Langley Animal Protection Society

What Langley Animal Protection Society does

Langley Animal Protection Society (LAPS) is a registered non-profit charitable organization headquartered in British Columbia, Canada, founded in 2003 by volunteers. It operates the Patti Dale Animal Shelter in Aldergrove, BC (opened 2009) and the ISOasis center for vulnerable cats (opened 2018). LAPS delivers animal sheltering, adoption, and rehoming services primarily to residents of the Township of Langley and City of Langley, alongside donor-funded support for Metro Vancouver Regional Parks. The organization also runs a community spay/neuter program, a pet food bank, dog obedience classes, kitten yoga, and the Working Whiskers program.

LAPS operates a diversified non-profit revenue model. Income is generated through municipal contracts, individual donations, adoption fees, and a portfolio of program-based revenue streams. The Doghouse, a dog daycare and boarding operation run in partnership with Correctional Services Canada since 2006, combines service delivery with rehabilitative work. Additional revenue is sourced from Sniffspot rentals, membership programs, and rehoming listings. The organization holds Fear Free certification and adheres to Canadian Standards of Care for animal welfare, signaling operational discipline to funders and adopters.

The operational model is anchored on physical infrastructure (Patti Dale Shelter, ISOasis), long-running community partnerships, and a sustained volunteer and donor base developed over more than two decades. On December 16, 2025, LAPS finalized a new municipal agreement with the Township of Langley, and effective January 1, 2026, the organization implemented a restructured service model that limits sheltering services to Township boundaries while introducing a modified service model for the City of Langley. This renegotiation reshapes the geographic service footprint and funding base simultaneously.

Name

Langley Animal Protection Society

Legal name

Langley Animal Protection Society

Website

https://lapsbc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Langley Animal Protection Society is a British Columbia non-profit operating the Patti Dale Animal Shelter and ISOasis center, delivering animal sheltering, adoption, and welfare services to the Township of Langley and City of Langley through municipal contracts, donations, and program-based revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs (BPAGAIAE), Foster & Volunteer Network Programs (BPAGAIAF), Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK), Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Animal welfare programs
• Pet adoption services
• Municipal animal control
• Community pet support

Headquarters

HQ city

Langley

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: LAPS is a registered non-profit charitable organization. The majority of its revenue comes from individual donations, monthly giving programs, legacy/bequest donations, and specific fundraising campaigns (Kitten/Cats Fund, Major's Legacy Donations). The organization also receives workplace matching gifts and payroll deduction donations.
2. Municipal Contracts: LAPS holds formal animal control and sheltering service agreements with the Township of Langley and City of Langley, and provides donor-funded sheltering support for Metro Vancouver Regional Parks. These municipal contracts cover animal control officers, sheltering, and community services within defined geographic boundaries.
3. Adoption Fees: Revenue from adoption fees for dogs and cats, ranging from $175-$450 plus PST depending on species and age. Includes spay/neuter, microchipping, vaccinations, veterinary check-up, and six weeks of pet insurance.
4. Doghouse Daycare and Boarding: The Doghouse program at Fraser Valley Institution provides daycare ($30/day) and boarding services ($45-$75/night) to the public. Revenue supports the employment training program for incarcerated women.
5. LAPS Sniffspot: LAPS operates a Sniffspot location renting out its front yard to dog owners for private dog play sessions, generating revenue to support donor-funded programs.
6. Membership Dues: LAPS membership available for $18 per year, providing voting rights at AGM, newsletter access, and 10% discounts at partner pet retailers.
7. New Beginnings Private Rehoming Listings: Private pet owners can pay $30 for a 30-day listing on the LAPS website to rehome their pets directly. Free for animals previously adopted from LAPS.
8. Youth and Workplace Fundraising: LAPS facilitates youth fundraising (bottle drives, car washes, community dog shows), workplace fundraising, and wedding fundraising as community engagement and donation vehicles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Langley Animal Protection Society operates the Patti Dale Animal Shelter in Aldergrove, BC, providing animal adoption, sheltering, and surrender services for dogs and cats. The organization delivers contracted municipal animal control services (bylaw enforcement, stray animal response) for the City of Langley and Township of Langley, and runs community support programs including a pet food bank, subsidized veterinary care (Major's Legacy Fund), compassion boarding, and a spay/neuter voucher program.

