RAPS Cat Sanctuary

RAPS Cat Sanctuary The RAPS Cat Sanctuary was built in order to rescue and protect homeless cats and kittens It is now one of the largest cat sanctuaries in North America.

The RAPS Cat Sanctuary was built in order to rescue and protect homeless and abandoned cats and kittens. The Sanctuary provides a safe permanent home to hundreds of feral, abandoned and surrendered cats. Our tame and feral felines cohabitate peacefully and contentedly. BLOG: http://neko-raps.blogspot.ca/
WEBSITE: http://rapsbc.com/cat-sanctuary/

In this week’s blog post, volunteer Brigid Coult introduces you to Tofino. This pretty tuxedo has been a RAPS Cat Sanctu...
01/30/2025

In this week’s blog post, volunteer Brigid Coult introduces you to Tofino. This pretty tuxedo has been a RAPS Cat Sanctuary resident for nine months. She’s almost three years old and came to us after being rescued by a rescue ally from a Vancouver Island colony. She’s a feral girl and enjoys exploring the back courtyard and has some feline friends… but it’s a no-go for human interaction. Our staff and volunteers will be patient with Tofino and allow her to decide if she’d like to befriend humans at some point, as some of our ferals eventually do, or remain a no bi-ped, hands-off kinda kitty.

Read the blog in full here:
https://catsanctuary.ca/cats/tofino/

Blog post by Brigid Coult
Photos by Karen Nicholson

Sponsor Me Wednesday - Amelia Amelia came to us with her sister Willow about 12 years ago – both feral farm-cats who wan...
01/29/2025

Sponsor Me Wednesday - Amelia

Amelia came to us with her sister Willow about 12 years ago – both feral farm-cats who wanted nothing to do with us. Amelia was named Amelia Earhart for her “airplane ears” whenever humans were around – in fact, she disliked us so much that she managed to escape into the adjacent feral cats pen where she had less contact with people. Willow has become a general favourite, but it’s not been till the last year or so that Amelia has allowed us to give her much attention.

It began with a cage-stay to medicate and monitor her for a bad cold, in the course of which she decided that perhaps we weren’t so bad after all. On her return to pen 4, the magic remained. Most of the pen 4 cats stay hidden, but now probably-not-feral Ranger has been joined by Amelia as the welcoming committee, and she looks to us for petting and treats. She’s a pretty old lady now, though, and her age may be a factor in her changed behaviour.

Become a monthly RAPS Cat Sanctuary Sponsor!
https://catsanctuary.ca/cat-sponsorship/

Monthly sponsors help us help more vulnerable cats in need and say “yes!” to new intakes. Our Sanctuary is funded by private donations and through revenue from the RAPS Thrift Stores. Please consider helping our Sanctuary cats through a monthly sponsor or by making an online donation today. If you would like to sponsor a RAPS Sanctuary cat ($25 per month), talk to a team member or sponsor online.

Read more about Amelia here:
https://catsanctuary.ca/cats/amelia-earheart/
https://catsanctuary.ca/cats/caging-cats/

Photos by Lisa Brill Friesen and Brigid Coult

 ! Here's what's happening...RAPS Cat Sanctuary OPEN TODAY!1 - 4 PM3380 No 6 Rd, RichmondSANCTUARY VISITOR INFO & TICKET...
01/26/2025

! Here's what's happening...

RAPS Cat Sanctuary
OPEN TODAY!
1 - 4 PM
3380 No 6 Rd, Richmond

SANCTUARY VISITOR INFO & TICKETS:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/visit-the-raps-cat-sanctuary-tickets-161146113363

RAPS ADOPTION CENTRE
Closed today
The Adoption Centre will be open on Feb 1 & 2 with regular visiting hours resuming from 1 - 4 PM on weekends.

See our adoptables' profiles on petfinder.com under Regional Animal Protection Society.

ADOPTION APPLICATION:
https://www.rapsbc.com/cat-adoption/

RAPS MEGA CAR AND 50/50 LOTTERY!
Draw date: Friday, April 4
Get your tickets here:
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/raps-bc?fbclid=PAY2xjawHg-hNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpiTckkjQOJ7EyjwEESTEuzwmEovQquITjr0i0Ns6CbINzPQJ

Happy  ! Here's what's happening this weekend...RAPS CAT SANCTUARY - OPEN!!WINTER HOURS IN EFFECTOpen Sundays1 - 4 PM338...
01/25/2025

Happy ! Here's what's happening this weekend...

