Halloween can be a spooky time for pets — and not in a good way. Halloween is when shelters deal with more lost pets than any other time of the year. The constant opening and closing of the front...
Separation anxiety in dogs
Separation anxiety is an extremely common experience for many dogs. It can manifest in incessant barking or fearful or destructive behaviours. A dog experiencing separation anxiety may break their...
UPDATE – Sad News – Rocky
It is with great sorrow that we say goodbye to the hero Rocky. Our entire community came together for Rocky and his person, Greg Wright, after a tragic accident on Sept. 11. Greg is a Richmond man...
Happy home for Faye
This week has been National Dog Week! To celebrate, we are sharing a story of a very happy ending! In July 2017, Faye came to the RAPS City of Richmond Animal Shelter as a stray. She was found...
Summer safety for pets
13 tips for staying happy during the dog days Summer is a time when we try new things and go new places. It’s a time of adventure – and it’s also a time of increased danger for animals. Recently, we...
Panther Pups and Puddles 2019 Walk-a-thon
Be part of the second annual Panther Pups & Puddles 5K walk for RAPS! January 12th, Rain or Shine! REGISTER TODAY Walkers will enjoy a leisurely five-kilometre stroll, starting and ending at the...
Pretty Jolie found her person—and learned how to be a dog
After more than five years in the Shelter, a saviour came along RAPS is a no-kill animal-serving organization. Under our care, no animal is ever euthanized due to lack of space, treatable illness,...
Happy ending: Xena is home safe!
By Maddison, Assistant Manager, City of Richmond Animal Shelter Xena, a missing husky-pomeranian cross, has finally been found after being lost for almost two months! Xena, who was...
Troubled past + patience = Happy ending
Josh, an abandoned, terrified dog, finds the perfect person for a special animal Sue Oberhoffner reflected recently on the difficult early days of her relationship with Josh, a magnificently...
Stray dog in Richmond? Call RAPS!
Stray dogs make their way to the City of Richmond Animal Shelter in a variety of ways. The ultimate goal is always to reunite every stray dog with their family as soon as possible! As the contractor...