RAPS has been so incredibly fortunate over the years to have volunteer photographers who capture the essence of so many of our animals! At the RAPS Animal Hospital, for example, there are giant...
Dozens more cats arrive from Alberta
Partnering with other agencies allows us to save and improve even more lives! For the second time in the last three months, RAPS has made the epic day trip from Richmond to Vernon and back again to...
Emergency surgery for Nanaimo cat
Working together, animal agencies can save more animals – like Coco! A near-tragedy has a happy ending – and a bonus lesson about how animal rescue organizations, working in partnership, can change...
Two weekends left to visit the cats!
The RAPS Cat Sanctuary residents, staff and volunteers have been thrilled to welcome visitors back on weekends for the past several months. Unfortunately, as the COVID rates in the region have...
Oxygen therapy speeds healing
Ellie, an older cat, suffered a serious blood clot that imperiled her back legs. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy sped healing and returned her to health. Her mom thinks it may even have made her more...
Concerned employees help RAPS save cats
The Adesa Auctions team spotted a mama cat and kitten on their car lot – and helped RAPS trap what turned out to be a whole little feline community. When RAPS rescues stray or feral animals, it is...
Cats make new friends
Pinsky Mortgages team drops by to support the animals. The entire staff team from Pinsky Mortgages dropped by the RAPS Cat Sanctuary recently. They wanted to see what their philanthropic...
Miracle babies!
Emergency C-section saved Dior and her five kittens Dramatic moments involving one young member of the huge group of felines rescued from Calgary recently. Dior is a young mother who has already...
Urgent Heat Warning
Keep Pets Safe – Don’t take them in the car The weather forecast calls for some of the hottest temperatures Metro Vancouver has ever experienced. Please ensure that the animals and people you love...
Volunteer of the Month – Brigid Coult
Brigid is one of RAPS’ most dedicated and beloved volunteers! That’s why she’s Volunteer of the Month for June! Since 2010, Brigid has been a constant presence at the RAPS Cat Sanctuary, fulfilling...