Margaret Leathley’s cats were always the apple of her eye. That love led the Burnaby-raised Leathley to the not-for-profit Regional Animal Protection Society cat sanctuary years ago as a...
Korean government delegation visits Richmond animal rescue
Korean government delegation visits Richmond animal rescue A delegation from a local government in Korea recently paid a visit to Richmond’s Regional Animal Protection Society (RAPS) to learn about...
Woman from Nanaimo stars in animal hospital reality TV show
Cat sanctuary manager Shena Novotny featured on second season of Animal Planet’s Pets and Pickers A Nanaimo woman is featured on TV screens for Animal Planet’s Pets and Pickers. Shena...
White Rock producer finds winning formula with Pets & Pickers
The term win-win may be over-used – but for White Rock born-and-raised television producer Tyson Hepburn it’s the most accurate description of his brainchild series Pets & Pickers. The Earl...
Abbotsford woman’s work at Richmond pet hospital gets her spot on TV show
Pets & Pickers on Animal Planet kicked off second season this weekend When Alisa Verwoerd was a teenager, her cat Buddy had to spend a week in the care of an Abbotsford veterinarian. It was in...
Haela Helps
Philanthropic tween bakes up treats – and donates funds to RAPS and other animal groups! Haela St-Louis aims to open her own animal rescue sanctuary – but in the meantime, the 11-year-old is helping...
College and Regional Animal Protection Society team up to rehome feral cats
The College of the Rockies will start working with the Regional Animal Protection Society (RAPS) to rehome 14 feral cats living on the Cranbrook campus. College officials said the RAPS Cat Sanctuary...
Help Find a Home for Daisy!
APRIL FOOL’S! Now that we’ve got your attention … Have you got your gala tickets yet? BUY A TICKET TODAY The RAPS gala, Dine Among the Stars, takes place June 10! This is the first time in five...
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 week, meet Molly Sjerdal! What do you do at RAPS? My title is Animal...
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 competition is on now! Vote for RAPS as “Best Community Organization”, RAPS...