The LAPS Pet Food Bank plays a crucial role in keeping pets and their families united during challenging times. We provide essential dog and cat food to pet owners facing financial hardships, preventing the heartbreaking necessity of surrendering beloved animals to shelters.
To sustain this invaluable program, we depend on the generosity of individuals and businesses. Donations of dry and canned dog or cat food are vital in ensuring that we can continue supporting pet owners through difficult circumstances.
Your contributions make a significant impact on the well-being of both pets and their families. If you have excess pet food or would like to contribute to this cause, your donations are greatly appreciated.
The LAPS Pet Food Bank is accessible seven days a week. If you find yourself in need of assistance to feed your dog or cat, please do not hesitate to reach out. Contact us at the Langley Animal Protection Society:
“Major’s Legacy” Fund is a lifeline for pet guardians facing financial challenges. If you are a low-income resident or experiencing homelessness and need medical care for your dog or cat, our fund can provide one-time financial assistance of up to $1500 to approved applicants.
To qualify, you must meet the following criteria:
• Be a resident of the City or Township of Langley
• Provide proof of CRA documentation for Low Income Measure (LIM) threshold set out by Statistics Canada
If Applicable:
• Provide proof of Confirmation of Dependents (Universal Child Benefits Statement)
At LAPS, we understand that the well-being and safety of a pet are often intricately connected to the circumstances of their guardian. Introducing our Compassion Boarding program—a unique initiative designed to support families facing challenges such as interpersonal violence, seeking substance abuse disorder treatment, or experiencing homelessness.
How Compassion Boarding Works:
Our program provides a safe haven for your furry family member while you navigate through difficult times. Whether you are seeking refuge from interpersonal violence, undergoing substance abuse disorder treatment, or experiencing homelessness, we are here to offer temporary care for your pet. Our goal is to ensure that your beloved companion is looked after with compassion and understanding, allowing you the space and time needed to address your personal circumstances.
If you are facing interpersonal violence, seeking substance abuse disorder treatment, or are unhoused, don’t hesitate to contact us. We are here to provide a temporary home for your pet, allowing you the peace of mind to focus on your well-being.
Let us be a support system for both you and your pet during challenging times. Reach out today, and together, we can create a path to a brighter future for you and your furry family member.
Contact us at (604) 857-5055
How It Started:
In 2015, LAPS embarked on a pioneering journey with the initiation of a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) pilot project. The inaugural endeavor involved documenting, spaying/neutering, and providing daily care for a feral cat colony of over 200 cats in rural Langley. This marked the genesis of a dedicated mission to address cat overpopulation challenges in Langley and enhance the lives of community cats while fostering positive relationships with the community.
TNR has emerged as a globally recognized and humane approach to managing community cat populations. LAPS employs this approach by trapping community cats, transporting them to veterinarians for spaying/neutering and vaccinations, and subsequently returning them to their homes. Cats and kittens exhibiting friendliness and a capacity for human interaction are socialized and adopted into loving homes, ensuring the best outcome for each feline.
Following the spaying/neutering and vaccination of all community cats, our committed TNR volunteers assume the responsibility of continuous feeding and monitoring of the colony. Collaborating with property owners, they provide support and resources to enable self-sufficiency in colony care. This collective effort aims to stabilize and reduce the colony population over time.
In addition to TNR, LAPS issues over 200 free spay and neuter certificates annually for Langley felines. By removing financial barriers for families with cats in need, we contribute to a practical solution to cat overpopulation.
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