After tragedy, feral cat has leg amputated, but adapts and can’t get enough lovin’ Volunteers who humanely trap cats in the Fraser Valley discovered a farm where a number of ferals were living. The...
More good news about sweet Blossom
Neglected and abused, resilient dog recovering and readying for forever home. It is almost miraculous to see animals with terrible histories of abuse and neglect survive and thrive when rescued and...
Blossom’s come a long way
Abused and neglected, a dog demonstrates resilience when shown love and care. Resilience. Among humans and animals, resilience is an astounding characteristic. In Blossom’s case, it is a testament...
Emmy finds her perfect home
It is always a sad situation when a stray comes to us and is not claimed by their people. But there is almost always a silver lining. Emmy’s story is a perfect example. Emmy was found wandering in...
Ever wonder how we name the animals in our care?
With the number of animals coming through our facilities every year, it can be a challenge to find unique names for every one. How do we do it? (A: It’s pretty random!)The cats, dogs and other...
Shelter and sanctuary: What’s the difference?
Do you know the difference between a shelter and a sanctuary? We who work in the field of animal rescue sometimes take terminology for granted and forget that not everyone might understand the...
A Holiday Ghost Story
We have a holiday ghost story but it’s not what you think. In late October, a gentleman emailed the RAPS admin office requesting immediate help. He had rescued four cats that were living in a...
After more than a year, Chips finds his forever home!
A long wait for the right family What does it mean for a dog to be “unadoptable”? Different animal agencies define the term differently. In too many cases, some shelters use “unadoptable” when they...
Kitten connections in high school
Part of RAPS’ important work in the community is educating young people about the joys and responsibilities of animal companions and safe human-animal interactions! We recently visited Richmond High...
Blossom
Every year, RAPS helps thousands of animals. Everything is possible because of your support. To understand the magnitude of the miracles you make possible, we want to share a story. Blossom was a...