RAPS Cat Sanctuary

06/01/2026

05/31/2026

Rescued by our team yesterday: a young mama cat and her four kittens. 🐾

With this little family safe, we’ve now reached 60 kittens, moms, and colony cats rescued during this massive Spring rescue effort. Every life saved is worth celebrating, but there are still so many more waiting for help.

To continue this work, we urgently need:
• Foster volunteers
• Monetary donations to help cover medical care
• Donations of high-quality kitten food

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

Order kitten food from our Amazon Wish List:
https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/25ZHFXUP6I43X

Apply to be a foster volunteer:
https://rapsbc.com/departments/adoption-centre/foster/

* 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.

Thank you for helping us save lives. ❤️🙏

05/30/2026

How about a visit to cat paradise this weekend! 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 oodles 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 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 or 🔗 link in bio under Adopt A Pet:
https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter/280642-regional-animal-protection-society-richmond-british-columbia

We hope to see you this weekend!

📸 Sanctuary photos by Hilda Lam

05/30/2026

Hi. It's me. Marilyn.

Many of you have been asking to see Ken and The Broom™.

Well.

The evidence has finally been captured.

As you can see, Ken is exactly where Ken usually is.

Somewhere holding a broom.

Contributing to absolutely nothing.

Meanwhile Foster Mum is:
• trapping pregnant moms
• trapping nursing moms
• rescuing kittens
• cleaning cages
• serving dinner
• organizing supplies
• breaking up goblin riots

And Ken?

Ken has The Broom™

Nobody actually knows what The Broom™ does.

Not even Ken.

At this point I believe it's mostly an emotional support broom.

For Ken.

The funniest part is that nineteen tiny criminals somehow think he's important.

The SECOND Ken appears downstairs holding The Broom™...

Panic.

Absolute panic.

The same kittens who:
• cannonball into water bowls
• p**p in food dishes
• escape their enclosures
• scream directly into Foster Mum's face
• and routinely commit acts of domestic terrorism

suddenly act like they've seen a SWAT team.

One kitten disappeared under a blanket.

One vanished behind a crate.

One immediately assumed the crash position.

And the haunted-looking Langley kitten somehow looked EVEN MORE haunted.

Which I didn't think was possible.

Meanwhile Ken is just standing there.

Holding a broom.

Looking exactly as confused as you'd expect.

Honestly if confusion were an Olympic sport, Ken would be on the podium.

The current rescue operation can best be summarized as:

Foster Mum:

"I trapped three moms and twelve kittens."

Ken:

"I have the broom."

Foster Mum:

"The warehouse kittens p**ped on the wall again."

Ken:

"Still have the broom."

Foster Mum:

"Two kittens escaped."

Ken:

"Good news.
I found the broom."

I genuinely think if the house caught fire Ken would emerge from the smoke carrying The Broom™.

Not because it would help.

Just because that's where he was when the emergency started.

Personally, I remain unconvinced that Ken serves any actual purpose.

But the kittens seem deeply suspicious of him.

So perhaps he's accidentally useful.

Like a scarecrow.

Anyway, for everyone asking:

Yes, Ken and The Broom™ are real.

Yes, this is what they do all day.

And no, I still don't understand it.

Marilyn 👑

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

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!

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.

05/27/2026

🐈‍⬛ Sponsor Me Wednesday – Bentley!

Visitors are always amused by not-so-Little John, the biggest boy in the Back Courtyard. Bentley is probably his closest challenger in size, but a lot of Bentley is floof. He’s been with us since 2018, surrendered both for aggression and for “inappropriate urination.” Both are still in effect – there are a lot of other male cats to face the pee-challenge and also for Bentley to bug; he’s one of those guys who thinks it’s funny to play practical jokes. 

💚🩵 He’s actually calmed down somewhat over the years, but we still need to warn visitors to be wary around him; he looks for attention, they get a couple of pets in and then he turns to chomp. Mostly it’s playful, but any cat-bite is something to be avoided. 

💺His favourite hangout during visiting hours is on the shelf by the SingleWide deck; he is convinced that the people inside can’t wait to toss him treats, and he gets them from the outdoor visitors too - A total opportunist... 

🗓️ Become a Monthly RAPS Cat Sanctuary Sponsor for $25 per month to help us provide beautiful lives for our unadoptable cats who call the Sanctuary home for life. On Instagram click here 👉🏼 for link in bio.

Sign up to sponsor on Facebook click here:
https://catsanctuary.ca/cat-sponsorship/

🔗 Read more about here:
https://catsanctuary.ca/?s=Bentley

📝 Blog by Brigid Coult
📸 Photos by Melanie Draper, Phaedra Hardman, Karen Nicholson, Tanisha Vincent, Justin Saint

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/