The RAPS cat sanctuary is a one-of-a-kind facility in Canada Discovery Channel has a new TV series called Pets and Pickers highlighting the work done by the Richmond-based Regional...
Animal-focused ‘Pets & Pickers’ TV series features Surrey woman who runs RAPS thrift stores
The animal hospital’s low-cost veterinary care is funded by the sale of donated items Karen Kamachi never dreamed that managing a thrift store would lead to her appearance on a TV series. “It’s not...
Canada’s only cat sanctuary reopens in Metro Vancouver
Canada’s only cat sanctuary is reopening to the public this weekend in Metro Vancouver, and it’s an excellent opportunity to meet a new fur-end. Regional Animal Protection Society (RAPS) Cat...
“There was crap everywhere”: Suspect carries away safe in charity thrift store robbery
A Richmond thrift store that donates its proceeds to help sick animals was robbed of all its cash, leaving vulnerable employees and critters in a risky situation. Karen Kamachi, store manager for...
Letters: Richmond animal charity balances business and care
RAPS CEO bites back at allegations of putting profit ahead of animal welfare Dear Editor, Re: “Animal contract takes us back 13 years,” Letters, Dec. 10. It has been an honour for the Regional...
Giving Tuesday: Richmond animal charity offering free veterinary care
In the spirit of Giving Tuesday, a Richmond-based animal welfare charity will choose a worthy recipient every Friday in December to receive 100 per cent subsidized in-hospital care to pets whose...
Opinion: Donate to a cause instead of giving a gift this year
It’s that time of year again. The holiday season. Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Years, etc. The ever-lasting question of “what should I get for that special someone” and yes, that not so special...
Blossom blooming after rescue from neglect
Good Samaritans found Blossom running loose around No. 6 and Blundell roads one evening in September and brought her to the RAPS city shelter. The German shepherd-lab mix was in horrible condition...
‘He’s my rock’: Plea for donations to help Metro Vancouver homeless veteran’s support dog
Meet Rocky, he’s an eight-year-old Staffordshire terrier with big brown eyes that will melt your heart. He is also a support dog for a Metro Vancouver veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress...
10 animals saved from squalor in Richmond
A Cats, kittens, and dogs were rescued from squalid conditions at a Richmond home Friday, after neighbours reported their guardian has been unable to get back to Canada since the start of the...