Petition to ban the sale of animals in retail outlets

Over the last year, RAPS has been collecting signatures to petition the City of Richmond to ban or restrict the sale of animals from retail outlets (such as pet stores). RAPS has found that a large number of these animals are bought as impulse buys and are often abandoned or surrendered to the Richmond Animal Shelter within a year of purchase. Check out the full petition text at: http://www.rapsociety.com/education.htm

In the coming months, RAPS hopes to urge the City of Richmond to act on this petition and begin changing the bylaw to protect animals. If you would like to sign the petition or distribute a petition for RAPS, see the link above for a copy of the signature page. Keep checking this blog for more information on our progress on this issue.

IN GOOD HANDS Pet Sitting Service

Planning a get away? Leave your home and animals In Good Hands. Honest, reliable, mature women with dog walking experience will spend quality time with your pets in the comfort of your own home. Your home is safe - your pets are happy.

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Radio Show for Cats and Cat Lovers

Have you ever wished you could just listen to all the latest and greatest news about cats? Check out the Cat Chat radio show (see: http://traciehotchner.com/cc/).

Long Term Foster Homes Need for Cats

The Richmond Animal Protection Society is looking for some people to open their homes to some senior cats that required long-term foster care. These beautiful and loving cats simply require a safe and warm home, and RAPS will pay veterinarian costs whiles the cats are in foster care. Please contact RAPS at 604-275-2036 for more information. See: www.rapsociety.com.

My favorite dog walking places in Richmond, BC

I have two dogs at home that suggest we go for walks at least twice a day (often more). I have to keep them interested, so here's where we go.

McDonald Beach -- located by YVR airport, this is an off leash dog park on the north fork of the Fraser River. When the tide is out (and it's warm enough), dogs can run and play at will.

No. 3 Road Dog Bark -- located at the very south end of No. 3 Road, this dog park is also on the water, but the beach isn't accessible. Instead, the dogs have lots of great running space and a special drinking foundation just for dogs!

Shell Road Trail -- The off-leash dog trail is good only good for short distances off leash, but is easily accessible from the Shell Road West and Williams intersection. The trail itself intersects many streets, so keep your leash on hand!

~Christie, Richmond, BC