We have four dogs who need fostering and/or foster-to-adopt situations immediately. As construction begins on the new City of Richmond Animal Shelter, the RAPS contract to operate the Shelter ends...
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...
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...
Thank YOU for being there
RAPS Cat SanctuaryRescued from likely death, Pops now tops! Six-year-old Pops was born with both back legs badly disabled, a victim of unethical breeding by an individual who was attempting to...
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...
It’s Animal Wellness Week!
It’s Animal Wellness Week! October 4 – 10 is a time to reflect on the health and well-being of our companion animals. There are a few things that are obvious – getting your pet to a vet at least...
Happy Labour Day!
A special message from Eyal Lichtmann, CEO and Executive Director of the Regional Animal Protection Society Labour Day is a time to celebrate workers and their contributions to the world. This year...
Getting lost may be the most traumatizing experience for a pet
July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month … Some advice to keep yours safe! For families, a missing pet is a frightening experience. For the pet, it may be the most traumatizing experience of their...
Barney recovers, gets awesome new life
Barney is a Maltese and Pomeranian mix, somewhere between 7 and 8 years old. Late last year, he was hit by a car, with severe injuries to his hind area. While being treated at the RAPS Animal...