RAPS CAT SANCTUARY - OPEN!!
WINTER HOURS IN EFFECT
Open Sundays
1 - 4 PM
3380 No 6 Rd, Richmond

SANCTUARY VISITOR INFO & TICKETS:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/visit-the-raps-cat-sanctuary-tickets-161146113363

RAPS ADOPTION CENTRE - CLOSED THIS WEEKEND.
We've had so many wonderful adoptions of late, we have no adoptables at the centre! We have kittens in foster home care currently who are too young yet for adoption or receiving socialization to become their best selves, so stay tuned for "ready for adoption" announcements in the next few weeks. The Adoption Centre will be open on Feb 1 & 2 with regular visiting hours resuming from 1 - 4 PM on weekends.

ADOPTION APPLICATION:
https://www.rapsbc.com/cat-adoption/

See adoptable profiles on petfinder.com under Regional Animal Protection Society.

RAPS MEGA CAR AND 50/50 LOTTERY!
Draw date: Friday, April 4
Get your tickets here:
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/raps-bc?fbclid=PAY2xjawICFX9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABppmRuoujw5kh5_AfDq_R9HfNdlgqjKK4sCem-DPRkvZPAeSU_fTxYOqXFA_aem_MRdwdNnNOAGfN9CyUJkrsQ

Meet adoptable Chatter & Twister!This beautiful pair of bonded brothers was recently trapped by our team in a rescue eff...
01/25/2025

Meet adoptable Chatter & Twister!

This beautiful pair of bonded brothers was recently trapped by our team in a rescue effort that brought an entire family of young adults to safety in our care. Chatter and Twister have undergone an incredible transformation in the short time they've been with us.

Once terrified and completely shut down, they’ve blossomed into loving, affectionate companions who have melted the hearts of everyone who meets them. In just over a month, their fear has given way to trust and it's now safe to say they're both total attention-seekers. They will knock you over with their endless love headbutts and purrs and they're guaranteed to make more biscuits that their forever family will know what to do with!

Chatter and Twister have striking long coats in black and white, but they’re easy to tell apart: Chatter has a fully white chin, while Twister sports an adorable little white dot under his nose. These handsome boys are approximately three years old and are a perfect mix of playful and gentle. They get along wonderfully with other cats and we believe they would do great in a home with respectful kids too.

Chatter and Twister’s bond is truly special—they’re inseparable. Whether they’re playing, making biscuits together, or curling up for a nap, they are each other’s greatest comfort and joy. Watching them grow from fearful to fearless has been a privilege and now they’re ready to find their forever home together.

These boys are only available as a pair—we couldn’t bear to separate them, and we know their future family will fall in love with their unique connection. If you’re looking to double the love, laughs, and purrs in your life, Chatter and Twister could be the perfect fit!

Complete an adoption application for these boys here:
https://www.rapsbc.com/cat-adoption/

We are normally open for visitors on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 PM to 4 PM at the RAPS Adoption & Education Centre (3380 No 6 Rd, Richmond, BC V6V 1P5) - but we are CLOSED this weekend (expecting to open again Feb 1 & 2)
The RAPS Cat Sanctuary is OPEN to visitors on Sunday, 1 - 4 .

If you have any questions, feel free to call us at (604) 275-2036 or email [email protected].

Please note: Only strong applicants will be contacted and Petfinder inquiries do not count as applications. Meet & greets scheduled for strong applicants.

Adoption update for Grayson!You may remember gorgeous 4 year old Grayson who was trapped by our team in Spring last year...
01/24/2025

Adoption update for Grayson!

You may remember gorgeous 4 year old Grayson who was trapped by our team in Spring last year. He had a horrific eye injury that required it’s removal by our veterinarians at RAPS Animal Hospital. Once recovered and feeling so much better as a one-eyed, most handsome boy with a BIG personality, he was adopted by a long-time supporter and former RAPS volunteer, Bonnie.

He's been with Bonnie and her menagerie of rescue animals for about 10 months now. Although Bonnie says Grayson is still a work in progress, he is a loveable sweetheart who is a beautiful addition to her family of rescues, although he does get along better with some of the kitties and canines than others. He has also “calmed down,” since moving in with Bonnie and the furry fam.

Grayson loves to give his human mama sweet kisses on her lips, although he is not a fan of being picked up. He has found his match in energy and s***k with Maisie the dog and they often race under the bed and stealthily around corners in the home, playing a high speed game of chase. They truly love one another. There has had to be some separation with the cats in the home and while RAPS-adopted Olivia and Nelson can agree to disagree with Grayson, they now tolerate his presence although there’s no love lost between them. Tiny Jellybeans, however, is not Greyson’s biggest fan and manages to steer clear of him.

Although he’s definitely been work, Bonnie says without a doubt that hers is his forever home and she will continue to work on his relationships with his three kitty siblings.

Thank you, Bonnie, for providing Grayson and all of your rescues the most beautiful lives they could ever have.

