A RAPS volunteer recently found a small kitten on property adjoining the Richmond City Works yard. Soon, Mama-cat and another kitten were also spotted, but made a quick escape. Fearing that...
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. If you find a stray domesticated animal in Richmond, we strongly encourage the finder to...
RAPS name change is official
It’s official. RAPS – Richmond’s animal shelter – has changed its name and is now called the “Regional” Animal Protection Society. British Columbia’s Registrar of Companies this week approved a...
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 Animal Protection Society. The name...
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 to do all that we do. Recently, The Global Work & Travel...
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 spent his early days at RAPS being bottle-fed, nursed, and supervised 24/7 at the home...
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 into our Shelter. They were surrendered, not abandoned, but the people did...
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 RAPS as their “Pay It Forward” project. Working all year,...
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 our ultimate goal. Of course, caring for animals while they are waiting for that...
Shelter honours ‘hero’ who rescued dog in suitcase
The Good Samaritan who went to Mounties after finding a small poodle locked into a carry-on suitcase has been honoured for his kindness – and saving the life of the callously abandoned pooch. The...