RAPS is short for Regional Animal Protection Society, a registered charity and operator of a sanctuary which houses and cares for nearly 500 homeless or abandoned cats in Richmond, BC, Canada. The Neko Files is a celebration of the sanctuary and all those who live and work there.

Friday, December 18, 2009

Squeaks

Squeaks, says the RAPS sanctuary gallery page, was "named for his adorable voice" - something it took a while for me to get a chance to hear.

photo provided by RAPS

Squeaks isn't one of those aggressively friendly cats who will insist on introducing themselves to any and all visitors and refuse to let them go without a cuddle. I had to make a point of introducing myself to Squeaks and was quickly treated to that trademark meow.


A "lovely boy" just like the sanctuary website says, Squeaks came to us after he "strayed into a home that had already reached its pet capacity."

For anyone who's taken even longer than I did to make Squeaks' acquaintance, go and introduce yourself. You won't be disappointed. And he'll be delighted.


Updated April 30, 2012: Squeaks sadly passed away last week after many happy (and noisy) years at the sanctuary. He was loved and will be missed.

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