A deadly cat virus has been detected in Metro Vancouver and there is a warning out for cat owners to take precautions. The virus is called feline panleukopenia, the viral disease also known as...
Meet Our Wobbly Cats
Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH), often called "wobbly cat syndrome," is a neurological condition that affects a cat's balance and coordination because the cerebellum—the part of the brain that controls...
Emerson’s Next Chapter
Rescued from the cold of BC’s north, resilient Emerson is settling in at RAPS Cat Sanctuary. After a long, wintry road trip and settling into his new digs, Emerson has received the medical attention...
Two Humans and 10 Cats Journey from Texas
An adventure tail with twists and turns. And a surprise ending. All is well that ends well. But what an undertaking! Our designated international rescuer Mandy, accompanied by her trusty...
Big news from Texas
RAPS transporting 10 cats thanks to forward thinking by their person. Recently, we’ve been telling you about ongoing rescue operations. Our expert trappers have been rescuing scores of kittens and...
RAPS’ Super-Power: Kitty Comforters
We’ve got scores of kittens and cats arriving into our care. From a massive hoarding situation in Langley to a special delivery of cats from a rescue agency on the island, as well as the regular...
Huge Cat and Kitten Hoarding Rescue Underway
One of the largest hoarding situations our team has ever witnessed is subject of major operation. RAPS is calling on community for help! RAPS is engaged in one of the largest operations we have ever...
Help Us Rescue the “Commuter Colony” Cats
Your Support Can Save Lives! We need your help! A colony of abandoned cats has been struggling to survive near a busy bus stop, and we’re stepping in to give them the care they deserve. The...
RAPS Helps Out
Vancouver Island cats travel to the Mainland for procedures. The RAPS Animal Hospital recently provided seven spay and two neuter procedures to animals from an animal rescue organization...
Randy’s holiday mishap
Animals are resilient and this mischievous cat will be fine with three legs! It was a freak accident that could probably not have been foreseen or prevented. Randy, a six-year-old ginger cat, was...