Welcome to Save the Cats.
We need your help to protect the Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven, and we need to act FAST!
We’re at risk of losing our community run cat shelter to a profit driven, Richmond based organization called RAPS (Regional Animal Protection Society).
We need you to join the cause to help to vote out the current board on March 23rd!
JOIN THE PAWS!
We have a mission to protect the Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven’s assets, cats, members, staff and volunteers that have been in operation in Chilliwack since 2003. Our founder Ena Vermerris created a legacy that we must protect from those seeking to exploit this land and our community’s shelter for their own gain.
Why are Richmond citizens being encouraged to join, and have voting power for a Chilliwack based rescue? Follow the money! Safe Haven’s five acre parcel has been valued at $2.5M, and their Executive Director has been quoted as looking for owned land for RAPS.
RAPS has a history of unethical use of fundraised dollars and labour disputes involving wrongful termination and false allegations against staff that negatively impacted their reputations. Anonymous sources speak to inadequate staffing and supplies in their shelter/sanctuary, and the use of intimidation and litigation to silence Management when issues are brought forward. We must protect the high standards of care that are in place at the Safe Haven, and the fair treatment of its staff, and volunteers.
How can you help? - Become a member and help us vote out the current board on March 23rd! - Donate whatever you can to cover legal fees as we file an injunction to keep RAPS out of the management of the Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven. Click on the how can you help for more information.
Did you know that the RAPS CEO allegedly makes a salary of over $150,000? Their CEO is now a consultant for the current board of directors, three of whom are both previous RAPS board members who do not live in Chilliwack.
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