Written by Alisa, Animal Care Attendant I started working at the shelter in September, 2017, but my adoption story starts a few months earlier when I adopted Willow (Bronx) from RAPS in May....
Richmond animal hospital slated to open after winning battle over name
A charity-based animal hospital in Richmond is opening it doors next month, but the ability to do so didn’t come without a fight. Eyal Lichtmann is the executive director of the Regional Animal...
Thanks McMath students!
The animals at the RAPS-run City of Richmond Animal Shelter recently had a visit from McMath Secondary School’s Interact Club and representatives of the Marketing Project. These young animal...
RAPS Animal Hospital Grand Opening Event
You are invited! Monday, February 12(Family Day in British Columbia) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Ribbon-cutting at 10:30 a.m. Suite 205 – 13340 Smallwood Place, Richmond, BC V6V 1W8(Office building...
Panther Pups & Puddles Walkathon a huge success
It’s incredible what the determination of a few animal-loving young people can do! In a fun event that inspired parents and other participants, the Panther Cheer Athletics Junior Generals and Senior...
Volunteer Profile: Animals are Kati DeGraaf’s lifelong love
Written by Kati DeGraaf, Volunteer I have had a love for animals, both domestic and wild, for as long as I can remember. As a youngster I volunteered wherever I could to spend time with animals. My...
Staff Adoption Stories 1: Artona
Written by Nadia, Animal Care Attendant I was working the evening shift when Artona had been brought to the shelter after being found paralyzed from the waist down under a tree. Immediately, when I...
Adoption Anniversary Update: Kisu
Dear RAPS, Today (Dec 20th, 2017) is a special day for Kisu (formerly Tawny) and me. It is exactly one year since I adopted Kisu and brought her home from RAPS, and it has been a...