Regional Animal Protection Society

Regional Animal Protection Society RAPS operates the RAPS Cat Sanctuary, an adoption centre, a fostering network and three social enterprise Thrift Stores.
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The Regional Animal Protection Society runs the largest cat sanctuary in North America, an adoption centre, a full-service animal hospital, two thrift stores and hopes to open a dog sanctuary in the near future. The Regional Animal Protection Society runs the largest cat sanctuary in North America, an adoption centre, a full-service animal hospital, two thrift stores and hopes to open a dog sanctu

ary in the near future.

​In addition to caring for your furry family members, the ​RAPS Animal Hospital exists to provide medical services for the animals in the care of the Regional Animal Protection Society.

🐈‍⬛ Meet the “D” Litter Teens! 🐈‍⬛We are now accepting adoption applications for these adorable 6-month-old kittens who ...
06/02/2026

🐈‍⬛ Meet the “D” Litter Teens! 🐈‍⬛

We are now accepting adoption applications for these adorable 6-month-old kittens who joined us from Foster Kritters in Duncan. ❤️

These sweeties are about as purrfect as purrfect can be:

✨ Debra and Dolly are the most outgoing of the group.
✨ Doris is close behind and loves attention.
✨ Dodd, the only boy, is a little quieter and still deciding whether humans are friends or foes. With a gentle approach and a few whispered words of love, he happily leans in for cheek scritches. He is an incredibly gentle and sweet boy.

👁️ All four have stunning golden-green eyes and are sure to make wonderful feline companions for their lucky adopters.

🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛ Our adoption policy is to place kittens in pairs whenever possible, as they benefit greatly from having a feline companion. We do consider single-kitten adoptions for homes that already have a compatible cat or kitten.

📍 Meet our adoptable cats during visiting hours at the RAPS Adoption Centre:
Saturdays & Sundays | 12 PM – 4 PM

📋 We encourage interested adopters to submit an adoption application first. Our team reviews all applications, completes reference checks, and contacts applicants who appear to be a great match.

https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter/280642-regional-animal-protection-society-richmond-british-columbia

Visit Adopt A Pet to view bios and complete an application. You can also find the link in our Instagram bio.

Could one or two of these beautiful kittens be your newest family member? ❤️

‼️Now accepting adoption applications‼️🐈‍⬛ Meet Willow, a 2-year-old Burmese kitty who was surrendered by her former peo...
06/01/2026

‼️Now accepting adoption applications‼️

🐈‍⬛ Meet Willow, a 2-year-old Burmese kitty who was surrendered by her former people recently.

👑 This tiny, wide-eyed wonder is a Diva with a capital D. In the short while she has been with us, she has won all of our hearts with her curious, active & loud adventurous spirit. This girl can talk! If you are looking for a quiet, mellow companion cat, keep looking because Willow is not it.

🎶 Super chatty, and did we mention loud, Willow is a very active girl who has been exploring the adoption centre from top to bottom. She's made her way through our food storage shelves, linens, over and under cabinets and cage banks.

😬 Full disclosure: her former family surrendered her for biting their child. We have not experienced this side of Miss Willow but again, she's been in our care only a short while. We've held her with no problems and when she slows down for a quick minute, she enjoys human affection.

🐦 Willow is truly non-stop entertainment and is not a fan of the other kittens and cats in our care. She will thrive as a solo cat in her kingdom with a wide range of cat trees, different surface levels to climb and a large window from which to watch the birds.

📝 We encourage you to complete an Adoption Application first to get the ball rolling. Our staff reviews adoption applications with reference checks and contacts those who sound like they will be a great fit. Approved applicants can be scheduled in for a meet & greet outside of our weekend visiting hours.

🔗 See link in bio on Instagram for Adopt A Pet or click here on Facebook: https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter/280642-regional-animal-protection-society-richmond-british-columbia

Meet Willow on Saturdays and Sundays at the RAPS Adoption Centre from 12 - 4 PM.

🌞 Looking to add a a new family member or two? The RAPS Adoption Centre is open from 12 - 4 PM on Saturdays & Sundays an...
05/30/2026

🌞 Looking to add a a new family member or two? The RAPS Adoption Centre is open from 12 - 4 PM on Saturdays & Sundays and is on the same property as the RAPS Cat Sanctuary. Potential adopters don't need a ticket... just drop in!

We've just had a whole bunch of kittens become adoption-ready (and Apple bunny is still looking for a home)!

