It’s incredible what the determination of a few animal-loving young people can do! In a fun event that inspired parents and other participants, the Panther Cheer Athletics Junior Generals and Senior...
Get your 2019 Dog License from RAPS!
Obtain your license through RAPS at the City Animal Shelter, and 50% of your fee will go to RAPS! YAY! Help us help the animals. Please renew your dog’s license with RAPS and...
Surrender – don’t abandon
Yesterday, we brought you the story of Donut, a dog whose life was almost ended by an act of stunning cruelty. It’s an opportunity to remind everyone in the community that RAPS is here to help...
RAPS caring for dog cruelly abandoned in suitcase
Late last night (May 28), Richmond RCMP contacted the Richmond Animal Protection Society (RAPS) to notify us that a dog was discovered locked in a suitcase that had been discarded in a wooded ditch...
Know the symptoms of twisted intestine
The RAPS family is mourning the death of a sweet dog whose twisted intestine was not treated quickly enough. It’s important for people to recognize the symptoms of this too-common and...
A sad story – and a cautionary lesson
The RAPS family is sad to report an incident that took place last night. A beautiful dog that was adopted a few months ago from the RAPS-run City of Richmond Animal Shelter was brought to us in...
Tip Tuesday: Introducing a cat to a dog’s home
There are few things more heartwarming than affection across species. Every person who lives with a cat or dog knows how magical these relationships can be. The explosive virality of videos that...
Get your 2017 Dog License from RAPS!
Protect your beloved dog by ensuring they are licensed. By obtaining your license through the Richmond Animal Protection Society, you help support the animals in our care. If you would like to renew...
Sparkie
Sparkie, a Maltese cross who was difficult to adopt because of complicated food allergies, has found an Okanagan home where life is better than OK. Cheryl Unger had lost one of her two dogs to...
Keep pets safe this Halloween
Every year, after Halloween, the RAPS shelter fills up with pets who have been spooked by fireworks and other commotions and have fled in fear, becoming lost. It can be a traumatizing time for...