There has been some confusion about recent changes at RAPS. From 2007 until January 31 of this year, RAPS operated the City of Richmond Animal Shelter as a contracted service provider. This was a...
Saving animals means working together: A testament to the difference a small group of people can make in the lives of animals.
A holiday reflection Saving animals means working together: A testament to the difference a small group of people can make in the lives of animals. Like every animal rescue organization, RAPS began...
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...
Three legs and a wagging tail
Euro’s story is the first of many happy endings thanks to the RAPS Animal Hospital. Now that the RAPS Animal Hospital is open, we’re looking forward to a lot of happy endings and good news...
Exciting news! RAPS becomes Regional Animal Protection Society
It’s official! British Columbia’s Registrar of Companies has approved a change of name for the Richmond Animal Protection Society to the Regional Animal Protection Society. The name...
Pet insurance can prevent terrible choices
The Richmond Animal Protection Society is a NO-KILL animal-serving agency. This means that, under RAPS’ care, no animal is ever euthanized due to lack of space, treatable illness, physical defect,...
Social enterprise a sustainable source of support
RAPS depends on the support of animal-loving people in our community. Our enormous growth over two decades is evidence of how many supporters we have and the confidence they have in our ability to...
NO-KILL policy is at our heart
RAPS is a NO-KILL animal-serving organization. At the core of our identity is the value that, under our care, no animal is ever euthanized due to lack of space, treatable illness, physical defect,...
Developments at the Shelter
News from the City Shelter Adoptions, on-site veterinarian and new structures among developments at the Shelter. Spring has sprung and, as expected with the new season, came our first litters of...
Spring kittens need your support
Spring means renewed life in so many ways. For RAPS, it means an influx of kittens born to feral, stray or abandoned mothers. RAPS is proud to be a NO-KILL animal-serving agency. That means we...