Langley Animal Protection Society (LAPS)

Volunteer appreciation week continues with another special group of the LAPS team: Our Dog Walkers Shelter life can be stressful for any canine companion, but thanks to the incredible dedication of the LAPS dog walking team, the pups in our shelter are given substantial amounts of exercise every single day of the week. We rely on our dog walkers to help us with keeping our dogs healthy, both mentally and physically but also to help them build on their socialization and tr...aining. Through the use of positive reinforcement training sessions, shelter dogs at LAPS benefit immensely from the time these volunteers spend to provide them with critical adoption skills Whether it's blazing hot or freezing cold, we can always count on our dog walking team to show up and make a difference for the animals at LAPS. Thank you for all that you do LAPS dog walkers!

Snoozes > Sprints If running a marathon ain't your thing but you still want to be a hero for the animals at LAPS, why not show your support for one of the 70 incredible participants who have already signed up for the Furry Tails Virtual Race!? For just $25, you could provide an orphaned kitten with its first set of vaccinations, ensuring they are set for success and a long happy life ... Help our existing participants reach their goals in making a difference for the animals: https://raceroster.com//laps-2021-furry-tails/participants

Volunteer Spotlight: the LAPS Kitten Foster Parents Did you know that every kitten who comes through the doors of our shelter is taken into the care of one of our amazing kitten foster parents? These volunteers give tremendous amounts of time to provide kittens of all ages with the care and socialization skills they need to thrive in their new homes once they are ready to be adopted. From days-old bottle feeders to shy kittens who need some time to get used to human con...tact, the kitten foster team provides incredible care for hundreds of fur-kids each year. We are so appreciative of every one of our kitten foster parents. From the staff and all the kitties at LAPS, thank you for all that you do!

Bulldogs are Beautiful Day! Neat Facts about Bulldogs: 1. They are the most popular dog in the UK... 2. They are the best Snorters and Tooters 3. Very loving companion, especially with kids..they love kids 4. Due to their large heads they aren't the best swimmers, so they will need a life jacket when enjoying some time at the lake! Are you a proud owner of a wrinkly faced pup? Send us a pic

Help us make this year's Furry Tail Virtual Race the most successful to date If you haven't signed up for this paw-some virtual event, its not too late. You still have 10 DAYS left to be a hero for the animals at LAPS! At the Furry Tails Virtual Race, every step you take will make a direct impact to support the 1400 animals that find their way to our shelter each year. From orphaned kittens to lost lassies and even abandoned farm animals, your support will give each of the...se animals the second chance at a happy and healthy life. Be a hero and sign up for the 5K, 10K, half or full marthaon track today: https://raceroster.com//laps-2021-furry-tails/participants

Floki is ready for adoption! Floki is a super happy, friendly, adorable (those EARS!) and loveable dude. He does have some medical issues which his new forever family should be prepared to handle. If you or someone you know would be interested in Floki, please head to our website lapsbc.ca for more information.

April 18-24 is Volunteer Appreciation Week! We will be spending all week thanking and appreciating all of our wonderful Volunteers who choose to spend their time helping out here at LAPS. Our volunteers help out with so many things here at the shelter from socialising kittens and cats to poop scoopin the dog yards and we cannot thank them enough!... #Volunteerappreciationweek

With this beautiful warm weather we are having we want to remind everyone that it only takes minutes to put your pet in a life-threatening situation when left in a vehicle on a warm or hot day. Please be conscious of your furry friends. If you’re unable to take your pet with you when you leave your vehicle, leave your pet at home where they are safe. #nohotpets

National Animal Care and Animal Control Week continues! Lneya, Kayla and Lina have been an integral part of our LAPS staff for years, their experience and dedication to every animal that comes through our doors is above and beyond in all aspect of their job. #NationalAnimalCareAndAnimalControlAppreciationWeek

Puppy applications have now closed!! We have reached our limit and are excited to start going through the applications.

Puppy applications are open!! Please find the link below to apply. We will be closing it after we have received 35 applications. https://www.lapsbc.ca//animal-adoptio/view-adoptable-dogs/

National Animal Care and Animal Control Week continues! Greg, Beth, Jeff & Jenny are our Animal Control Officers. These guys work tirelessly to ensure that parks are patrolled and all animal control calls are attended to in a timely manner. ... If you see them out and about feel free to say Hi. #NationalAnimalCareAndAnimalControlAppreciationWeek

Puppies first snowfall!!

