Tabby beauty
We all have our favourite types, when it comes to cats – as well as our favourite individual cats. Some people favour... Read More
Front Courtyard Tabbies
Last November, I introduced shy lynx-point Chai on the blog, and mentioned that she came in to us with other cats from... Read More
Feral to Flirty
One of the important differences between RAPS and many other shelters across the country is that we have the Sanctuary, and are... Read More
Hillie – and Yma
Hillie was featured in a blog a couple of years ago, but her circumstances have changed, and I decided it was worth reintroducing her,... Read More
Kitties, It’s Cold Outside
The snowfall of last week was reinforced by a blast of arctic cold, and along with the rest of the Lower Mainland,... Read More
Cats’ Eyes
Just as a cat’s coat pattern and colour is dictated by genetics (see here and here) so also is eye colour. Most kittens are born... Read More
Feline Weightwatchers
Cats, like humans, come in all shapes and sizes. We have our share of little cats (like Marilee, Shady, Emily…) all of... Read More
Mom-cat- love you!
The Sanctuary is home to a wide array of cats, most of whom are spayed and neutered as soon as they come... Read More
A Belated New Year Reminder…
Here we are, more than halfway through January – and we still have a few RAPS calendars on hand. This is just... Read More
Autumn – Update
Two years ago, the RAPS Cat Sanctuary was temporary home to a litter of kittens. “Kitten season” is a well-known phenomenon at... Read More