We are holding an upcoming volunteer information session on May 28th at 2:00pm. We are looking for people to volunteer as a cat room cleaner or laundry/dishes person on weekday mornings....
Message from the Executive Director
Richmond is a hugely multicultural place. It’s one of the reasons my family and I have always felt comfortable here. Richmond’s Jewish community isn’t the biggest or the most evident in the cultural...
Volunteer Opportunities at RAPS
You can make a huge difference in the lives of animals. The Richmond Animal Protection Society is seeking volunteers to fill the following roles: Cat Room Cleaner (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from...
Mad Hatter’s Tea Pawty
The Kitties at the RAPS Cat Sanctuary have gone Mad! Mad! For the Mad Hatters Contest and Tea Party to be held May 15th, 2016 at the Sanctuary from 1 to 5 p.m. The date is fast approaching and now’s...
14 Years of Volunteering at RAPS’ Cat Sanctuary
My diary entry for February. 4, 2002 reads: “First day of volunteering at homeless cat shelter. Hard work, but satisfying”. And so it’s continued, for over 14 years. I’ve scooped at least 7,000...
Roxey
Dog helps man lose 30 pounds Roxey is a hulking mastiff who was looking for a home. Tim Gross, who lives on a farm in East Richmond, was looking for a canine companion. The match has proved perfect...
The ‘S’ Litter
The “S” Litter came to RAPS the same day as the eight “Triangle Beach” cats. This second group of eight was found the previous night by a man who intercepted a raccoon who was moments away from...
Look who has found her forever home!
Mica was mom to the four Chow cross puppies. Now it’s her turn to be babied!
Waiting for a tall dark stranger to enter your life?
Look no more. Smokie, the 3 year old German Shepherd/Irish Wolfhound, is here! Our staff members are puzzled as to why this handsome gentleman has been at the Shelter since last November. He plays...
Thanks Menchie’s!
This April 1st, there’s something happening in Steveston that will put a smile on everyone’s face – and we’re not fooling! Menchie’s, the frozen yogurt phenomenon, opens its doors on April Fools...