The LAPS team was on site at the Friends Langley Vineyard Church this morning to drop off bags of pet food along with another 50 holiday stockings! We are so incredibly grateful to everyone who donated towards a LAPS holiday stocking. Together, we made this December one to remember for families with pets in need.

This just in!! We are having another CRATE SALE! Stop by the Shelter anytime between 9am-5pm to get a sweet deal.

Can you help us make a difference for the animals this Christmas? Donate $50 towards a LAPS holiday stocking and we will donate it directly to family with a pet in need. The stockings are filled with wonderful gifts of pet food, pet toys, warm clothing for pets, treats and essential care supplies. Through our many community out-reach initiatives, we will ensure that your generous gift will be given to someone who requires extra support this holiday season in caring for ...their beloved companion animal. Stocking donations are tax receptible. To purchase a stocking for a pet in need, head to: LAPSChristmas.givesmart.com

Happy Sunday LAPS Community! We hope you enjoy a safe and relaxing day surrounded by your favourite bubble of 2 & 4 legged family members

People have been braving the snow and coming in with incredible donations for the animals at the shelter. . Thank you to the kind family that donated 17 baskets for dogs in our care, they will be enjoying all the treats and toys! . Thank you to Revolution Resource Recovery for collecting items at their work for the animals.... . Thank you to Amanda and her care giver for coming in to donate the handmade dog treats. Amanda made the cookies by saving her bottles then buying the ingredients with the money she made. The dogs have been enjoying them already. Thank you to everyone for your support and donations

Flapjack Litter Update! These little ones are 5.5 Weeks old and are very happy and healthy. You can check out more updates for this littler on our LAPS Foster Kittens Facebook Page. Only a few more weeks to go until applications are open for this litter so stay tuned!

After spending 180 days in the care of LAPS, Motley & Crue have officially been adopted into their forever home!!! Today was such an exciting #Caturday here at LAPS. We are so happy for these adorable little gingers and know that they are going to be so loved in their new home.

This holiday season, let the animals at LAPS know that you care Purchase an item from our Wish List to donate directly to the animals at the shelter. With your support, we can continue to give the animals in our care the highest levels of social and environmental enrichment. To view our Wish List, visit LAPSChristmas.givesmart.com

We have some exciting adoption news for Sally! This adorable special needs kitten was brought to our shelter back in October. Even though she was as rambunctious as each of her five brothers and sisters, Sally faced mobility challenges due to a birth defect which had caused her front legs to be completely deformed. Sally went into foster care with one of our incredible veterinary partners. After weeks of ongoing rehabilitative treatments, Sally has shown huge improvements e...veryday. During her recovery, Sally's foster mom fell in love with this sweet and stoic little kitten. She has decided to adopt Sally and give her a forever loving home! We are so excited that Sally will be enjoying her first Christmas surrounded by love. We would like to thank everyone who generously donated to Sally's care. Together, we gave her a second chance at a happy life.

Happy Friday everyone! Today marks the kick off of our I'll Be Home for Christmas campaign. This year we have a dream; find every animal a home for the holidays. Can you help us empty the shelter before the clock strikes 12 on Christmas Eve? 13 cats and kittens have just become available! To view photos and more info about each adoptable, please visit our lapsbc.ca

The holidays are finally here and that means the LAPS I’ll Be Home for Christmas campaign is back and better than ever before! There are thousands of animals in our community who need your help. Let them know you care! There are many different ways you can be involved in our holiday giving campaign: Adopt an Animal- We have some lovely animals who are available for adoption. Our goal is to empty the shelter by finding everyone a home before the clock strikes 12 on Christmas ...Eve. Can you open your heart and home to a shelter animal this holiday season? Visit lapsbc.ca to see who is available. Donate a Stocking for an Animal in Need- the holidays are not so much a time to open our presents, but a time to open our hearts. Purchase a stocking, and we will donate it directly to an animal and their family who need extra support this holiday season. The LAPS holiday stockings are filled with wonderful gifts of food, pet toys, warm clothing, and essential care supplies. To donate a stocking for $50 visit LAPSChristmas.givesmart.com. Santa Paws Wish List Purchase an item from our Wish List to donate directly to the animals at the shelter. With your support, we can continue to give the animals in our care the highest levels of social and environmental enrichment. To view our Wish List visit LAPSChristmas.givesmart.com.

