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
At-Home Euthanasia is Now an Option
RAPS Animal Hospital has been authorized to provide euthanasias at the pet’s home, ensuring families and their pet a comforting transition on... Read More
Happy Ending Thanks to YOU!
Lassie (now Esmée) has found her loving forever home and received the medical care she needed! We are constantly in awe of... Read More
Lassie Needs Help!
UPDATE: We are overjoyed! Lassie had her surgery Thursday and she’s recovering like a trooper! She slept beautifully Thursday night and by... Read More
Humans of RAPS: Alisa Verwoerd
Everything RAPS does is about the animals. But everything we achieve is possible because opf the amazing humans who work and volunteer... Read More
Meet the Humans: Zoe Evans
At RAPS, everything we do is about the animals. But everything we achieve is possible because of our team of devoted humans... Read More
The Happiest of Happy Endings
Blossom was one of the worst cases of neglect the RAPS team had ever seen. Today, this resilient beauty formally joins her... Read More
Animals are the Stars in New TV Docuseries
Pets & Pickers follows the team at the Regional Animal Protection Society, in Metro Vancouver, from the folks who accept and process... Read More
Meet the Humans: Dr. Satveer Dadrwal
RAPS is all about the animals! But everything we do is possible because of some aMAZing humans. This week, meet Dr. Satveer... Read More
Meet the Humans: Ayala Dafni Friman
Hospital assistant manager has years of experience in animal welfare. Ayala Dafni Friman is a vet technician and Assistant Manager of the... Read More
Welcome our new vets!
During a time when there is a severe shortage of veterinarians in British Columbia and across Canada, the RAPS Animal Hospital is... Read More
Oxygen therapy speeds healing
Ellie, an older cat, suffered a serious blood clot that imperiled her back legs. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy sped healing and returned her... Read More
Big News: RAPS Animal Hospital opens to more animals
The RAPS Animal Hospital is now welcoming “exotics”! In addition to dogs and cats, we now have veterinarians with expertise in treating... Read More