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RAPS offers help for families affected by COVID-19
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For people who may be socially isolated, our companion animals are a very important part of our lives. For all of us, pets are a central part of our families. During this unprecedented time of social distancing and isolation caused by coronavirus, our relationships with the animals in our lives are even more important and powerful.
Plenty of studies have indicated the positive physical and emotional health benefits of spending time with animals. The benefits will almost certainly play a role in helping us through this difficult time.
While people in Richmond—and around the world—are focused on maintaining our families’ health, the Regional Animal Protection Society is reminding folks to make sure our furry family are also cared for. While there is no evidence that pets can contract or spread COVID-19, they will continue to experience the routine and emergency health issues that pets always do.
Meanwhile, the economic impacts of the current crisis have left countless British Columbians temporarily out of work.
The RAPS Animal Hospital, a full-service, not-for-profit veterinary facility located in Richmond, is offering financial supports for pets in households affected economically by the current health emergency. RAPS is offering no-interest wellness plans so that no one is forced to make crucial decisions for their pet’s health based on ability to pay. We’re also offering
significant discounts for first responders and frontline medical professionals, as well as seniors and some other groups.
Appointments and additional information are available from the RAPS Animal Hospital at 604-242-1666.
In the meantime, while we hunker down to flatten the curve of the virus, take the time to remember the deeply special bond between humans and our animal companions. While we are limited, at this time, in interacting with other people, we are fortunate to have these awesome creatures in our lives.
To celebrate these relationships, RAPS and the Richmond Sentinel are calling for everyone to share stories about this bond!
We want to see pictures of you and/or your animals and a short line about how they’re helping you through this time—and why you love them. Send pictures and blurbs to newsroom@richmondsentinel.ca or post them on RAPS’ Facebook page!
Eyal Lichtmann is CEO and Executive Director of the Regional Animal Protection Society.
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