Felt cute, won't delete later The BC Lakes pups were busy all morning putting together something special for everyone! Be sure to check back next week to see what they were up to

Looking for any last-minute gift ideas for those people on your list who are so hard to buy for? You could donate an item from the LAPS Christmas Wish List in their name! Your generous donation will bring joy to a shelter animal and spread love to your family and friends. Please give the gift of a second chance by donating today: LAPSChristmas.givesmart.com

WOW! In less than 8 hours this past Friday, we received over 92 applications for our adoptable animals. The I'll Be Home for Christmas campaign is off to a great start! Here at LAPS, we strive to match each animal to the best family. Our adoption counsellors take the time to carefully consider all applications that are submitted before making their final selections. Though our adoption process can take more time, we are able to place animals into the FOREVER homes, and greatly reduce the risk of having them surrendered back to the shelter; a stressful process for everyone involved. We appreciate everyone's patience as we work to match every adopter with the best animal. If you weren't selected to adopt this time around, please don't be discouraged! We will be posting more animals on December 4th. Be sure to check back

This holiday season we have a dream; find every animal a home for Christmas! Can you help us empty the shelter before the clock strikes 12 on Christmas Eve? Check out who is available by looking through the I'll Be Home for Christmas album to see who is available. To access our adoption application and for more detailed information on each animal, please visit lapsbc.ca

Check out this adorable update photo of the Tim Burton Litter! From Left to Right we have: Jack, Coraline, Lydia, Vincent and Sally.

Say hello to Minka everyone! What she may lack in all 4 legs, she makes up for with the sweetest personality. This incredibly adorable 1.5 year old girl has a very sad story. Minka was brought to the safety of our shelter after a kind member of the public noticed she had been hanging around their home for some time. She was a bit thin but overall quite healthy. We had her spayed, de-wormed, vaccinated, and just when she was ready to be adopted into a loving home, the ve...t noticed something going on with her right hind leg. The radiographs allowed us to discover that Minka had chronic fractures in her right hind leg in the femoral neck and head region that was causing her pain. After months of countless vet visits and second opinions, our veterinary partners decided that amputation was the best option for her. We are happy to report that Minka recovered from her amputation phenomenally! Within a week she was playing and jumping, you could never tell she wasn’t just born with 3 legs! Now that Minka has had her amputation, she is FINALLY ready for her furever home. If you are interested in adopting this sweet little gal, please visit our website lapsbc.ca for more information.

The count down is on: Just 9 days left until the draw of our Dream Vacation Lottery! Head to laps.rafflenexus.com to purchase tickets for the chance to win a $5000 Dream Vacation travel voucher. Proceeds from the Dream Vacation Lottery will ensure the 1400 animals we care for each year are provided with industry-leading medical care, social and environmental enrichment programs, and the second chance they deserve. In addition to supporting animals at the shelter, proceeds fro...m the Dream Vacation Lottery will also help homeless and low-income pet guardians in our community with spay/neuter certificates, pet food, and other care necessities for their beloved companion animals. While you could always use the $5000 and plan an extravagant trip right here in beautiful BC, we have extended the Dream Vacation Lottery voucher deadline to 2022. If a tropical vacation is calling your name, you have a whole extra year to plan a vacation of a lifetime! For questions on the 2020 Dream Vacation Lottery visit our website lapsbc.ca or call us at 604 857 5055

How adorable is sweet little Penne This lovely gal has some babies baking in her oven! With such beautiful colourings of her own, we can't wait to see what her kittens will look like. Want to take a guess? Comment below! We're going for 3 tortoiseshells and 2 brown tabbies.

Meet Albert! He is a 4.5 year old Rooster looking to find his forever home Albert is a big fella and loves to strut around showing off his feathers with all their lovely colours. Albert has mastered the look of R.R.F. (resting rooster face) and is sure to always alert our staff with a big cock-a-doodle-doo whenever he is ready for his next meal to be served. Albert is looking for a home where he can live out his senior years. If you are interested in adopting him, pleas...e call us at 604 857 5055 ext. 207. Please share this post so we can find Albert a home!

