RAPS is all about the animals. But everything we do is possible because of a team of amazing humans. This week, meet Sherrie Ayre, manager of the RAPS Animal Hospital! What does your job...
Good health makes Potato chipper!
Potato proves older animals can have great quality of life. Potato came to RAPS when her family surrendered her because they could not afford the medical care she required. Potato, who is about 12...
At-Home Euthanasia is Now an Option
RAPS Animal Hospital has been authorized to provide euthanasias at the pet’s home, ensuring families and their pet a comforting transition on their last journey together. Families facing the saddest...
Volunteer of the Month: Jasleen Randhawa
RAPS Volunteer of the Month is Jasleen Randhawa! Jasleen started her volunteer role at the RAPS Animal Hospital in June 2021. She is an invaluable asset and well-loved and appreciated by the...
Crisis in Vet Care—And Solutions
B.C. vet hospital beats staff shortages, high costs and inflation with a not-for-profit model. There is a crisis in veterinary care. A shortage of trained professionals, an increase in demand, and...
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...
Help Us Keep Our Promise to Rhoda
The RAPS Animal Hospital is appealing to the community to help save the life of Rhoda, a nine-year-old Chihuahua-mix. Rhoda has an extremely low heartbeat and requires a pacemaker to save...
Ways to Give
There are so many ways to help RAPS … many don’t cost you a cent! RAPS saves and improves the lives of thousands of animals every year. We are able to do this not because we have one or two giant...
What is “community-supported” veterinary care?
Part 1 in our “About the Hospital” series RAPS Animal Hospital Entrance – Photo: Radina Droumeva of Radina Photography The RAPS Animal Hospital opened in February with an exciting new...
Staff Adoption Stories 3: Penelope
Written by Alyson, Veterinary Assistant at RAPS Animal Hospital In 2016, I was an Animal Care Attendant at the RAPS City Shelter. Penelope came into the shelter after being swapped around...