Personalities change. Hissy, swatty cats can decide humans aren’t so bad after all. This black beauty made his way into a volunteer’s heart – and now sleeps in her bed with a whole new family of...
Welcome to our new ginger siblings!
Litter-mates Titan and Dixie came to us from Haida Gwaii, from one of the shelters we work with elsewhere in the province. The pair had been adopted and then abandoned when the owners moved. Because...
Update on Rescued Kittens and Cats – April 16, 2020
NUMBERS: Kittens just keep coming! At the beginning of April, RAPS rescued 50 felines – 20 kittens and 30 adult cats. The 20 kittens were in three litters, at least one of which was a “hybrid”...
Newsletter April 2020 v1
Dear friends of RAPS! It’s an unusual time, for sure! We hope that you and your loved ones are well and taking this time to reflect on what is most important in our lives. We want to take a...
Update on Rescued Cats and Kittens
On March 31 and the first days of April, the Regional Animal Protection Society rescued dozens of cats and kittens from a situation in Richmond. In all, 30 adult cats and 20 kittens have...
RAPS Saves Scores of Cats and Kittens in Large Rescue Operation
On March 31 and April 1, RAPS rescued 20 kittens and 27 adult cats, three of them pregnant, from a situation in Richmond in which a well-intentioned individual was feeding stray cats but the numbers...
All About Tail Wags
Curious about the meaning behind your kitty’s tail wag? According to many cat behaviorists, the manner in which your frolicsome feline wags her tail can have several different meanings. by Nomi...
Stomatitis in Cats
Whether you’re familiar or unfamiliar with this condition, simply put, feline stomatitis is a severe and painful inflammation of a cat’s mouth and gums. Affecting cats of any age and...
Cat of the Month – Ruff
Our Cat of the Month for October is a story of the sort of incredible achievements that can come with slow and steady determination! Ruff came to the RAPS Cat Sanctuary last January. He was feral,...
Why adopt a black cat?
It is a sad fact that black cats are less likely to find forever homes than cats of other colours. We’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover and everyone knows rationally that the colour of a...