Surrendered cat undergoes surgery … will soon be looking for a very special forever home Tang Tang is a three-year-old male British Shorthair cat who is an incredible cuddle bug! Unfortunately, he...
Statement from the Board and CEO of the Regional Animal Protection Society
The RAPS team wishes to clarify issues surrounding the case of Rhoda, a dog that we have undertaken to assist in obtaining life-saving heart surgery. First, we wish to apologize unequivocally to...
Happy Adoption Day, Gorgeous!
Harper Lee’s adoption is official now and we could not be more thrilled about the forever home she is thriving in with Erika and her husband, Jason. Remarkably, Harper came to us a stray and was...
More good news about sweet Blossom
Neglected and abused, resilient dog recovering and readying for forever home. It is almost miraculous to see animals with terrible histories of abuse and neglect survive and thrive when rescued and...
A Message to Our Community
There has been some confusion about recent changes at RAPS. From 2007 until January 31 of this year, RAPS operated the City of Richmond Animal Shelter as a contracted service provider. This was a...
Federal Grant Helps Guide Future of RAPS Animal Hospital
An Investment Readiness Program grant from the Government of Canada will allow RAPS to consult the public about how the RAPS Animal Hospital can serve more animals and their people. A public...
Announcement: Top Animal Law Expert Rebeka Breder Joins RAPS Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Regional Animal Protection Society is thrilled to welcome Rebeka Breder to the Board. Rebeka Breder has been recognized as one of Canada’s 25 most influential lawyers....
A development company that is explicitly “pet-friendly”
Kevington Building Corp, one of RAPS’ great corporate partners, recognizes that animals are a part of our lives and families – and the company creates communities that reflect that reality. Finding...
Blossom’s come a long way
Abused and neglected, a dog demonstrates resilience when shown love and care. Resilience. Among humans and animals, resilience is an astounding characteristic. In Blossom’s case, it is a testament...
Changes at the Regional Animal Protection Society
The Regional Animal Protection Society is changing and growing. We operate the RAPS Adoption Centre, the RAPS Cat Sanctuary, the RAPS Animal Hospital and we are constructing the RAPS Dog Sanctuary....