RAPS is all about the animals. But everything we do is possible because of people. We are so grateful for the volunteers who allow RAPS to deliver individualized care to thousands of animals...
Lyla’s Looking for a Forever Family
We’re going to put this right out there … We do not know why Lyla hasn’t received a lot of interest for adoption. If you knew this lovely diva like we do, you’d be lining up to fill in...
New Adoption Centre opens!
The permanent RAPS Adoption Centre has now opened! The contract with the City of Richmond, through which RAPS operated the City Animal Shelter, ended last year in anticipation of the redevelopment...
Recovering Tang Tang preparing for a wonderful life!
Surrendered cat undergoes surgery … will soon be looking for a very special forever home Tang Tang is a three-year-old male British Shorthair cat who is an incredible cuddle bug! Unfortunately, he...
Happy Adoption Day, Gorgeous!
Harper Lee’s adoption is official now and we could not be more thrilled about the forever home she is thriving in with Erika and her husband, Jason. Remarkably, Harper came to us a stray and was...
A Message to Our Community
There has been some confusion about recent changes at RAPS. From 2007 until January 31 of this year, RAPS operated the City of Richmond Animal Shelter as a contracted service provider. This was a...
Big baby Balloo wins our hearts
This sweet guy will be looking for a forever home – after a little remedial work! Big, handsome Balloo arrived at the RAPS Animal Shelter in October after having been found running at large in...