WAYS TO GIVE & SUPPORT RAPS
EVERYONE CAN HELP SAVE AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ANIMALS
There are countless ways to help animals through RAPS — and every contribution matters. Whether you make a financial gift, sponsor a Sanctuary cat, volunteer your time, donate goods, leave a legacy gift or support one of our social enterprises, you help save and improve lives.
Throughout the year, RAPS responds to urgent animal needs while investing in long-term programs, facilities and initiatives that strengthen our ability to care for animals for generations to come.
Whatever way you choose to give, you become part of a community committed to animals — and the people who love them.
MAKE A DONATION
Your financial gift helps RAPS provide rescue, adoption, lifelong sanctuary, veterinary care and community support for animals in need.
Give in a Way That’s Meaningful to You
Give Regularly
Make a One-Time or Monthly Donation. Support lifesaving animal care where it is needed most.
Sponsor a Sanctuary Cat
Help provide food, medical care and a safe forever home for a cat unlikely to be adopted.
Celebrate Someone Special
Make a donation in honour or memory of someone and send a RAPS Tribute Card.
Planned and strategic giving – PLAN A GIFT FOR THE FUTURE
LEGACY GIVING
Create a lasting legacy for animals through your will or estate.
GIFT OF SECURITIES
Support RAPS through a gift of eligible stocks or securities.
MATCHING GIFTS
Find out whether your employer can increase the impact of your donation.
GIVE GOODS, SUPPLIES — OR YOUR TIME
In-Kind Donations
Give what you have. Donate goods, supplies, professional services or other resources that can directly support RAPS programs and animals in our care.
Donate to RAPS Thrift Stores
Give gently used clothing, household goods and other accepted items to our social enterprise thrift stores, where your donations help generate funding for RAPS programs.
Give Your Time
Your time and talents can make an extraordinary difference. RAPS volunteers support animals and programs throughout our organization.
SUPPORT RAPS IN OTHER WAYS
Choose RAPS Animal Hospital
When you choose our community-owned nonprofit veterinary hospital for your animal’s care, you help support the broader RAPS mission.
Visit the RAPS Cat Sanctuary
Experience the Sanctuary, meet some of its residents and support RAPS through your visit.
Shop RAPS Thrift Stores
Turn everyday shopping into support for animals.
SUPPORT RAPS
Purchase Veterinary Pet Food
Purchase veterinary pet food through the RAPS online store.
CORPORATE SUPPORT
Partner With RAPS
Businesses and organizations can support RAPS through sponsorships, financial contributions, in-kind gifts, employee engagement and other community partnerships.
Fundraise for RAPS
Fundraise for Animals
Turn a birthday, workplace activity, community event or personal challenge into an opportunity to help animals. RAPS provides resources to help supporters create their own fundraising activities.
Need Help Choosing How to Give?
Have questions about giving to RAPS or want to discuss a special gift? Our team would be happy to help you explore the option that is right for you.
This section outlines the many ways you can stand with RAPS and help animals in need. To explore giving opportunities, please call 604-242-1661 or email admin@rapsbc.com.