Ever wonder about RAPS’ adoption process? How do animals come to us? How do we decide which home they will be adopted to? What do we do with challenging animals, such as those with behavioural...
Rider meets his match!
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,...
Forever Home: Now What?
Be an informed adopter and make your new dog’s entry into your world as pleasurable and stress-free as possible. By Nomi Berger Establish yourself with a veterinarian if you are a first-time...
Happy home for Faye
This week has been National Dog Week! To celebrate, we are sharing a story of a very happy ending! In July 2017, Faye came to the RAPS City of Richmond Animal Shelter as a stray. She was found...
Kitten Adoption Event
UPDATE: We are now at capacity for the Cat Sanctuary Adoption Event. Thank you to everyone who filled out applications. We will be taking adoption applications at the Richmond City Shelter for more...
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...
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,...
Troubled past + patience = Happy ending
Josh, an abandoned, terrified dog, finds the perfect person for a special animal Sue Oberhoffner reflected recently on the difficult early days of her relationship with Josh, a magnificently...
Staff Adoption Stories 3: Penelope
Written by Alyson, Veterinary Assistant at RAPS Animal Hospital In 2016, I was an Animal Care Attendant at the RAPS City Shelter. Penelope came into the shelter after being swapped around...
Staff Adoption Stories 2: Willow & Laze
Written by Alisa, Animal Care Attendant I started working at the shelter in September, 2017, but my adoption story starts a few months earlier when I adopted Willow (Bronx) from RAPS in May....