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.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Kade

Handsome 13 year old Kade came to the sanctuary in June, brought over from the No. 5 Road shelter along with a few other senior cats whose age made them unlikely candidates for adoption.


The reason he came to be at RAPS in the first place? We were told he was surrendered when his owners had a baby.


Kade has pleasant demeanour to go with his good looks. He's alert, friendly, and has been content to receive kind words and strokes any time I've gone to visit him.
And yet...

There's something about him that suggests distance, even wistfulness. He has the look of a long time pet who misses his family. Can't help but wonder if he'll ever let us see his true, unguarded personality. Can't help but hope.

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5 comments:

  1. Michele WrightAugust 19, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    what a sweet looking boy! I'll have to find him and give him some lovin'

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  2. ClaireAugust 19, 2010 at 11:38 PM

    He's in "the Gericatrics" (aka the kitten trailer) and would love a visit, I'm sure!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 20, 2010 at 2:34 AM

    You are so right about the distance thing. He is definitely one who holds himself back.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    Until he finds someone that understands him. Let's hope for that soon. :)

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  5. AnonymousDecember 13, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    I had the honour of taking Kade home in Feb 2013. He loved having his own 'space' and loved sitting with my mom (who feel in love with him too!). Unfortunately the KD advanced quickly (he had not shown any noticable symptoms while at the sanctuary) and he went to kitty heaven in September of the same year. RIP sweet Kade. I miss you more than I could ever imagine. XO

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