he walks easily, if not always in a straight line. He`s inquisitive, independent,charming and quite the looker. He was interested in the other dogs, but not overly motivated to check them out, being generally not reactive even to the barkers or extra vivacious of the group. At our water breaks he was patient with me giving him pets and asking him how he was doing, but he`s definitely a self confident fella who doesn`t need constant attention. Now, Ozzie is not gonna be the perfect dog for everyone- he`s gonna question you a bit, challenge you a bit and quite possibly stop you in your tracks, literally, sometimes(big guy doesn`t want to go, he doesn`t go!) but I think once he finds the person who he deems to be a perfect partner, he`s gonna be the best, biggest, smartest friend they`ve ever had. 12/8/25 Ozzie was returned by his adopter, because he continued to fight with their other dog. Ozzie is a big boy and hurt the other dog enough where his adopters needed to think of the other`s safety. They said he was great with their kids and overall a great boy, he just needs to be the only pet in the household from here on out.
Adoption screenings are conducted Tuesday - Saturday from 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Adoption screenings are first come, first-served.
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Meet the Pet
Meet the pet(s) you are interested in adopting at our Shelter. Our staff will review your application to make sure it is a good match.
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Sign Adoption Contract
If you decide to adopt, sign our adoption contract and an adoption fee. Adoptions include spay/neuter, vaccines and microchip.
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Take the Pet Home
Additional adoption info
Adoption screenings are conducted Tuesday - Saturday from 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Adoption screenings are offered on a first come, first-served basis.
Raffles are held for popular pets. Winners are invited to a meet and greet (adoption not guaranteed).
Dogs and cats adopted are provided with a medical exam, flea treatment, vaccinations, microchip and spay or neuter if unaltered before intake. Dogs, cats and rabbits must be spayed or neutered before going home with their new family.
The Burbank PASS program may provide eligible participants 50% off adoption fees.
Dog adoption fees range between $130 - 190.
Cat adoption fees range between $90 - 150.
Other species adoption fees vary by animal.
* Fees are approximate and may vary depending on the number of vaccines a pet has received.
Adoption fees are waived for all United States Military Veterans.
Adoption screenings are conducted Tuesday - Saturday from 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Adoption screenings are offered on a first come, first-served basis.
Raffles are held for popular pets. Winners are invited to a meet and greet (adoption not guaranteed).
Dogs and cats adopted are provided with a medical exam, flea treatment, vaccinations, microchip and spay or neuter if unaltered before intake. Dogs, cats and rabbits must be spayed or neutered before going home with their new family.
The Burbank PASS program may provide eligible participants 50% off adoption fees.
Dog adoption fees range between $130 - 190.
Cat adoption fees range between $90 - 150.
Other species adoption fees vary by animal.
* Fees are approximate and may vary depending on the number of vaccines a pet has received.
Adoption fees are waived for all United States Military Veterans.
Adoption screenings are conducted Tuesday - Saturday from 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Adoption screenings are offered on a first come, first-served basis.
Adoption screenings are conducted Tuesday - Saturday from 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Adoption screenings are offered on a first come, first-served basis.
More about this shelter
The Burbank Animal Shelter has been providing quality Animal Control services since the 1950’s. Our mission is to return lost animals to their owners, to find loving homes for stray animals and to control overpopulation through consistent spay/neuter efforts. We strive to eliminate animal suffering by educating the public and enforcing the humane treatment of animals.
The Burbank Animal Shelter has been providing quality Animal Control services since the 1950’s. Our mission is to return lost animals to their owners, to find loving homes for stray animals and to control overpopulation through consistent spay/neuter efforts. We strive to eliminate animal suffering by educating the public and enforcing the humane treatment of animals.
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