Leader Pet of the Day: Mariposa

Let’s imagine that Mariposa’s adorable mismatched ear is basically a raised hand saying, “I need a yard and a super active human companion.”

This awesome-looking, 9-month-old Labrador retriever mix has beautiful red coloring with a charming white chest patch. Her eyes are a mystical light green, and her energy level is epic.

Very strong and quite charismatic, Mariposa seeks an experienced owner residing in an adult-only household. She is just too solid and excitable to live with little kids.

This is a lovely pooch that will blossom from puppyhood to glorious best friendship with some nurturing and training. A lot of dog can go a long way ... make it matter with Mariposa, A070109.

The Burbank Animal Shelter is located at 1150 N. Victory Place, Burbank. Call (818) 238-3340. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed major holidays.

To view pets, visit thevbas.org. Adoption fees: dogs, $104; cats, $78; bunnies, $30. Prices include spay or neuter, vaccinations and microchip.

— Courtesy of the Burbank Animal Shelter