Product overview

Langley Animal Protection Society (LAPS) operates as a registered non-profit charitable organization offering a comprehensive suite of animal welfare services centered around its Patti Dale Animal Shelter facility in Aldergrove, BC. The organization provides animal adoption programs (both shelter-based and private rehoming through New Beginnings), animal control and sheltering services for the Township and City of Langley, and community social programs including the Patti Dale Pet Food Bank, Major's Legacy subsidized vet care fund, Compassion Boarding for displaced pet owners, and Spay/Neuter Voucher Program. LAPS also operates The Doghouse as a social enterprise partnership with Correctional Service Canada offering dog daycare, boarding, and training services. The organization runs volunteer and foster care programs, the Youth Reading Program, LAPS Sniffspot, and a membership program for supporters. Founded in 2003, LAPS serves the Greater Langley community including Township of Langley, City of Langley, and Metro Vancouver Regional Parks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Patti Dale Animal Shelter: The main shelter facility operated by LAPS in Aldergrove, named in honor of founding member Patti Dale.
• The Doghouse
• ISOasis
• Patti Dale Food Bank
• Major's Legacy Fund
• Working Whiskers
• New Beginnings
• LAPS Sniffspot

Products and services

• Animal Adoption Program Shelter adoption program connecting adoptable dogs, cats, and other animals with families through an application, interview, and meet-and-greet process. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchipping, first vaccinations, free veterinary check-up, and six weeks of PetSecure pet insurance.
• New Beginnings Private Rehoming Program Platform allowing pet owners to list animals on the LAPS website for private rehoming for $30 per 30-day listing (free for animals previously adopted from LAPS). Includes example ownership transfer form, rehoming tips, and one month of advertising.
• Municipal Animal Control Services Bylaw enforcement and animal control services including response to complaints, dangerous dog investigations, stray animal pickup, dog licensing, deceased animal handling, and community education on responsible pet ownership. Delivered to City of Langley, Township of Langley, and donor-funded for Metro Vancouver Regional Parks.
• Patti Dale Animal Shelter Operations Physical shelter facility at 26220 56th Ave, Aldergrove, BC, providing housing for stray, lost, and surrendered animals with private kennels for dogs, places to hide and perch for cats, isolation areas, and the ISOasis center for vulnerable cats. Named in honor of founding member Patti Dale.
• Working Whiskers Program Program placing cats in barns, breweries, wineries, and industrial businesses to work as rodent control, providing alternative placement for animals not suited to traditional adoption.
• Patti Dale Pet Food Bank Free pet food bank providing dry and canned dog and cat food to pet owners facing financial hardships to prevent surrender of beloved animals.
• Major's Legacy Fund (Subsidized Vet Care) One-time financial assistance grants up to $1,500 per household for low-income Langley residents needing emergency veterinary care, covering examination, diagnostics, surgery, and acute illness treatment. Not for routine/preventative care, terminal conditions, diabetes, or long-term medications.
• Compassion Boarding Free temporary boarding program providing care for pets of people facing interpersonal violence, substance abuse treatment, or homelessness, preventing family-pet separation during crises.
• Spay/Neuter Voucher Program Free spay/neuter surgery vouchers for low-income Langley residents for their cats, covering the procedure, exam, post-operative pain relief, and microchip, delivered through partner veterinary clinics such as Brookswood Animal Hospital and Comfort and Care Animal Hospital.
• Youth Reading Program Monthly community program where children ages 6-12 read aloud to shelter cats, providing reading practice for children and socialization for the felines.
• The Doghouse Daycare, Boarding & Training Social enterprise partnership with Correctional Services Canada at Fraser Valley Institution for Women offering dog daycare ($30/day), boarding packages, and training services to the public. Revenue funds an employment training program for incarcerated women in dog handling, training, grooming, and kennel management; over 200 women have participated since 2006.
• LAPS Sniffspot Private Dog Yard Rentals Private dog experience rental through the Sniffspot platform, allowing dog owners to book the LAPS front yard for their dogs to explore off-leash. Schedules: Mon-Fri 8:30am-12:30pm; Sat-Sun 8:30am-11am and 3pm-5:30pm.
• Dog Birthday & Gotcha Day Parties Hosted dog birthday and adoption anniversary parties at LAPS' private fenced play yard equipped with agility equipment.
• LAPS Annual Membership Annual membership program at $18/year providing 10% discounts at partner pet retailers (Pets 1st, Harvey Pet Food & Supplies, Vickie's Paw Spa), voting rights at the AGM, and newsletter access.
• Lost & Found Animal Reporting System for filing lost and found animal reports, with listings posted within 24 hours and coordination with BC Pet Registry for microchip tracking to reunite lost animals with owners.
• Pet Surrender Services Surrender intake services for pet owners who need to relinquish animals, including shelter-based surrender with a waitlist and the New Beginnings private adoption alternative for direct rehoming.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 women have participated in the Doghouse employment training program since 2006
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Correctional Services of Canada (CSC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006The Doghouse is a unique partnership between LAPS and CSC operating at Fraser Valley Institution for Women. CSC provides the facility and incarcerated women participants; LAPS operates the program and provides supervision, training curriculum, and employment training in dog handling, grooming, and kennel management. The program has served over 200 women since 2006. Revenue from public daycare/boarding services funds the program.
• Douglas CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDouglas College Animal Health Technology program students, along with Veterinary Office Assistant and Animal Care program students, conduct wellness exams for LAPS animals. Students gain hands-on experience under instructor guidance while LAPS receives professional veterinary care at no cost.
• Royal CaninminorOthersRoyal Canin is listed among LAPS' corporate partners and donors, appearing in the organization logos section of the website.
• Shewan FoundationminorOthersShewan Foundation is listed among LAPS' organizational partners in the website footer logos section.
• Big Steel BoxminorOthersBig Steel Box is listed among LAPS' organizational partners and sponsors in the website footer.
• PetSecureminorOthersPetSecure provides six weeks of free pet insurance to all LAPS adoption customers as part of the adoption package.
• British Columbia GovernmentminorOthersBC Government is listed among LAPS' organizational partners, likely in relation to animal welfare legislation and the Community Charter that governs municipal animal control bylaws.
• Brookswood Animal HospitalminorOthersParticipating veterinary clinic in LAPS' Spay/Neuter Voucher Program, providing free spay/neuter surgeries, examination, post-operative pain relief, and microchipping for eligible low-income cat owners in Langley.
• Comfort and Care Animal HospitalminorOthersParticipating veterinary clinic in LAPS' Spay/Neuter Voucher Program for low-income cat owners in Langley.
• BC SPCAminorOthersLAPS refers animal cruelty cases to BC SPCA. LAPS Animal Control Officers work with BC SPCA on suspected abuse or neglect cases, including assisting with evidence collection. BC SPCA is the primary authority for animal cruelty investigations in BC.
• Langley CitycoreOthersCity of Langley has contracted LAPS for animal control and sheltering services. LAPS provides two full-time Animal Control Officers dedicated to City of Langley and manages sheltering through foster care and third-party boarding facilities.
• Township of LangleycoreOthersTownship of Langley owns the Patti Dale Animal Shelter property and has a service agreement with LAPS for animal control and sheltering services. Township Bylaw Division handles animal control enforcement while LAPS provides sheltering. Township also supports spay/neuter initiatives and ISOasis expansion.
• Metro Vancouver Regional ParksminorOthersLAPS provides donor-funded sheltering services for stray animals found in Metro Vancouver Regional Parks in the Greater Langley area. Dogs with active Township of Langley dog licenses are accepted at the Patti Dale Animal Shelter. LAPS is not paid by Metro Vancouver for this support.
• Longhouse Branding & MarketingminorOthersLonghouse Branding & Marketing built and maintains the LAPS website, as noted in the website footer.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BC SPCA: Provincial animal welfare organization and the primary authority for animal cruelty investigation in BC. LAPS refers cruelty cases to BC SPCA and cooperates on investigations, making it the closest broad-incumbent peer given overlapping jurisdiction and service offerings.

