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.

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Purry Holiday Greetings

Christmas Cassidy
As we head into the Christmas season, the Sanctuary becomes both quieter and busier.  Even in these Covid-19 times, both staff and volunteers need to take some time out for their home lives, and more gaps start appearing on the shift-board. At the same time, it is heart-warming how many volunteers not only do their regular shifts, but also fill extra spaces as needed;  far from being quiet, Christmas Day is usually buzzing with activity at the Sanctuary.

Christmas Huey
The cats, of course, are oblivious to things like immaculate bedding, or sparkling floors;  as far as they’re concerned, a little cat hair never hurt anybody, and a clean floor is just for being walked on. They only care that their food is delivered on time, and that there are humans around to pet them and offer treats.

Christmas Jason
Last year’s Elf on a Shelf has visited briefly, but has mostly been displaced by Frosty the Snowman and the Christmas tree; with a little bribery, cats have been encouraged to pose, and to share in sending out seasonal greetings to all who love the Sanctuary and its inhabitants.

Christmas Leo

Christmas Sherbet

Christmas Oscar

Christmas Cadbury

Christmas LittleJohn

Christmas Cornelius

Blog by Brigid Coult
All photos by Lisa Brill-Friesen (thank you, Lisa!)


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