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Handsome Bambino came to us as a stray in mid 2023. He`s a happy boy (especially when a pool is involved!).
Mutts Going Miles, 8/3/24: I had the pleasure of jogging with Butch for about 2 miles as part of Mutts Going Miles. I was asked if I was okay with a dog that pulls, and he did a little, but really didn’t pull much at all and we had a great jog! He was excited to go and seemed to know the trail well. He was a great jogging partner on the way to the park (first mile) and lagged a little on the way back but still willing to jog with me. I wasn’t sure if he was tired or just wasn’t excited about going back to the shelter. He reminded me of my 6 year old dog who I adore. I was advised to keep him away from other dogs, so we went well around those we passed. He was interested in the other dogs, but nothing overtly aggressive. He seemed like a great dog! I enjoyed myself so much I forgot to take a picture!
Volunteer notes, 6/17/24: I love Bambino so, so much and have written about him several times, because he is always showing me something new. He is a multifaceted dog! Today we combined his two favorite things--tennis balls and a wading pool--and I am pretty sure he was the happiest dog on earth. You can never have too many tennis balls in your hands at once, and if you throw them into the water in rapid succession it will bring the deepest joy to this smart and energetic doggie as he fetches and drops them as fast as he can. He can catch a tennis ball in his mouth with perfect precision. He could probably outperform most of the Dock Dogs with a little encouragement!
Volunteer notes, 5/2/24: I have played with Bambino several times now and my conclusion is that his behavior is very consistent, and he warms up steadily over time. Each time I have played with him we`ve understood each other better. He is a good communicator, and if you listen to his cues, and let him chew on his toys when he wants to, he is the friendliest and gentlest boy you can imagine. The only time he ever growled at me was when I tried to take something from him before he was ready. He used his words; what more can you ask for?! He is smart and I believe he could learn to share his toys more readily with some consistent, positive, patient training. He has the sweetest floppy ears and cutest little cow spots on his back, along with a lovely speckled coat. He will be a great active companion for the lucky person who respects his things and earns his trust!
Handsome Bambino came to us as a stray in mid 2023. He`s a happy boy (especially when a pool is involved!).
Mutts Going Miles, 8/3/24: I had the pleasure of jogging with Butch for about 2 miles as part of Mutts Going Miles. I was asked if I was okay with a dog that pulls, and he did a little, but really didn’t pull much at all and we had a great jog! He was excited to go and seemed to know the trail well. He was a great jogging partner on the way to the park (first mile) and lagged a little on the way back but still willing to jog with me. I wasn’t sure if he was tired or just wasn’t excited about going back to the shelter. He reminded me of my 6 year old dog who I adore. I was advised to keep him away from other dogs, so we went well around those we passed. He was interested in the other dogs, but nothing overtly aggressive. He seemed like a great dog! I enjoyed myself so much I forgot to take a picture!
Volunteer notes, 6/17/24: I love Bambino so, so much and have written about him several times, because he is always showing me something new. He is a multifaceted dog! Today we combined his two favorite things--tennis balls and a wading pool--and I am pretty sure he was the happiest dog on earth. You can never have too many tennis balls in your hands at once, and if you throw them into the water in rapid succession it will bring the deepest joy to this smart and energetic doggie as he fetches and drops them as fast as he can. He can catch a tennis ball in his mouth with perfect precision. He could probably outperform most of the Dock Dogs with a little encouragement!
Volunteer notes, 5/2/24: I have played with Bambino several times now and my conclusion is that his behavior is very consistent, and he warms up steadily over time. Each time I have played with him we`ve understood each other better. He is a good communicator, and if you listen to his cues, and let him chew on his toys when he wants to, he is the friendliest and gentlest boy you can imagine. The only time he ever growled at me was when I tried to take something from him before he was ready. He used his words; what more can you ask for?! He is smart and I believe he could learn to share his toys more readily with some consistent, positive, patient training. He has the sweetest floppy ears and cutest little cow spots on his back, along with a lovely speckled coat. He will be a great active companion for the lucky person who respects his things and earns his trust!
Stop by anytime we are open, or visit burlingtonnc.gov/visitBAS to see all pets at BAS and in foster, including the newest arrivals!
2.
Sign Adoption Contract
Adopting at BAS is easy and hassle-free!
Be age 18+ and present a government-issued photo ID at the time of adoption.
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Take the Pet Home
Most pets go home the same day! BAS provides adopters with resources and ongoing support to help pets make a smooth transition home.
Additional adoption info
Connecting with pets at BAS is fun, hassle-free, and easy as 1,2,3!
1) Stop by anytime we are open. Most pets are ready to go home with you the same day!
2) View available pets from anywhere, 24/7/365! New pets arrive daily, and our website updates hourly with new arrivals: burlingtonnc.gov/visitBAS
3) Email petadoption@burlingtonnc.gov about pets onsite at our Pet Adoption & Resource Center, or email fosterpets@burlingtonnc.gov about pets in foster homes
Things to know:
If you already know you want to proceed with adopting a specific pet, please email us at petadoption@burlingtonnc.gov and let us know you want to go ahead and adopt. You can still meet the pet before finalizing the adoption to make sure they are a great fit for you.
Pets are adopted on a first-come-first-served basis and may be adopted very quickly. You can see the current status of available pets on our website. Pets that are listed as "Available" are currently available for adoption. Those with a status of "Adoption Pending" or "Unavailable" already have been spoken for and are no longer available for adoption. The status of these pets will be updated back to "Available" if their original placement falls through. Our website automatically updates every hour and displays all pets at BAS Pet Adoption & Resource Center or foster.