Please note kittens are super popular - we often receive many applications for each. We recommend completing an adoption application in advance to get the ball rolling if there is a particular pair or single that we have shared as adoptable. We adopt kittens in pairs!! We also consider single kittens to homes that already have a compatible kitten or cat. We do not adopt kittens to be the only cat in the household 🐰🐱

🖋 See our adoptables' profiles and apply through Adopt A Pet:
https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter/280642-regional-animal-protection-society-richmond-british-columbia

We also have a cat paradise! Are you coming to visit the 400+ cats who call the RAPS Cat sanctuary home? 🏡Cat lovers 6 years and older are welcome to come spend the afternoon with hundreds of kitties. 🐈🐈‍⬛

The RAPS Cat Sanctuary is OPEN on Saturdays & Sundays!
1 - 4 PM
3380 No 6 Rd, Richmond

RAPS Cat Sanctuary Visitor Info & Tix:
https://catsanctuary.ca/visiting-hours/

🔗 On IG click here 👉🏼 or for links in bio to ticket & reservations info & a link to our Adopt A Pet profiles.

We hope to see you this weekend!

‼️Attention‼️ We are now accepting adoption applications for mama Majesty's gorgeous litter of six! They are 8-weeks-old...
05/29/2026

‼️Attention‼️ We are now accepting adoption applications for mama Majesty's gorgeous litter of six! They are 8-weeks-old and ready to live their best lives in their forever homes.

🐈‍⬛ The kids include:
💚 Sticky, f
🩵 Leo, m
💚 Pepper, m
🩵 Tank, m
💚 Athena, f
🩵 Panda, m

📢 These littles are currently in foster care with one of our awesome volunteers but will be available for potential adopters to meet at the RAPS Adoption Centre on Saturday & Sunday from 12 - 4 PM. 3380 No 6 Road.

🐱 You don't need an appointment and can drop in, but our space is on the smaller side and kittens are popular so there may be a wait to get in to meet these little sweeties.

📝 As kittens are super popular, we suggest completing an adoption application to get the ball rolling. We adopt kittens in pairs and consider adoption of single kittens into homes that already have a well-matched kitten or cat who is looking for a friend. Meet & greets outside of our regular visiting hours may be scheduled for approved applicants.

🔗 You'll find their full bios written by their foster mum here as well as a link to our adoption application:
https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter/280642-regional-animal-protection-society-richmond-british-columbia

🚨 BIG NEWS, THRIFT LOVERS! 🚨Our THREE Thrift Stores have new hours and are open 7 days a week! That means even MORE time...
05/29/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS, THRIFT LOVERS! 🚨

Our THREE Thrift Stores have new hours and are open 7 days a week!

That means even MORE time to hunt for hidden treasures, score amazing deals, and shop with purpose.

Mama Karen's Korner
📍 Address: 8160 Cook RD, Richmond BC
🕒 Hours: 11 am to 6 pm | Monday to Sunday

RAPS Thrift Stores
📍 9040 Francis RD, Richmond BC
🕒 11 am to 5 pm | Monday to Sunday

RAPS Thrift Stores
📍 8260 Granville Ave, Richmond
🕒 11 am to 5 pm | Monday to Sunday

Every purchase helps support animal-saving initiatives, so when you shop with us, you’re making a difference for animals in need. ❤️🐾

Come thrift, save, and feel good doing it because it’s FEEL-GOOD SHOPPING!

Tag your thrift-loving bestie and plan your next treasure hunt with us!

In this week’s blog post, volunteer Brigid Coult introduces The Winter King. This beautiful boy is 8-years-old and has b...
05/29/2026

In this week’s blog post, volunteer Brigid Coult introduces The Winter King. This beautiful boy is 8-years-old and has been a cat sanctuary resident for one year.

“There is something very special about befriending a scared, wary cat. This handsome boy came to the Sanctuary from the Shuswap region, and for the initial few months with us, was only seen occasionally, generally turning to run. He's now come to the conclusion that we mean him no harm and is starting to be ready to accept petting and attention - not only from volunteers, but also from visitors. However, he still feels safest under the patio furniture, where he's not so accessible.

Meet The Winter King....

Read the blog in full here:
https://catsanctuary.ca/cats/the-winter-king/

Blog by Brigid Coult
Photos by Brigid Coult & Karen Nicholson

05/28/2026

Progress update on our massive Spring Kitten & Mama Rescue efforts.

