May 19, 2010

Feral cat rescue in British Colombia

RAP society - Richmond Animal Protection Society in Richmond, British Colombia, operates the largest cat rescue in North America. Their program began back in 1989 as a grassroots attempt aimed at aiding feral/street cats that had a high kill rate when taken to typical animal shelters due to their timid personalities. A handful of volunteers took on the task of getting the cats spayed or neutered,  fostering,  socializing, and finding forever homes when they could. In 1999 a generous donor arrived and pushed RAP forward to become what it is today - 6 acres of multiple buildings, enclosed outdoor climbing areas, patios, and even a wishing well! They home over 800 animals; cats and kittens who were abandoned or found on the streets. Tame cats cohabitate, while new arrivals have 6ft tall enclosures to adjust in while personalities are assessed.









(all photos taken from the RAP web site, videos are available on YouTube)


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