RAPS CEO bites back at allegations of putting profit ahead of animal welfare Dear Editor, Re: “Animal contract takes us back 13 years,” Letters, Dec. 10. It has been an honour for the Regional...
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RAPS Cat SanctuaryRescued from likely death, Pops now tops! Six-year-old Pops was born with both back legs badly disabled, a victim of unethical breeding by an individual who was attempting to...
Big baby Balloo wins our hearts
This sweet guy will be looking for a forever home – after a little remedial work! Big, handsome Balloo arrived at the RAPS Animal Shelter in October after having been found running at large in...
Giving Tuesday: Richmond animal charity offering free veterinary care
In the spirit of Giving Tuesday, a Richmond-based animal welfare charity will choose a worthy recipient every Friday in December to receive 100 per cent subsidized in-hospital care to pets whose...
Kitten connections in high school
Part of RAPS’ important work in the community is educating young people about the joys and responsibilities of animal companions and safe human-animal interactions! We recently visited Richmond High...
Blossom
Every year, RAPS helps thousands of animals. Everything is possible because of your support. To understand the magnitude of the miracles you make possible, we want to share a story. Blossom was a...
STATEMENT FROM EYAL LICHTMANN, CEO, REGIONAL ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY and FEARN EDMONDS, PRESIDENT
NOVEMBER 27, 2020 The City of Richmond has chosen the BC SPCA to manage Shelter operations during the construction period as the City of Richmond Animal Shelter is redeveloped over the...
Opinion: Donate to a cause instead of giving a gift this year
It’s that time of year again. The holiday season. Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Years, etc. The ever-lasting question of “what should I get for that special someone” and yes, that not so special...
Pops tops after therapy
Rescued from near-certain death, then infection, special cat loving life at RAPS Cat Sanctuary Six-year-old Pops was born with both back legs badly disabled. He was a victim of an unethical breeding...
Blossom blooming after rescue from neglect
Good Samaritans found Blossom running loose around No. 6 and Blundell roads one evening in September and brought her to the RAPS city shelter. The German shepherd-lab mix was in horrible condition...