Our team was at a feral cat site they know well when they thought they heard the faintest muffled mews. After lifting a tarp, they discovered four tiny, day-old kittens hidden underneath.

Please consider supporting our life-saving work.
Donate here:
https://give-can.keela.co/feralspring2026

We are always extremely careful not to separate babies from their mother, but the kittens’ condition was concerning — they were dirty, cold and clearly not being cared for. Based on their poor state, our team feared that either their mama had abandoned them or something may have happened to her.

The kittens are now safe in care with our incredible bottle-feeding foster expert, Kati. We are also deeply grateful to the generous donor who provided a neonatal incubator, which is helping keep these fragile little ones warm and safe between around-the-clock feeds.

Our team is still actively searching for mama in hopes of reuniting her with her babies.

Last night, another female cat from the same rescue site, estimated to be about 9-months-old, went into surprise labour at our Adoption centre. Alexandra birthed four premature kittens; one was stillborn and two died within minutes of birth. One baby survived and is now in foster care with her mama.

Our rescue team's work may very well see over one hundred new intakes of vulnerable babies, their mamas, pregnant mamas and other cats surviving outdoors.

As this rescue continues, we’re providing:

● Emergency veterinary care
● Medications and diagnostics
● Foster supplies and support
● Ongoing treatment for infections and injuries

These situations escalate quickly — and so do the costs.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Donate here:
https://give-can.keela.co/feralspring2026

** If you’re having trouble accessing our donation page through Facebook / Instagram and see a blank page instead, tap the three dots in the upper-right corner of Facebook and select “Open in External Browser.” That should bring you directly to the donation page.

We're accepting adoption applications for the "Office Supplies" Litter! They're 9-weeks-old and loads of rambunctious ki...
05/24/2026

We're accepting adoption applications for the "Office Supplies" Litter! They're 9-weeks-old and loads of rambunctious kitten fun. We adopt in pairs and consider singles to homes that already have a compatible cat or kitten. Meet the five kittens at the Adoption Centre today- open 12 - 4 PM. 3380 No 6 Road, Richmond, BC.

🔗 Complete an adoption application in link in bio or click here: https://rapsbc.com/departments/adoption-centre/adopt/cat-adoption-application/

🌞 Happy weekend! Are you coming to visit the 400+ cats at the sanctuary!?Cat lovers 6 years and older are welcome to com...
05/23/2026

🌞 Happy weekend! Are you coming to visit the 400+ cats at the sanctuary!?Cat lovers 6 years and older are welcome to come spend the afternoon with hundreds of kitties. 🐈🐈‍⬛

The RAPS Cat Sanctuary is OPEN on Saturdays & Sundays!
1 - 4 PM
3380 No 6 Rd, Richmond

RAPS Cat Sanctuary Visitor Info & Tix:
https://catsanctuary.ca/visiting-hours/
🔗 On IG click here 👉🏼 or for links in bio to ticket & reservations info & a link to our Adopt A Pet profiles.

Looking to add a a new family member or two? The RAPS Adoption Centre is also open from 12 - 4 PM on Saturdays & Sundays and is on the same property as the Sanctuary. Potential adopters don't need a ticket... just drop in! We have some real sweet pairs waiting for their forever people plus Apple bunny, lover of cats, who has been waiting far too long for her perfect home 🐰🐱

See our adoptables' profiles here:
https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter/280642-regional-animal-protection-society-richmond-british-columbia

We hope to see you this weekend!

🐈‍⬛ In this week’s blog post, volunteer Brigid Coult introduces Kicks, a beautiful, friendly tabby boy with three legs w...
05/22/2026

🐈‍⬛ In this week’s blog post, volunteer Brigid Coult introduces Kicks, a beautiful, friendly tabby boy with three legs who joined us at the RAPS Cat Sanctuary in February of this year.

🩵💚 “Each of the Sanctuary cats has come to us because they appeared to have no other options - and many of them blossom in our care, because we let them set their own pace. Kicks has come to us from Manitoba with two strikes against him: he is FIV+ and he's only got three legs. But this sweet boy has settled and made friends, and neither the missing leg nor the latent retrovirus need hold him back from finding a home if the right person comes along.”

🔗 Read more about Kicks in the full blog – click here:
https://catsanctuary.ca/cats/tri-pawd-alert/

📝 Blog by Brigid Coult
📸 Photos by Brit Burant, Brigid Coult, Karen Nicholson

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13340 Smallwood Place
Richmond, BC
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