Gareth Jones There is much reason to celebrate Gareth and his volunteer contributions to the adoptable dogs at the Shelter. For the past four years, Gareth has been a fantastic, reliable weekend dog...
Pretty Jolie found her person—and learned how to be a dog
After more than five years in the Shelter, a saviour came along RAPS is a no-kill animal-serving organization. Under our care, no animal is ever euthanized due to lack of space, treatable illness,...
New Thrift Store Doubles in Size
Huge bargains in huge outlet The RAPS Animal Hospital Thrift Store is now one of Metro Vancouver’s largest outlets of its kind. The newly opened location has just expanded to a second floor,...
Bargains all over town
It’s kind of a big deal The RAPS Thrift Store has expanded to two locations. The RAPS Thrift Store you know and love on Granville Avenue, just east of Number 3 Road, is still packed with bargains....
Honey sweetens Richmond seniors home
Animal companions are shown to have positive health impacts on humans. For residents of Rosewood Manor, having a feline friend around brightens days and calms anxieties. When she was growing up,...
Happy ending: Xena is home safe!
By Maddison, Assistant Manager, City of Richmond Animal Shelter Xena, a missing husky-pomeranian cross, has finally been found after being lost for almost two months! Xena, who was...
Vet care that supports a great cause
There is so much going on at the Regional Animal Protection Society. We’ve got a lot to share! In every branch of our growing organization, amazing things are happening. RAPS Animal Hospital...
Cat Sanctuary – Time for Renewal
The RAPS Cat Sanctuary has lots of news to share. We’ve got an extraordinary new manager taking the helm, renovations in the works, a burgeoning cat sponsorship program and opportunities for...
Volunteers from around the globe
The reason RAPS is able to make small miracles on small budgets is because of a small army of volunteers who have always been the backbone of this organization. This summer, we were very fortunate...
A Very Special Visitor
Tenzin Dolma, a Buddhist nun ordained by the Dalai Lama, brought blessings to the RAPS Cat Sanctuary Tenzin Dolma, a Buddhist nun who was ordained by the Dalai Lama, visited the RAPS Cat...