Sponsor Me – Mozart!Mozart is known as one of our most beautiful cats. He came to us as one of a group we called The Tee...
01/23/2025

Sponsor Me – Mozart!

Mozart is known as one of our most beautiful cats. He came to us as one of a group we called The Teens; just old enough not to be easily socialized, and they held to their wary ways for some time. A couple of them became comfortable enough to be adopted, but Mozart was one of the ones who was none too sure about human contact.

In the five years since he arrived, he has learned to tolerate humans and touch, though he doesn’t seek us out; he prefers the company of other cats and is something of a magnet to them, often found sharing his bed with a member of his fan-club. On visiting days, he tends to hold himself aloof, though his striking looks always draw the eye – he will show up for awhile and then go and tuck himself into a corner until all the visitors have gone.

Become a monthly RAPS Cat Sanctuary Sponsor!
https://catsanctuary.ca/cat-sponsorship/

Monthly sponsors help us help more vulnerable cats in need and say “yes!” to new intakes. Our Sanctuary is funded by private donations and through revenue from the RAPS Thrift Stores. Please consider helping our Sanctuary cats through a monthly sponsor or by making an online donation today. If you would like to sponsor a RAPS Sanctuary cat ($25 per month), talk to a team member or sponsor online.

Read more about Mozart here:
https://catsanctuary.ca/cats/relocating-the-teens/
https://catsanctuary.ca/cats/teens-all-grown-up/

Blog posts by Brigid Coult
Photos by Karen Nicholson and Carol Porteus

Feel like a winner?You could win a 2025 Nissan Kicks (or awesome subsidiary prizes) courtesy of our unparalleled corpora...
01/22/2025

Feel like a winner?

You could win a 2025 Nissan Kicks (or awesome subsidiary prizes) courtesy of our unparalleled corporate ally, Applewood Auto Group!

https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/raps-bc

We’ve got two massive chances to win! We’re doubling down! Running concurrently with this astounding contest is our annual RAPS 50/50 Contest.

https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/raps-bc

Good luck and thank you for your continued support!!

Prize Raffle License #155340. 50/50 Raffle License #155343. Terms & Conditions apply. See website for details. BC residents 19+. Know Your Limit. Play Within It.

Trooper has gone home on a trial adoption!! This beloved four year old boy was rescued by our friends at Mozart Sympawth...
01/21/2025

Trooper has gone home on a trial adoption!! This beloved four year old boy was rescued by our friends at Mozart Sympawthy Animal Sanctuary and arrived at the RAPS Cat Sanctuary in June last year. Trooper, a miracle cat indeed, survived a brutal Saskatchewan winter with a steel trap on his front leg. His leg was amputated and we learned he is FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) positive. He was rescued as a feral but transformed into a loving, affection-seeking sweetheart.

We wish he and his new family so much love and happiness ❤️

Sneezy & Sleepy are available for adoption ❤️Unfortunately, their pending adoption fell through (it happens, rarely), so...
01/21/2025

Sneezy & Sleepy are available for adoption ❤️

Unfortunately, their pending adoption fell through (it happens, rarely), so they are seeking their forever people once again. They're 13 weeks old and full of kitten love and exuberance! Sneezy is male and Sleepy is female. These sweeties are in home foster care now.

Complete an adoption application here:
https://www.rapsbc.com/cat-adoption/

Strong applicants will be contacted to schedule a meet and greet.

Photo by Lisa Brill Friesen

01/19/2025
Happy  ! Here's what's happening this weekend...RAPS CAT SANCTUARY WINTER HOURS IN EFFECTOpen Sundays only1 - 4 PM3380 N...
01/18/2025

Happy ! Here's what's happening this weekend...

RAPS CAT SANCTUARY
WINTER HOURS IN EFFECT
Open Sundays only
1 - 4 PM
3380 No 6 Rd, Richmond

SANCTUARY VISITOR INFO & TICKETS:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/visit-the-raps-cat-sanctuary-tickets-161146113363

RAPS ADOPTION CENTRE - CLOSED THIS WEEKEND!!!
We've had so many wonderful adoptions of late, we have no adoptables at the centre! We have kittens in foster home care currently who are too young yet for adoption or receiving socialization to become their best selves, so stay tuned for "ready for adoption" announcements in the next few weeks.

ADOPTION APPLICATION:
https://www.rapsbc.com/cat-adoption/

See adoptable profiles on petfinder.com under Regional Animal Protection Society.

