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, January 22, 2010

Squirrel

Squirrel is a handsome boy who came to the sanctuary when he was around 8 months old. He apparently has an identical twin who was adopted out... upwards of 10 years ago! According to Leslie, "Squirrel has happily gallivanted around the back area of the sanctuary since then.  He used to run into every pen when volunteers opened the gates.  A nuisance like Sadie."



These days Squirrel leaves the pen/cage sneaking and general volunteer hassling to other cats, or at least he doesn't try it on my watch. Most often I see him comfortably lounging on a big cat bed on this shelf, either on his own or in the company of nap & cuddle buddies like Princess. He likes his cat buddies, but he's always quite open to throwing a little human cuddle time into the mix.




4 comments:

  1. He is a lover, he will come for attention when he "needs" it. Such a big cutie.

    Squirrel photos on my Flickr.

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  2. Squirrel may be getting old but he is still energetic! He attempted to climb the big tree yesterday and was haning out in the buildings with all the feral cats. He was sprinting around the courtyard!!!

    Such a good cat! :)

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  3. Squirrel is such a beautiful and loving cat!!!! We absolutely adore him and are always happy when he joins us while we're volunteering!

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  4. I have known squirrel for the entire time he has been at the shelter and he is one of my favourites. What a healthy, handsome boy!
    -Odina

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