Sweet girl with a few issues. (Like so many of us.) Meet Nikita, a stunning pitty girl who was surrendered to RAPS. Nikita is a high energy, bubbly, sassy and sweet girl. She...
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...
Don’t Pass This Buck!
Buck is one big pup. Weighing in at about 100 pounds, this one-year-old Caucasian Shepherd/Sarplaninac/Lab Mix is a big boy with a big personality. He’s headed to RAPS from northern B.C. in the next...
Being pet-friendly makes good business sense
Being pet-friendly is good for business! Kevington Building Corp., a local rental development firm, understands that what is good for their residents is also good for their bottom line. For many...
More good news about sweet Blossom
Neglected and abused, resilient dog recovering and readying for forever home. It is almost miraculous to see animals with terrible histories of abuse and neglect survive and thrive when rescued and...
Blossom’s come a long way
Abused and neglected, a dog demonstrates resilience when shown love and care. Resilience. Among humans and animals, resilience is an astounding characteristic. In Blossom’s case, it is a testament...
Emmy finds her perfect home
It is always a sad situation when a stray comes to us and is not claimed by their people. But there is almost always a silver lining. Emmy’s story is a perfect example. Emmy was found wandering in...
Protect Your Pet: Provide Proper Doggy Dental Care
Did you know that 80% of dogs over the age of four have some form of dental disease? As with people, the main culprit is a build-up of plaque, which eventually hardens into tartar, leading...
Dogs and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
As the days grow darker and shorter, and the thermometer drops, so does the mood of millions of people living in the Northern Hemisphere. But humans are not the only ones affected by what scientists...
Holiday Hoopla
With the holidays approaching, it’s time to think not only about celebrating, but also about dog safety. By Nomi Berger To ensure that the season stays merry and bright, plan ahead and start early....