📸 Photos by Sarah Faith Photography
https://unscriptedphotographers.com/sarahfaithphotography/

In this week’s blog post, volunteer Brigid Coult introduces you to beautiful mama Moon and her darling offspring. These ...
01/16/2025

In this week’s blog post, volunteer Brigid Coult introduces you to beautiful mama Moon and her darling offspring. These sweeties were transferred to the RAPS Cat Sanctuary from a small rescue in Manitoba – What’s One More Community Rescue. They had rescued mama Moon and her four youngsters from the freezing outdoors only to learn they are all FeLV (feline leukemia) positive. The reality is, in many jurisdictions, cats with leukemia are often euthanized. Thankfully, we have special facilities for FeLV cats at the sanctuary and this lovely family is thriving comfortably in their new home.

Read more about them here in the full blog:
https://catsanctuary.ca/blog/heavenly-newcomers/

Lead photo by Karen Nicholson

Blog by Brigid Coult
Photos by Karen Nicholson & Brigid Coult

Sponsor Me Wednesday – BugleBugle came to us this past year as one of a group of four little ferals from a rescue on Van...
01/15/2025

Sponsor Me Wednesday – Bugle

Bugle came to us this past year as one of a group of four little ferals from a rescue on Vancouver Island, who began their new RAPS lives in the Doublewide. One of the four has remained an indoor cat; two others quickly made their way outside but have mastered the door enough that they will make return visits; little Bugle remained in the Doublewide for awhile, but then relocated to the Newcomers area and has largely remained there.

She is seriously food-motivated and literally sings for her supper; if chicken tidbits are on offer, Bugle has a high-pitched, prolonged cry that says “I’m SO hungry!” She is not really tame to the point of being petted, but she takes food gently from fingers without smacking or snapping, so there is hope of coaxing her to be touched – however, her preference for the Newcomers Deck and the courtyard means that she will not get as much human contact as her indoor sister.

Become a monthly RAPS Cat Sanctuary Sponsor!
https://catsanctuary.ca/cat-sponsorship/

Monthly sponsors help us help more vulnerable cats in need and say “yes!” to new intakes. Our Sanctuary is funded by private donations and through revenue from the RAPS Thrift Stores. Please consider helping our Sanctuary cats through a monthly sponsor or by making an online donation today. If you would like to sponsor a RAPS Sanctuary cat ($25 per month), talk to a team member or sponsor online.

Read more about Bugle here:
https://catsanctuary.ca/cats/four-little-ferals/
https://catsanctuary.ca/blog/doublewide-divas-act-2/

Blog posts by Brigid Coult
Photos by Karen Nicholson

MAJOR RENOS AT SANCTUARYThanks to the incredible generosity of a donor, electrical upgrades to the infrastructure at the...
01/14/2025

MAJOR RENOS AT SANCTUARY

Thanks to the incredible generosity of a donor, electrical upgrades to the infrastructure at the RAPS Cat Sanctuary are underway and will be completed within the next few weeks. This is a significant milestone!

Some of these upgrades won’t be visible to visitors – but they are going to make a massive improvement in the lives of the animals.

Find out more about this exciting project and how you can help us complete the final steps!

https://catsanctuary.ca/cats/power-to-the-kitties/

01/13/2025

Skybridge colony rescue update. We recently rescued a colony of six adult cats! One of the cats, who we’ve named Kirby, tested positive for FeLV, feline leukemia, but is healthy and will remain so with routine care and preventative wellness.

The gang is pretty shy, but we are hopeful they will come around to human company and find forever families. The boys have been neutered and the females show no signs of pregnancy, so they will all be assessed in the coming days to determine when they may be ready for the next phase of their lives!

Everything we do is possible because of animal allies like you. If you want to support our work in rescuing animals like these ones, please donate today.

🔗 Click here ▶️ to support our work:https://catsanctuary.ca/donate-2/

Other ways to help!
- Volunteer
- Sponsor a RAPS Cat Sanctuary cat
- Shop at / donate to RAPS Thrift Stores
- Become a client at RAPS Animal Hospital
- Purchase a ticket to win a Nissan Kicks / 50-50 draw (thanks to Nissan Applewood!)
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/raps-bc?fbclid=PAY2xjawHg-hNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpiTckkjQOJ7EyjwEESTEuzwmEovQquITjr0i0Ns6CbINzPQJ-K4Xva2yoQ_aem_TBl0n_XGtaWcpbpTTbbhoQ

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3380 No 6 Road
Richmond, BC
V6V1P5

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The RAPS Cat Sanctuary started 25 years ago and was built in order to rescue and protect homeless and abandoned cats and kittens in our community. We have now become one of the largest cat sanctuaries in North America. The Sanctuary provides a safe, permanent forever home for hundreds of feral, abandoned and surrendered cats who are unlikely to find a family home. Our tame and feral felines co-habitate peacefully and contentedly. BLOG: http://neko-raps.blogspot.ca/ WEBSITE: http://catsanctuary.ca/