Regional Animal Protection Society Steps Up for Families and Companion Animals in Need Services mostly uninterrupted Sanitization standards intensified Veterinary service with social distancing...
No Pets as Presents at Christmas
As the holidays approach, a reminder: Never purchase a pet for someone else – whether it’s a close relative or an even closer friend. By Nomi Berger With the approach of the holidays, everyone’s...
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...
Keep your pets safe and happy at Halloween
Halloween can be a spooky time for pets — and not in a good way. Halloween is when shelters deal with more lost pets than any other time of the year. The constant opening and closing of the front...
Is your pet sad?
Unfortunately, animals can’t communicate with us in our own language, but they do have ways to communicate well, as anyone with a pet knows. The symptoms of emotional upset often parallel those of...
Stay safe and happy this Thanksgiving
It’s almost Thanksgiving. This is a time when we humans tend to overindulge at the table a little bit. We may also be tempted to share the bounty with our animal companions, but there’s a few things...
It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week
Do you know animals can strengthen your mental and physical well-being? This is Mental Illness Awareness Week in Canada. There are a range of conditions and treatments around this health...
Huge thanks to Cowell Auto Group
Huge thanks to the team at the Cowell Auto Group, exceptional volunteers who have devoted (and continue to devote) hours every month to support the animals of RAPS! Three times every month, between...
Make a plan to be safe
Natural or other disasters can be catastrophic, but planning ahead reduces the likelihood of death or injury. Keeping your family safe and preparing for a natural or other disaster requires some...
Summer safety for pets
13 tips for staying happy during the dog days Summer is a time when we try new things and go new places. It’s a time of adventure – and it’s also a time of increased danger for animals. Recently, we...