Doesn’t Shadow look just adorable eating his temptation treats?! All our kittens currently have TONS of applications (we even had to close submissions because we have so many) but poor Shadow is still looking for someone to give him a second chance. Shadow is a super affectionate 7-year-old dude who was surrendered to our shelter after his owners moved and were no longer able to care for him. The staff at the shelter can't believe that no one has snatched up this adorabl...e lovebug, he has so much love to give. If you are interested in adopting Shadow, please visit our website lapsbc.ca for more information. Can you help us find Shadow his #fureverhome by sharing this post?

This squad sure knows how to strike a pose Vincent, Coraline and Jack have grown up so fast! We can hardly believe that they are going to be ready for adoption soon. If you are looking to add a furry family member (or two) into your home, check out our website lapsbc.ca to see who is available. Our website is updated daily with new animals looking to find their #fureverhomes. Be sure to check back often as we always receive tons of applications for our litters of kittens.

LAPS Community! We need your help to find Ophi and Virgo a home These adorable kittens have been looking for a home for weeks but have continuously been overlooked due to their appearance. Even though they may look a little different, they are total snuggle bugs and have all the love in the world to give. Help us give Ophi and Virgo a second chance by sharing their story far and wide: Ophi and Virgo were brought in with 11 of their siblings, many of which were very ill a...nd needed months of intensive care. Poor Ophi and Virgo were the smallest and sickest of the bunch but have recovered miraculously well. We are so happy to say that they are more than ready to find their furever home! Virgo is almost completely blind and while Ophi’s vision also isn’t great, he takes pride in being Virgo’s eyes. These two are very bonded and absolutely must go to a home together. They have no problem navigating around their room and finding their toys, food and litterboxes. The ideal home for these two would be a home that is able to adapt to their sight impairments. They will need extra time to adjust to a new location and will reply on their family to slowly go through this process with them. They are very loving and confident but would do best in a home with no small children but could possibly live with a respectful dog. These two have overcome so much in their short lives and just want to be treasured like the little gems they are. If you are interested in Ophi and Virgo, please head to our website lapsbc.ca to fill out an adoption application. Please share this post! We know the perfect home is out there. Check out our story for some cute videos of them as well!

Having trouble figuring out what to get that person on your list who already has everything? Why not virtually adopt a shelter animal for them this Christmas! While most of the animals in our care are looking for their #fureverhomes, several of our cats, kittens and dogs are being treated for various medical challenges at the shelter. Before being adopted out into the community, we provide each shelter animal with industry leading medical care to make sure they are happy... and healthy in their new furever homes. Care for these animals comes with great expense to our shelter and we need support from people like you to continue our lifesaving work. For just a $25 a month, a virtual adoption is a simple way to make a positive impact on the life of a shelter animal. For more information on virtual adoptions, please visit our website: lapsbc.ca/get-involved/virtual-adoption/

Do you want to be a hero this holiday season? Donate $50 towards a LAPS holiday stocking and we will donate it directly to a family with a pet in need. The stockings are filled with wonderful gifts of pet food, pet toys, warm clothing for pets, treats and essential care supplies. Stockings are tax receptible!... To purchase a LAPS holiday stocking: LAPSChristmas.givesmart.com

Wishing everyone a safe and snoozy Sunday. Pictured here is Harrison & Atlin of the BC Lakes Litter. These adorable little ones are now 2 weeks old. #lapsbc #puppiesofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #langley #sunday #animals #animalrescue #adoptdontshop #rescue #animals #animallovers #animalrights #animalsanctuary #dogs #dog #animallover #animalshelter #animal #love #animalwelfare #cat #dogrescue #rescuedog #pets #adopt #doglover

Okay LAPS Community we want to know; who has their holiday decorations up? With sleigh bells ringing in the distance, we are so excited to announce what we have planned for our holiday campaign this year. Be sure to check in on Friday, November 20th for some exciting adoption reveals and hear about the many different ways you can be a hero for the animals this holiday season!

