Animal Abandonment Awareness
A number of animals have been abandoned recently – some in very dangerous places. Economic conditions can make caring for animals hard.... Read More
Meet the Cat Sanctuary Interns
We were so fortunate to have the support this summer of a group of amazing young animal allies. Thanks to the Canada... Read More
Meet the RAPS Business Interns!
Every year, thanks to the Canada Summer Jobs Program, RAPS is able to hire young people to assist in meeting our mission.... Read More
No, not all orange cats are male. But most are!
Except around here lately! The RAPS team has noticed a disproportionate number of orange females. What’s up with that? There are a... Read More
College of the Rockies
Emergency Rescue of Cat Colony at Cranbrook’s College of the Rockies is underway. RAPS will be welcoming a colony of 14 cats... Read More
NEW WAYS TO SPEED HEALING
ASK RAPS ANIMAL HOSPITAL VET TEAM ABOUT FLUORESCENT LIGHT THERAPY. The RAPS Animal Hospital is proud to offer some of the most... Read More
What’s more awesome than a kitten? A pair of kittens!
RAPS judges every potential adoption on a case-by-case basis and what is best for the cat. In general, though, we favour adopting... Read More
Extended feline fam comes to RAPS – some with bullets in them
A mama (and grandma) cat was shot. We’re making her better and showing her that humans can be kind. Will you help?... Read More
Cat colony in very dangerous situation … eight rescued, at least five still at large
As part of an ongoing rescue operation, the Regional Animal Protection Society has saved a cat who has spent about a year... Read More
New faces: Meet Dr. Connor
We’ve got new (human) faces at RAPS Animal Hospital and we’re introducing them to you! This week, meet Dr. Connor Ward, one... Read More
Urgent Rescue Underway
RAPS Seeks Public Help Urgent Rescue Underway – But Well-intentioned People are Endangering the Animals RAPS is calling on the community to help... Read More
New faces: Meet Dr. Tom
The RAPS Animal Hospital family keeps growing! In the coming weeks, we will be introducing you to a number of new faces... Read More
Humans of RAPS: Molly Sjerdal
Everything RAPS does is about the animals. But all we accomplish is thanks to a small army of aMAZing human beings! This... Read More
Vote for RAPS in Best of Richmond 2023!
Want a super-easy way to help RAPS? Share your love! Please vote every day until April 13th! The annual Best of Richmond... Read More
Humans of RAPS: Sherrie Ayre
RAPS is all about the animals. But everything we do is possible because of a team of amazing humans. This week, meet... Read More
Lyla’s Looking for a Forever Family
We’re going to put this right out there … We do not know why Lyla hasn’t received a lot of interest for... Read More
Good health makes Potato chipper!
Potato proves older animals can have great quality of life. Potato came to RAPS when her family surrendered her because they could... Read More
RAPS Receives $75,000 Grant from PetSmart Charities to Improve Accessible Veterinary Care
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release REGIONAL ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY RECEIVES $75,000 GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES® TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBLE VETERINARY CARE JANUARY 31,... Read More