Everything RAPS does is about the animals. But everything we accomplish is thanks to a team of deeply dedicated humans!
We are thrilled to welcome back to the RAPS Board of Directors Daniel Lay!
He recently rejoined the Board after a three-year hiatus.
Daniel brings many years of experience in animal welfare, including having been on the RAPS Board for three years 2017-2020, as well as extensive previous involvement in animal welfare. It all started in Ontario decades ago, when Daniel and his wife got involved with an animal welfare group called Animal Alert. They fostered, rehabilitated and socialized dogs to prepare them for forever homes. Daniel also loves cats and has spent many hours volunteering at the RAPS Cat Sanctuary.
Daniel has devoted a great deal of time and resources to many other organizations in his community, including volunteering with Prostate Cancer Canada, as a dog-walker at the Vancouver animal shelter, transporting injured animals for B.C. Wildlife Rescue, as director of neighborhood emergency planning for the Cowichan Valley Regional District for five years, and as a B.C. Provincial Emergency Planning volunteer.
Daniel is a former Regional Director of Operational Readiness for BC for River Rock Casino Resort, overseeing multimillion-dollar construction projects across British Columbia. He brings to the Board of Directors a wealth of experience in operations, new building projects and development. His previous years of experience on the RAPS Board of Directors, having served in numerous committees, include:
- RAPS Animal Hospital Capital Campaign and Building committee
- RAPS Cat Sanctuary Upgrades & Renovations Committee
- RAPS Foster Program Committee
- RAPS Development Committee
- RAPS No-Kill Commitment Committee
Daniel is excited to be rejoining the Board of Directors as RAPS continues to expand its operations to better serve animals and their people.