We were so fortunate to have the support this summer of a group of amazing young animal allies. Thanks to the Canada Summer Jobs program, we had three young people work with the administration team....
Remembering Waldi Trotzki
The RAPS family is remembering one of our longest-serving and most devoted animal allies. Waldi Trotzki passed away July 3. Waldi, along with wife Barbara, were among the founders of Richmond...
Meet the RAPS Business Interns!
Every year, thanks to the Canada Summer Jobs Program, RAPS is able to hire young people to assist in meeting our mission. This week, meet the three outstanding individuals working with the RAPS...
No, not all orange cats are male. But most are!
Except around here lately! The RAPS team has noticed a disproportionate number of orange females. What’s up with that? There are a fair number of misconceptions – urban myths, of a sort – about...
College of the Rockies
Emergency Rescue of Cat Colony at Cranbrook’s College of the Rockies is underway. RAPS will be welcoming a colony of 14 cats from the College of the Rockies! Located in Cranbrook, B.C., the...
New Ways to Speed Healing
ASK RAPS ANIMAL HOSPITAL VET TEAM ABOUT FLUORESCENT LIGHT THERAPY. The RAPS Animal Hospital is proud to offer some of the most innovative veterinary medical modalities. As the sole provider in...
What’s more awesome than a kitten? A pair of kittens!
RAPS judges every potential adoption on a case-by-case basis and what is best for the cat. In general, though, we favour adopting kittens or cats in pairs, if there are not already cats in the home....
Extended feline fam comes to RAPS – some with bullets in them
A mama (and grandma) cat was shot. We’re making her better and showing her that humans can be kind. Will you help? Deelia, and her four-week-old kittens were surrendered to Sammy’s Forgotten...
Cat colony in very dangerous situation … eight rescued, at least five still at large
As part of an ongoing rescue operation, the Regional Animal Protection Society has saved a cat who has spent about a year with a rope wrapped around her head and shoulder. The cat, who has...
New faces: Meet Dr. Connor
We’ve got new (human) faces at RAPS Animal Hospital and we’re introducing them to you! This week, meet Dr. Connor Ward, one of the newest veterinarians to join the community-owned hospital’s team!...