PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT DOG SURRENDERS AT THIS TIME

We believe that where an animal lives should not determine whether an animal lives. When we were contracted by the City of Richmond to operate the City Animal Shelter, we were contractually obligated to accept animals only from within the City of Richmond.

We are now unencumbered by that limitation and we look forward to expanding the work we do throughout Metro Vancouver and all of British Columbia.

RAPS is a no-kill animal-serving organization. Under our care, no animal is ever euthanized due to lack of space, treatable illness, physical defect, age, rectifiable behavioural or socialization issues. This is a commitment we make to the animals and the people we serve.

If your cat is adoptable and can be placed in another home, please contact our Adoption Centre. For more information, call us at 604-275-2036 or email info@rapsbc.com.

For surrenders to the RAPS Cat Sanctuary, click here. Please be aware that the RAPS Cat Sanctuary maintains a waiting list for surrenders.

If you have lost a pet or found an animal in Richmond, please call the SPCA at 604-709-4668.