IMPORTANT NOTICE RICHMOND, B.C. — [AUGUST 5, 2026] — Cases of feline panleukopenia (also called feline distemper), have been detected in Metro Vancouver. This is a highly contagious...
The Happiest of Happy Endings
Blossom was one of the worst cases of neglect the RAPS team had ever seen. Today, this resilient beauty formally joins her forever family. When Blossom arrived at RAPS almost two years ago, she was...
Animals are the Stars in New TV Docuseries
Pets & Pickers follows the team at the Regional Animal Protection Society, in Metro Vancouver, from the folks who accept and process items at RAPS’ social enterprise thrift stores to the...
Meet the Humans: Dr. Satveer Dadrwal
RAPS is all about the animals! But everything we do is possible because of some aMAZing humans. This week, meet Dr. Satveer Dadrwal, a veterinarian with a global reach! Tell us about yourself. I was...
Vote for RAPS in Best of Richmond 2022!
Want a super-easy way to help RAPS? Share your love!Please vote every day until April 8th! The annual Best of Richmond competition is on now! Vote for RAPS as “Best Community Organization”,...
Crisis in Vet Care—And Solutions
B.C. vet hospital beats staff shortages, high costs and inflation with a not-for-profit model. There is a crisis in veterinary care. A shortage of trained professionals, an increase in demand, and...
Volunteer of the Month: Nadine Smith-Breton
Nadine Smith-Breton volunteers at the RAPS Adoption Centre once a week, where she cleans the adoption room, where our kitties who are ready for adoption are housed until they find their forever...
Meet the Humans: Ayala Dafni Friman
Hospital assistant manager has years of experience in animal welfare. Ayala Dafni Friman is a vet technician and Assistant Manager of the RAPS Animal Hospital. She holds a B.Sc. in Animal Science...
Sweet tale for Mooncake!
Injured cat is rehabilitated and finds forever home. Some Good Samaritans found an injured stray cat hanging around their property. He was limping and evidently injured. Because the cat (who they...
Meet the Humans: Dr. Regan Schwartz
A veterinarian with an innate desire to help found a community-owned veterinary hospital and it’s a perfect match!Dr. Regan Schwartz was raised in Toronto, and she has travelled the world helping...