Rider was about four years old when he came to us as a stray. This sweet black lab had a few non-life-threatening conditions, including problem skin, missing fur on his head and, most significantly,...
Beaver killed, skinned in Richmond
RAPS and The Fur-Bearers have offered a reward for information leading to the arrest of someone who killed and skinned a beaver in Richmond recently. Mandy Lichtmann, RAPS’ Volunteer and Outreach...
Barney recovers, gets awesome new life
Barney is a Maltese and Pomeranian mix, somewhere between 7 and 8 years old. Late last year, he was hit by a car, with severe injuries to his hind area. While being treated at the RAPS Animal...
Volunteer of the Month – Michele Wright
Michele Wright is RAPS’ Volunteer of the Month for May! Michele began volunteering at the RAPS Cat Sanctuary in May 2009. A friend had told her about this “Kitty Club Med” and, while Michele had to...
What do dozens of cats and kittens have to do with Giving Tuesday?
For the people of the Regional Animal Protection Society, this springtime has held a few surprises. Of course, for everyone around the world, this has not been our usual spring, to put it mildly. We...
National Volunteer Week Spotlight
Houseful of kittens par for the course for dedicated volunteer Kati DeGraaf’s home is filled with kittens. Right now, she has 11, plus three mamas. And that’s not unusual. Kati is a serial fosterer...
Volunteer Week 2020 Messages from Managers and Volunteers
Thank You from Managers WE MISS YOU‼‼‼‼ I cannot possibly articulate in words what our volunteers mean to the store and me. We could not do what we do without your support and love....
Newsletter April 2020 v2
Dear Friends of RAPS, While most of us are at home or otherwise experiencing social distancing, RAPS has decided to create a regular weekly newsletter that you will receive each Saturday. (For an...
Update on Rescued Kittens and Cats – April 16, 2020
NUMBERS: Kittens just keep coming! At the beginning of April, RAPS rescued 50 felines – 20 kittens and 30 adult cats. The 20 kittens were in three litters, at least one of which was a “hybrid”...
Newsletter April 2020 v1
Dear friends of RAPS! It’s an unusual time, for sure! We hope that you and your loved ones are well and taking this time to reflect on what is most important in our lives. We want to take a...