Happy National Kitten Day! We know … for some of us, everyday is National Kitten Day. Still, let’s take a minute to think about the felines in our lives. National Kitten Day is intended to...
Summer safety for pets
13 tips for staying happy during the dog days Summer is a time when we try new things and go new places. It’s a time of adventure – and it’s also a time of increased danger for animals. Recently, we...
Hot cars can kill a dog quickly
Keeping your beloved pet safe in summer means being hyper-vigilant when leaving them in the car. Even on a moderately warm day, the inside of a car can heat up in minutes, putting the life of a dog...
Animal Cruelty Awareness Week
Animal Cruelty Awareness Week (3rd week of April) is an opportunity to remind ourselves and our neighbours that preventing animal cruelty, abuse and neglect requires all of us to be vigilant. RAPS...
Regal Randy teaches us about FIV
Lord Randolph – Randy, to his friends – is a special cat looking for a family home. He is about three years and four months old. Last fall, he was found as a stray in the backyard in a Surrey...
RAPS Volunteer of the Month – January 2019
Meet Ian Dewar McPherson, RAPS Thrift Store Ian has been volunteering at the RAPS Thrift Store for a year. “I work Mondays through Thursdays for my dad’s landscaping business,” he says. The...
RAPS Volunteer of the Month – December 2018
Meet Hanbe Lee, RAPS Cat Sanctuary Hanbe Lee, from Seoul, South Korea, contacted us to inquire about volunteering at the RAPS Cat Sanctuary in early November. She had just completed her studies...
Panther Pups and Puddles 2019 Walk-a-thon
Be part of the second annual Panther Pups & Puddles 5K walk for RAPS! January 12th, Rain or Shine! REGISTER TODAY Walkers will enjoy a leisurely five-kilometre stroll, starting and ending at the...
Honeybear finds fame in online game
Kitty Snatch splits revenue with RAPS to help cats One of the most recognizable faces at the RAPS Cat Sanctuary is going global thanks to a fun mobile game that will also help RAPS save...
Adelyne finds a loving family
Another happy family! Carole and Bob adopted Adelyne a month ago. And they’re reporting back that it’s a great fit all around. “In short, she is a joy!” they said in an email. “We had a tricky start...