No such thing as a “typical” rescue
A RAPS volunteer recently found a small kitten on property adjoining the Richmond City Works yard. Soon, Mama-cat and another kitten were also... Read More
Stray versus wild: What to do when you find an animal in distress
We often get asked what to do if a member of the public finds a stray domesticated animal or a wild animal.... Read More
Exciting news! RAPS becomes Regional Animal Protection Society
It’s official! British Columbia’s Registrar of Companies has approved a change of name for the Richmond Animal Protection Society to the Regional... Read More
RAPS thanks The Global Work & Travel Co.
RAPS is so fortunate to have lots of support from individuals and businesses in the community. It’s the reason we are able... Read More
Sasha’s Happy Ending
Sasha came to RAPS as a weak and sickly stray Ragdoll-cross kitten who had a very rough start to his life. He... Read More
The RAPS Adoption Process
Adoption Day is a very happy time at the RAPS Animal Shelter! Finding forever homes for the animals in our care is... Read More
Thanks for “Paying It Forward” McMath students!
More Richmond students doing awesome things for the animals! Students in Ms. Wendy Lai’s Social Justice 11 class at McMath Secondary chose... Read More
A Tale of Two Kitties
Ever wonder if weird or bizarre things happen at an animal shelter? Only every day or so! Yesterday, we welcomed two cats... Read More
Sanctuary is at the heart of the “RAPS Model”
The RAPS Cat Sanctuary is home to hundreds of unadoptable cats, many with special needs. This sanctuary, on acres of idyllic farmland... Read More
Cosmo goes home – after a year!
A resident in Richmond had been trying to trap an injured raccoon on her property for quite some time when she accidentally... Read More