The Richmond Animal Protection Society built and operates North America's largest cat sanctuary in order to rescue and protect homeless and abandoned cats and kittens.

Located in Richmond, British Columbia, the sanctuary shelters hundreds of animals that have been removed from city streets where they faced starvation, injury, disease and a shortened life due to the many hazards in their environment.

The cat sanctuary provides a safe permanent home to more than 700 animals. Although most come from the city of Richmond, RAPS has also taken in cats and kittens from throughout the Lower Mainland of Vancouver, in order to save them from euthanasia in their home community.

The sanctuary was established in 1999 and, as a lot of the resident cats are aging, we are greatly in need of funding for veterinary care. The cats all need dentals as they age and many need blood work and x-rays to diagnose conditions such as hyperthyroidism, diabetes, heart and kidney disease. Please consider helping our senior animals by becoming a monthly sponsor or making an online donation today.

Open to the public every Sunday, the RAPS cat sanctuary is a favorite spot for visitors who are encouraged to bring treats and make their laps available from 1:00-4:00 p.m.