Spring’s sprung – and we need foster homes for kittens and mamas
In March, a high school student found a mother cat and her four kittens hiding near the furnace of the school’s woodshop.... Read More
Surrender – don’t abandon
Yesterday, we brought you the story of Donut, a dog whose life was almost ended by an act of stunning cruelty. It’s... Read More
A happy survivor
Olympia’s Story Olympia came to RAPS as a stray cat who was found wandering in a Richmond neighbourhood. She was brought in... Read More
RAPS caring for dog cruelly abandoned in suitcase
Late last night (May 28), Richmond RCMP contacted the Richmond Animal Protection Society (RAPS) to notify us that a dog was discovered... Read More
Pet insurance can prevent terrible choices
The Richmond Animal Protection Society is a NO-KILL animal-serving agency. This means that, under RAPS’ care, no animal is ever euthanized due... Read More
Auto wrecker finds kitten surprise
On Tuesday, May 9, the RAPS City Shelter received a call for help from Rusty’s Towing on River Road. One of Rusty’s... Read More
Syscon Justice Systems
Thank you to Floyd Yamamoto and Val Lea from Syscon Justice Systems for their generous donation to our Capital Campaign to build... Read More
Know the symptoms of twisted intestine
The RAPS family is mourning the death of a sweet dog whose twisted intestine was not treated quickly enough. It’s important for... Read More
A sad story – and a cautionary lesson
The RAPS family is sad to report an incident that took place last night. A beautiful dog that was adopted a few... Read More
Foster Failure
Jacob is a handsome senior cat who was dumped outside of RAPS in an open-top carrier in the pouring rain late last... Read More
FIV cats need special attention
An outbreak of feline immunodeficiency virus is striking fear among cat owners on Vancouver Island. The virus, shorthanded FIV and sometimes called... Read More
RAPS 2017 Annual General Meeting & Volunteer Recognition Dinner
Date: May 25, 2017 Doors Open at 5:30. Seating available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Time: AGM 6:00 to 7:30 pm | Volunteer Recognition &... Read More