A Fresh Start for Our Sanctuary Cats Something extraordinary has happened at RAPS Cat Sanctuary. Our beloved “double-wide” – a building that has quietly served thousands of cats for nearly two...
Is the Word “Unadoptable” Meaningless?
We usually say that the residents at the RAPS Cat Sanctuary are “unadoptable.” But what does that mean? Well, sometimes … it means nothing. Westin The cats who live at our Sanctuary often...
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...
Volunteer of the Month: Naomi Mayede
RAPS is all about the animals. But everything we do is possible because of people. We are so grateful for the volunteers who allow RAPS to deliver individualized care to thousands of animals...
Thanks Naturally Fresh!
Innovative cat litter company supports RAPS and other rescues. Naturally Fresh Cat Litter, first donated to RAPS in 2023–now, they’re back with even more litter! This past month, Naturally Fresh...
Meet the 2025 Sanctuary Interns
Every year, we are fortunate to have an outstanding team of young people join our staff as summer interns. We are grateful to the federal government’s Canada Summer Jobs program for making...
Volunteer of the Month: Justin Saint
Volunteers make possible everything we do! So many go above and beyond. But even among the stars of volunteer constellations, Justin Saint stands out as stellar! Meet Justin … What...
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...
Meet the Volunteer of the Month: Nadia Piatetsky
Everything RAPS does is possible only because of a small army of volunteers! This month, we recognize Nadia Piatetsky as our celebrated Volunteer of the Month! What...
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...