08/26/2026
Update: Emerson 💚💙
Many of you became deeply invested in Emerson and his incredible story of resilience and strength.
Found in Prince George in January, completely blind, wet and cold, Emerson needed a way to get to RAPS Cat Sanctuary. Our community rallied, and after an amazing campaign, Emerson secured a ride to safety.
When he arrived, Emerson was absolutely terrified of humans. We don’t know what his background was, but we believe his blindness was a new experience for him, making an already frightening world even more confusing. He was feral, hissy, spitty and would bite or scratch anyone who came too close.
But slowly, something began to change.
Since arriving at the Sanctuary, Emerson has regained some of his sight. We don’t know how much, but he can now partially follow a Churu tube when it’s placed close to his face 😁. And he has learned that humans can bring something else, too: kindness, gentle words, patience… and of course, yummy tube treats. 🥰
Over the past eight months, Emerson has made incredible progress. He lives a quiet life in our front courtyard, spending much of his time tucked away in the Old Rabbit Area (ORA). But lately, he’s begun venturing farther into the front courtyard and exploring the world around him. He also has cat friends. 💙
And then there’s Lisa. ❤️
Emerson has formed a very special bond with our team member Lisa, who has patiently and lovingly earned his trust. He adores her and even gave her a kiss the other day. We have many "kitty comforter" volunteers and staff members who are slowly gaining Emerson's trust... but Emerson definitely has a soft spot for Lisa.
We expect Emerson's trust in humans will continue to grow, one tiny step at a time. And witnessing that transformation is one of the absolute joys of rescue.
Go, Emerson. We’re so proud of you. 💚💙