Matthew and Tanya stopped by the shelter this weekend to deliver some awesome food donations for all the animals here at LAPS! We will also be sure that this food can be delivered directly to low income or homeless pet owners in the community who require extra support to care for their animals. We are always so amazed at the incredible generosity of our community members. Thank you so much for being heroes for the animals you guys

Reporting for duty! Fish will be taking all calls today

It's that time of year again... 2021 dog licences are ready for renewal. Get them while they're at a hot discounted price! All dogs within the City and Township of Langley are required to be licensed every year. A licence is a great form of ID for your beloved companion pup and greatly improves the chances of reuniting your dog to its home in the event they go missing. Another awesome reason to get your dog licenced is that partial proceeds from each licence sold help fu...nd the day to day shelter programs at LAPS! This provides support for animals looking for their forever homes. Abide by your bylaws and save animals? That's a win-win! To make things easy, licences for both the City and Township can be purchased and renewed online at lapsbc.ca. If you would prefer to purchase your licence in person, you can visit us at the Patti Dale Animal Shelter 7 days a week from 11 am - 3 pm for our licensing hours. We have a full COVID-19 safety plan in place to protect both the public and our staff.

Help us reach our goal of finding every adoptable animal a home before the clock strikes 12 on Christmas Eve! New adoptable cats and kittens like Charlie, Jersey & Delilah here have just become available. If you are looking to provide a forever loving home to a shelter animal in need, head to our website lapsbc.ca for more information

That feeling you get when all your amazon packages arrive Thanks to your support, we were able to order everything off our Wishlist from our virtual Gala! The animals at LAPS are sure going to enjoy some super fun new toys, food puzzles, play pens and calming Feliway sprays. The staff also lucked out with new food pouches and a brand new food cart! From all of us at LAPS, thank you so much to everyone who donated

Lend a hand to the animals at LAPS by purchasing tickets for the Dream Vacation Lottery! On November 7th, one lucky winner will be taking home a $5000 travel voucher. Every ticket purchased will make a huge impact for the 1400 animals we care for each year. While you could always use the $5000 and plan an extravagant trip right here in beautiful BC, we have extended the Dream Vacation Lottery voucher deadline to 2022. If a tropical vacation is calling your name, you have a ...whole extra year to plan a vacation of a lifetime. Purchase your tickets today: laps.rafflenexus.com

Today is National Black Cat! Did you know, black cats are the least likely to be adopted from shelters? What they may lack in colour, they make up for with the most wonderful personalities. Are you a proud owner of a house panther? What are your favourite things about them?

Happiness is being loved by a Pitbull- the breed with hearts bigger than their heads. Happy National Pitbull Day everyone! Are you a proud pitty owner? Spread some love for the breed by sharing your pitty pics in the comments below.

Monday morning is here again. We hope you have a fantastic week LAPS community! Be sure to get your Dream Vacation Lottery tickets before the cut-off on November 7th. Tickets start at $25 and will make a huge impact on the animals in our community. Purchase yours at laps.rafflenexus.com

Safe Inside: A lot can happen to beloved felines when they are allowed to roam unsupervised outdoors. Out of all the creatures that come to our shelter, cats are 83% less likely be reunited with their families as many of them have no ID tracing them back to their home. If your cat does go outdoors alone, please make sure they have multiple forms of ID such as a microchip, tattoo, or a safety collar with tags. Without it, getting them home safe becomes a challenge we commonly face. If you think your contact information on your pet's ID may be outdated, please phone the vet who tattooed or microchipped your pet as soon as possible. This may be the difference between whether or not you will be reunited with a lost pet one day.

It really is that simple! Your support through the LAPS Dream Vacation Lottery will ensure the 1400 animals we care for each year are given a second chance. The 2 week count down is on! November 7th is the last day to purchase your Dream Vacation Lottery tickets and be entered to win a $5000 travel voucher. Purchase yours today: laps.rafflenexus.com.

We had another adorable #furrytailending happen today! Lee & Lex have been adopted into a loving home together. Lane is heading home tomorrow with his furever family We still have some lovely cats looking to find homes! If you are interested in adopting, head to our website lapsbc.ca to see who is available

Rainy days are the perfect excuse to just sit back, relax with your best buds and watch some TV

We had a fierce velociraptor on the loose at the shelter this morning Fish has been trying to figure out his costume for Halloween this year. Are your pets dressing up? If so, send us some pictures of them in their costumes!