Top priority is safety of customers, volunteers and staff New, expanded opening days and hours Massive amounts of stunning new inventory Temporary policies in place for donations Revised hours The...
How does RAPS’ adoption process work?
Ever wonder about RAPS’ adoption process? How do animals come to us? How do we decide which home they will be adopted to? What do we do with challenging animals, such as those with behavioural...
Toby’s Very Happy Ending!
Despite extremely rare condition, Toby is back to normal and expected to have many more years One family is relieved and thrilled after their 11-year-old cat experienced an incredibly rare health...
Getting lost may be the most traumatizing experience for a pet
July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month … Some advice to keep yours safe! For families, a missing pet is a frightening experience. For the pet, it may be the most traumatizing experience of their...
Ever considered a pet rabbit?
Thinking of adopting a bunny? The RAPS Animal Shelter currently has some super cuties waiting for their forever homes. While bunnies are sweet, social animals with unique personalities,...
UPDATE: RAPS Thrift Stores reopening!
As British Columbia’s health authorities move the province into the next phase of pandemic response, we are thrilled to announce the reopening of the RAPS Thrift Stores! The store openings will be...
Charlie is our Volunteer of the Month for June!
We are thrilled to honor Charlie for his incredible eight years of volunteering at the RAPS Animal Shelter. Charlie, accompanied by Deb, volunteers with the bunnies and small animals and is – paws...
Welcome to our new ginger siblings!
Litter-mates Titan and Dixie came to us from Haida Gwaii, from one of the shelters we work with elsewhere in the province. The pair had been adopted and then abandoned when the owners moved. Because...
You know what they say about rabbits
Last Sunday was a busy one at the RAPS Animal Hospital. Usually closed Sundays, the hospital opened up for a marathon series of 21 spay and neuter operations. They say rabbits reproduce like, er,...
Kittens galore!
The 50 cats and kittens RAPS rescued in early April are at various stages of their process in preparing for their forever homes. Some kittens and adults have been adopted and others are getting any...