Rider was about four years old when he came to us as a stray. This sweet black lab had a few non-life-threatening conditions, including problem skin, missing fur on his head and, most significantly,...
Update on Rescued Kittens and Cats – April 16, 2020
NUMBERS: Kittens just keep coming! At the beginning of April, RAPS rescued 50 felines – 20 kittens and 30 adult cats. The 20 kittens were in three litters, at least one of which was a “hybrid”...
Newsletter April 2020 v1
Dear friends of RAPS! It’s an unusual time, for sure! We hope that you and your loved ones are well and taking this time to reflect on what is most important in our lives. We want to take a...
Update on Rescued Cats and Kittens
On March 31 and the first days of April, the Regional Animal Protection Society rescued dozens of cats and kittens from a situation in Richmond. In all, 30 adult cats and 20 kittens have...
RAPS Saves Scores of Cats and Kittens in Large Rescue Operation
On March 31 and April 1, RAPS rescued 20 kittens and 27 adult cats, three of them pregnant, from a situation in Richmond in which a well-intentioned individual was feeding stray cats but the numbers...
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...
Rescue Rescue – Fourth
Long-time cat rescuer and RAPS volunteer Stephanie, was searching for an escaped cat to no avail when she received a call from a friend that a cat had been found. To her surprise, the cat found was...
No such thing as a “typical” rescue
A RAPS volunteer recently found a small kitten on property adjoining the Richmond City Works yard. Soon, Mama-cat and another kitten were also spotted, but made a quick escape. Fearing that...
Stray versus wild: What to do when you find an animal in distress
We often get asked what to do if a member of the public finds a stray domesticated animal or a wild animal. If you find a stray domesticated animal in Richmond, we strongly encourage the finder to...
Rabbit Wednesday: Bursting at the Seams!
With just over 100 rabbits at the shelter, we are bursting at the seams! Our amazing staff are bunny-lovers and do everything they can to provide the best quality of life for the rabbits under our...