Millions of dogs go missing each year. Unfortunately, many are ever reunited with their guardians. Many of them become and remain strays. Others are taken to pounds or shelters, where they are...
UPDATE on the funds that supported Rocky
Sad News – Rocky It is with great sorrow that we say goodbye to the hero Rocky. Our entire community came together for Rocky and his person, Greg, after a tragic accident on Sept. 11. Sadly, Rocky...
Help the RAPS Animal Hospital Open 24/7
When your pet needs care, they can’t wait. We can turn the RAPS Animal Hospital into a 24/7 facility. Will you help? Since last year, we have been incredibly fortunate to have the RAPS Animal...
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...
RAPS Animal Hospital Update
The RAPS Animal Hospital opened in February and is providing veterinary care to the animals at the RAPS Cat Sanctuary, at the RAPS-run City of Richmond Animal Shelter and in our vast fostering...
What is “community-supported” veterinary care?
Part 1 in our “About the Hospital” series RAPS Animal Hospital Entrance – Photo: Radina Droumeva of Radina Photography The RAPS Animal Hospital opened in February with an exciting new...
Family feeds feral cat, who then finds forever home at RAPS Cat Sanctuary
Milliken family cared for Bubbles for more than two years, but thought it was time for a more permanent plan Bubbles was a feral cat, scavenging around a neighbourhood of South Surrey. About...
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...
RAPS holds “pop-up” vaccination clinic
Vaccines came too late for RAPS rabbits, but others will be saved A unique pop-up vaccination clinic took place Sunday, providing a small consolation at the end of a very sad period for the Regional...
Importance of dental care
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! Maintaining your pet’s dental health is crucial to their overall well-being. Periodontal disease is entirely preventable. The disease begins...