Leader pet of the day: Cas and Oliver

How beautiful the bond between mother and child -- experience this love in heaps with Cas and Oliver. These two are family, and will be happiest finding their home together in a quieter arrangement — no young kids, no dogs.

Cas is a breathtaking black-and-multicolored domestic shorthair, while Oliver totes the classic orange tabby coat. They are extremely close, have lived with other cats and will only need some patience to adjust.

Cas, A056890, is more outgoing and personable. She is the protector of her beloved son, the sweet, shyer Oliver, A056889. Their connection is undeniably adorable. Come scoop these two beauties up and expand that family bond.

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

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

-- Courtesy of the Burbank Animal Shelter