RAPS is all about the animals. But everything we do is possible only because of the people who deliver individualized care to the animals! What is your role at RAPS? I am the Sanctuary Assistant...
Let’s smash some myths about FIV
Cats with “feline AIDS” can live long, healthy, happy lives. Dave came to RAPS as a feral cat and tested positive for FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus, commonly called “feline AIDS”). In so many...
Meet the humans: Louise Parris!
RAPS is all about the animals! But everything we do is possible because of the amazing people who make possible everything we do! We’re introducing you to the fab folks of RAPS. This week: Meet...
Meet the photogs!
RAPS has been so incredibly fortunate over the years to have volunteer photographers who capture the essence of so many of our animals! At the RAPS Animal Hospital, for example, there are giant...
Dozens more cats arrive from Alberta
Partnering with other agencies allows us to save and improve even more lives! For the second time in the last three months, RAPS has made the epic day trip from Richmond to Vernon and back again to...
Wait … that’s not a kitten!
RAPS staff get a shock when they see what’s inside the trap they set to catch a feline family. For a quarter-century, RAPS has been humanely trapping feral cats. Every now and then – such as this...
RAPS Behind the Scenes: The Humans!
Meet Shena Novotny, RAPS Cat Sanctuary and Adoption & Education Centre Manager RAPS is all about the animals! But caring for them takes people! We are going to introduce you to more of the human...
Emergency surgery for Nanaimo cat
Working together, animal agencies can save more animals – like Coco! A near-tragedy has a happy ending – and a bonus lesson about how animal rescue organizations, working in partnership, can change...
Friends use crafty skills to help animals!
Inez Sham and three friends – Rin, Monique and Eclaire – launched an adorable fundraising project to support RAPS! They create collectable stickers with cartoonish cats and educate the public about...
Two weekends left to visit the cats!
The RAPS Cat Sanctuary residents, staff and volunteers have been thrilled to welcome visitors back on weekends for the past several months. Unfortunately, as the COVID rates in the region have...