Langley Animal Protection Society (LAPS) is a registered non-profit charitable organization serving the Township of Langley and the City of Langley since 2003. We are dedicated to protecting and promoting animal welfare in Langley through compassionate care and responsible services. LAPS is the official provider of animal control services for dogs and livestock in both the Township and the City.
What services does LAPS offer?
- Animal Control: Responsible for dog and livestock control in Langley Township and City, handling complaints, and promoting public safety.
- Sheltering & Adoption: Provides care and shelter for lost and stray animals and matches them with loving homes.
- Community Support: Offers pet food assistance, subsidized veterinary care, compassion boarding, and spay/neuter vouchers for low-income pet owners that live in the Langleys.
- The Doghouse: Provides dog training, boarding, and daycare services.
- Community Engagement: Hosts events and educational programs to promote animal welfare and responsible pet ownership
2024 Impact:
- 870 animals came into care
- 412 animals adopted
- 346 stray dogs reunited with their families
- 263 cats placed through our Working Whiskers program
What support is available for pet owners in need?
We offer a range of programs to help pet owners facing financial or personal hardship:
- Patti Dale Pet Food Bank—open to Langley residents 7 days a week
- Subsidized and emergency veterinary care
- Spay and Neuter Voucher Program
- Compassion Boarding for owners in crisis
2024 Program Highlights:
- Over 12,000 lbs of pet food provided to 626 families in Langley
- $35,895 in veterinary subsidies provided to 67 low-income families
- 123 days of Compassion Boarding provided at no cost
- 270 free spay/neuter vouchers provided to families in need
How do I adopt an animal from LAPS?
- Visit lapsbc.ca/adopt to view available animals
- Submit an adoption application
- One of our Adoption counsellors Schedule a meet-and-greet
- Finalize adoption with staff and pay the fee
How does LAPS' New Beginnings program work?
The New Beginnings Program helps you privately rehome your pet by listing them on the LAPS website. Simply submit an application with your pet’s details and photos and pay a $25 fee (waived if your pet was adopted from LAPS). Your pet’s profile will be listed for 30 days or until rehomed. While LAPS doesn’t screen adopters, we provide helpful resources to guide you, and the final decision is always yours. We’re here to support you every step of the way, just reach out if you need help.
How does LAPS receive its funding?
LAPS is funded through a combination of municipal service contracts, donations from individuals and businesses, grants, and fundraising events. We rely heavily on community support to sustain our shelter operations and offer programs such as spay/neuter assistance, veterinary subsidies, and the pet food bank. All cat programming is fully funded by donors. Every dollar raised goes directly toward helping animals in need and supporting our mission to keep people and pets together.
How can I support the work of LAPS?
- Follow LAPS on Social Media
- Join the LAPS volunteer or foster team
- Donate monthly or one-time
- In kind donations such as pet food or supplies
- Attend or sponsor fundraising events
- Organize a third-party fundraiser or donation drive
- Become a LAPS Member
- Subscribe to the newsletter
Where is LAPS located?
Patti Dale Animal Shelter
26220 56 Avenue
Aldergrove, BC
Phone: (604) 857-5055
Email: info@lapsbc.ca
Who do I contact for media inquiries?
You can reach us at: media@lapsbc.ca