Pansie in the snow

Hello, I wanted to send a picture of our “pansie” (Pandora), she is doing great and loves the snow! Hope all is well there ! Merry Christmas ! ~Deena

Kelly Runs the Place Now!

Hello Everyone at the RAPS Shelter,

This is Kelly (the Cat) checking in. I wanted to thank you for taking care of me for so many months.

I thought I would let you know how I'm doing. I think I like living at my foster home. They have lots of fun toys to play with. I really like chasing the balls with bells or catnip. Chasing the mouse on the long string is pretty good fun, too.

My coat was not feeling so great, but my Mum and Dad have worked on it. I dig the furminator. I'm not as thrilled with the scissors, but they were a necessary evil. How's that for progress?

My favourite spot, so far, is the top of the cat tree. I've enclosed some of my most recent photos.

I run and play everywhere in the house. Mum and Dad have already accepted that, as the princess, I run the place.

Thanks for everything. Meow

Kelly the Cat (Martha and David)

Fostering Nanaimo

Bonjour Carol and staff!

Just a short note to let you know Nanaimo and Jenna have adjusted amazingly well (see enclosed pics) to their new foster home.They are eating well and are not shy about their new environment at all.It's as if they have lived here forever! ~ Sophie

Darby Adapting Well

Hello RAPS, I thought I would send a Darby update seeing as how she was with you for so long. I am very happy with how she is adapting to life outside of a cage. The first night she jumped up on the bed and slept with me purring most of the night. She started eating the next day and using her litter box. She is still a little skittish when I make a sudden move but that is getting better. She comes to me now looking for attention for which she is starved. I am most hopeful she will be a wonderful fit into my life. Jumping is not her strong suit yet and gets quite comical. She needs to rebuild her muscle and get some of her stomach off.


Thanks to all of you for what you do for the animals.

Heather & Darby

Sweet-Pea Pleased

It has now been 14 months Since 'Beans' (now named Sweet-Pea) left the Raps Shelter to be a VERY important Family member in The Partridge Family! She has been such a wonderful friend and playmate for her best buddy, Moosie-Pie! Recently, Moosie-Pie (Age 16) became quite ill with a virus and had to see The Vet for medication and blood work. I am pleased to say he is fine now. I think one of the things that 'kept Moosie going' was having Sweet-Pea by his side! She just wouldn't leave him and was constantly grooming him and comforting him throughout his illness. What a SPECIAL little Girl! I can honestly say, one of the best decisions I have ever made was coming to the RAPS shelter, meeting (Beans at the time) Sweet-Pea, coming over after work to brush her fur and to play with her and ultimately taking her home as a member of The Family! Here's wishing you all a Happy Halloween and you will be getting a Christmas Card form Sweet-Pea in the near future!

All The Best,
Gordy, Moosie-Pie and Sweet-Pea.

Princess and Max and the whole family!

Hello to everyone at RAPS, Hope all is going well there!

I just wanted to tell you about our "Princess" (five year old shih tzu)
One year ago today, I saw Princess on your website and thought she would
be a great addition to our family and company for our dog Max (six year
old shih tzu). I went in on December 3, 2008 and adopted her. The first
month or two was a bit rocky as she was very aggressive and a biter. She
was fearful of everyone! One year later we could not be more thrilled
with her. Her and Max get along so well and are great company for each
other. Princess has lost about 95% of her aggressiveness. She is fine
with anyone coming to our house and we just ask new people not to pet
her. If they don't pet her she is fine. She has such a wonderful
personality and she was lucky that we found her, but we were beyond
lucky to have found her.

Thanks for everything you do!

Lori

RAPS Nov. 20th Pub Night Pictures!

Check out the pictures from the RAPS Nov. 20th pub night here.