On Monday, a catastrophic fire tore through a Gastown commercial and residential building, leaving more than 140 people homeless, including some in adjacent buildings. Residents of the...
New Adoption Centre opens!
The permanent RAPS Adoption Centre has now opened! The contract with the City of Richmond, through which RAPS operated the City Animal Shelter, ended last year in anticipation of the redevelopment...
Meet the Humans: Kaley Banga!
RAPS is all about the animals. But everything we do depends on human volunteers and staff. We are introducing our team members! This week: Kaley Banga. What is your title and role? I am Assistant...
Volunteer of the Month: Jasleen Randhawa
RAPS Volunteer of the Month is Jasleen Randhawa! Jasleen started her volunteer role at the RAPS Animal Hospital in June 2021. She is an invaluable asset and well-loved and appreciated by the...
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...
A community says goodbye to a beloved icon
RAPS Animal Hospital will soon offer at-home euthanasia. Buddy’s story is an extreme example of why that matters. Twelve or 13 years ago, Tom Polich was playing a round at Musqueam Golf Course, near...
Big lug Buck finds forever home
Hundred-pound dog with leg issues has a bright future with new family. Last June, Michael Fu saw that RAPS was looking for a foster for a very large...
Meet RAPS’ Communications Human, Pat Johnson
RAPS is all about the animals. But everything we do is possible because of the humans. As part of an ongoing feature about the people of RAPS, this week, meet Pat Johnson, RAPS’ communications...
Don’t throw out textiles!
Most clothing items can be reused. Even those that cannot find a second (or third) life in a thrift store can be turned into other objects. The important thing is to keep them out of the landfill!...