Direct peers

• Vancouver Humane Society: Direct peer offering animal welfare, advocacy, and sheltering services in the broader Metro Vancouver region. Comparable non-profit mission, community program model, and donor-funded operating structure.

Regional players

• Calgary Humane Society: Regional animal sheltering and welfare organization in Alberta offering adoption, animal control, and community programs. Comparable in mission and service mix but serving a different Canadian geography.
• Edmonton Humane Society: Animal welfare non-profit offering sheltering, pet adoption, and community services in Edmonton. Comparable operational model with municipal contract relationships and donation-driven funding.
• Toronto Humane Society: Large Canadian animal welfare non-profit with sheltering, adoption, and community programs. Same operating model as LAPS but at a much larger scale in Ontario, useful as a growth trajectory benchmark.

Emerging players

• Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS): Alberta-based animal rescue organization with adoption, fostering, and community programs. Similar outreach-based model with strong volunteer and foster networks, operating at a comparable scale to LAPS.

Others

• PetSmart Charities of Canada: Major funding body for Canadian animal welfare organizations. Comparable ecosystem position as a funder/promoter of adoption and shelter programs, and a potential investor/partner for LAPS initiatives.
• Humane Canada (Canadian Federation of Humane Societies): National umbrella organization for Canadian animal welfare societies. LAPS operates under Canadian shelter standards issued through this federation, providing an industry-body peer relationship.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/langley-animal-protection-society

Compliance2 records

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