Long-time cat rescuer and RAPS volunteer Stephanie, was searching for an escaped cat to no avail when she received a call from a friend that a cat had been found. To her surprise, the cat found was...
Does your employer encourage philanthropy?
Employee matching donations can double or triple your support for RAPS Many businesses today recognize that people are using their money to make the world better. That means creating social good is...
RAPS nominated Association of the Year by Richmond Chamber of Commerce
According to the Chamber’s website, the award, one of nine categories, “Honours an Association who is a not for profit organization, (including charities, community associations and societies);...
Vancity backs new RAPS Animal Hospital
The Regional Animal Protection Society – has made a big leap toward completion of the new RAPS Animal Hospital* by the end of the year, thanks to Vancity. “Vancity stepped up to partner with RAPS...
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...
Auto wrecker finds kitten surprise
On Tuesday, May 9, the RAPS City Shelter received a call for help from Rusty’s Towing on River Road. One of Rusty’s truck drivers was about to haul a vehicle to an auto wrecker, when he discovered a...
Message from the CEO
The Richmond Animal Protection Society has more than two decades of history and is a beloved community asset. The number of animal – and human – lives we have changed during these years is...
Happy Ending on Queue
By Julie Desgroseilliers Queue the kitten came to RAPS in late October after she was found wandering the warehouse at a recycling plant. Alone, cold and weak, Queue was fed and given a bath before...
Happy holidays to you and your family!
Because of your support this year, the Richmond Animal Protection Society is able to care for the animals of our community with the individual attention each and every being deserves. Your...
RAPS’ Secret Weapon: Kitty Comforters
By Marianne Moore We’re exceptionally proud of the many successes RAPS has had with cats who were considered unadoptable because of their nasty temperaments. These successes may be due to the...