Everything RAPS does is for the animals … But everything we accomplish is possible because of devoted humans! Meet this month’s Volunteer of the Month, Nyles Ung! How long have you been volunteering...
Humans of RAPS: Dr. Matin Imani
Everything RAPS does is about the animals. But everything we achieve is possible because of amazing humans. This week, meet Dr. Matin Imani, the newest member of the medical team at the RAPS Animal...
RAPS thrift store unable to reopen in time for Halloween
The Richmond-based charity’s thrift store has been closed since early September. Plans to re-open Richmond’s animal charity thrift store in time for Halloween were nixed when it became clear an...
Big 50/50 Winner: Brigid Coult
The winner of the RAPS 50/50 raffle is Brigid Coult! The draw was scrupulously random, of course, but we cannot hide our joy that the enormous jackpot went to one of our favourite humans! Brigid has...
Humans of RAPS: Val Leintz
Everything RAPS does is for the animals. But it’s all possible because of humans. This week, meet Val Leintz, a tireless volunteer at the RAPS Thrift Stores whose devotion has made fans of everyone...
Volunteers(s) of the Month: Tricia and Mike
October’s Volunteer of the Month is a two-fer! Couple Mike Larmour and Tricia Laughlin are devoted volunteers who have been helping out at the RAPS Adoption and Education Centre for about a...
Tumbleweed Needs You!
We have an amazing miracle guy who needs your help! Tumbleweed is estimated to be around eight years old, which is a pretty amazing age for a feral cat with a physical disability that makes him easy...
Pets should be recognized as family, says B.C. animal lawyer and Richmond rescue
‘Awful’ pet custody battle has taken a ‘mental toll’ and ‘physical toll,’ said owner. B.C. is looking into modernizing the Family Law Act (FLA), and animal activists are hoping the law will...
Humans of RAPS: Dr. Joseph Martinez
We can humbly say that every doctor at the RAPS Animal Hospital is an outstanding, beloved and compassionate individual devoted to animals and their people. But then there is Dr. Joseph Martinez. A...
Petcurean Ensures Everyone’s a Winner!
Our allies at Petcurean deliver food and funds to RAPS – and awesome prizes to our supporters! Our friends at Petcurean, maker of GO! SOLUTIONS and NOW FRESH premium pet food for dogs and cats have...