Visitation and adoption of pets in foster must be scheduled directly with the foster volunteer since these pets are not at the Animal Services Center. Email fosterpets@burlingtonnc.gov to schedule a visit or adoption of a pet in foster care.
Stop by and visit pets at the Burlington Animal Services Pet Adoption and Resource Center six days a week:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed on Sundays and Holidays
Pets receive vaccines, testing, and preventatives appropriate for their species and age, as well as any necessary treatments. Dogs and cats are spayed or neutered. BAS adopters also receive exclusive discounts on food, veterinary care, training, and more through our partners. All this is included in the adoption!
Adoption fees are very low and are sometimes waived as part of regular adoption special events through out the year. To see our current adoption fees and specials, visit burlingtonnc.gov/visitBAS. Our goal is to ensure every pet has a positive outcome and gets to live life with a loving family.
To take home a pet, adopters or fosters only need to present a government-issued photo ID and be at least 18 years old. There is NO lengthy paperwork to fill out and NO intrusive or lengthy process. Most pets can go home the same day, and we provide resources and ongoing support to help you and the pet make a smooth transition!
Burlington Animal Services Pet Adoption & Resource Center is at 221 Stone Quarry Rd. Burlington, NC 27271.
Want to help a pet, but not ready to commit? Consider temporarily fostering a pet: burlingtonnc.gov/foster!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Connecting with pets at BAS is fun, hassle-free, and easy as 1,2,3!
1) Stop by anytime we are open. Most pets are ready to go home with you the same day!
2) View available pets from anywhere, 24/7/365! New pets arrive daily, and our website updates hourly with new arrivals: burlingtonnc.gov/visitBAS
3) Email petadoption@burlingtonnc.gov about pets onsite at our Pet Adoption & Resource Center, or email fosterpets@burlingtonnc.gov about pets in foster homes
Things to know:
If you already know you want to proceed with adopting a specific pet, please email us at petadoption@burlingtonnc.gov and let us know you want to go ahead and adopt. You can still meet the pet before finalizing the adoption to make sure they are a great fit for you.
Pets are adopted on a first-come-first-served basis and may be adopted very quickly. You can see the current status of available pets on our website. Pets that are listed as "Available" are currently available for adoption. Those with a status of "Adoption Pending" or "Unavailable" already have been spoken for and are no longer available for adoption. The status of these pets will be updated back to "Available" if their original placement falls through. Our website automatically updates every hour and displays all pets at BAS Pet Adoption & Resource Center or foster.
Visitation and adoption of pets in foster must be scheduled directly with the foster volunteer since these pets are not at the Animal Services Center. Email fosterpets@burlingtonnc.gov to schedule a visit or adoption of a pet in foster care.
Stop by and visit pets at the Burlington Animal Services Pet Adoption and Resource Center six days a week:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed on Sundays and Holidays
Pets receive vaccines, testing, and preventatives appropriate for their species and age, as well as any necessary treatments. Dogs and cats are spayed or neutered. BAS adopters also receive exclusive discounts on food, veterinary care, training, and more through our partners. All this is included in the adoption!
Adoption fees are very low and are sometimes waived as part of regular adoption special events through out the year. To see our current adoption fees and specials, visit burlingtonnc.gov/visitBAS. Our goal is to ensure every pet has a positive outcome and gets to live life with a loving family.
To take home a pet, adopters or fosters only need to present a government-issued photo ID and be at least 18 years old. There is NO lengthy paperwork to fill out and NO intrusive or lengthy process. Most pets can go home the same day, and we provide resources and ongoing support to help you and the pet make a smooth transition!
Burlington Animal Services Pet Adoption & Resource Center is at 221 Stone Quarry Rd. Burlington, NC 27271.
Want to help a pet, but not ready to commit? Consider temporarily fostering a pet: burlingtonnc.gov/foster!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Go meet their pets
Burlington Animal Services Pet Adoption & Resource Center is located at 221 Stone Quarry Rd. Burlington, NC 27217.
Visit us as special events in the community by checking out our event calendar at www.burlingtonnc.gov/pets
Like us on Facebook, follow us on Insta, and connect with us on Nextdoor!
https://www.facebook.com/BurlingtonPetAdoptionCenter
https://www.instagram.com/burlingtonanimalservicesnc/?hl=en
https://us.nextdoor.com/agency-detail/nc/burlington/burlington-animal-services/
Burlington Animal Services Pet Adoption & Resource Center is located at 221 Stone Quarry Rd. Burlington, NC 27217.
Visit us as special events in the community by checking out our event calendar at www.burlingtonnc.gov/pets
Like us on Facebook, follow us on Insta, and connect with us on Nextdoor!
https://www.facebook.com/BurlingtonPetAdoptionCenter
https://www.instagram.com/burlingtonanimalservicesnc/?hl=en
https://us.nextdoor.com/agency-detail/nc/burlington/burlington-animal-services/
More about this shelter
Burlington Animal Services is a no-kill municipal agency in NC that admits over 6,000 pets annually. We provide a full array of animal welfare services to the community, including pet adoption, sheltering, fostering, volunteer opportunities, low-cost spay neuter, and wellness, dog day out, yoga with kittens and other events, field services, and much more!
Burlington Animal Services is a no-kill municipal agency in NC that admits over 6,000 pets annually. We provide a full array of animal welfare services to the community, including pet adoption, sheltering, fostering, volunteer opportunities, low-cost spay neuter, and wellness, dog day out, yoga with kittens and other events, field services, and much more!
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