For almost 30 years, the Regional Animal Protection Society has been helping animals and their people. For most of that period, we have operated the RAPS Cat Sanctuary, home to hundreds of cats who would have faced euthanasia in other jurisdictions.

Located in Richmond, BC, the RAPS Cat Sanctuary is the only one of its kind in Canada and among the largest in North America. The Sanctuary provides a safe, forever home to hundreds of feral, abandoned and surrendered cats, most of whom are unlikely to find a family home. The Sanctuary is at the heart of RAPS’ no-kill promise. Under our care, no animal is ever euthanized due to lack of space, treatable illness, physical defect, age, behavioural or socialization issues.

We are one of very few cat facilities that accommodate animals with leukemia and FIV. (Neither disease is transmissible to humans or other animal species.) We have separate areas for cats with special needs, so that they receive the care they require and so that other cats are not exposed to the conditions. In other jurisdictions, a positive diagnosis would mean euthanasia for many of these animals. At the RAPS Cat Sanctuary, they are enveloped in love and care for the rest of their lives.

Since the RAPS Animal Hospital opened, in 2018, we have been able to provide even more comprehensive, responsive and immediate care to residents of the RAPS Cat Sanctuary. But all of this care costs money.

The annual RAPS 50/50 draw is a fun, engaging way to help RAPS save and improve the lives of money. Someone is going to win half the pot of cash – and, even if it’s not you, you’ll know that you helped the animals! That makes all of us winners!

Thank you for your support. Please share this link with your friends and family to spread the word and raise even more funds!