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Vokra

Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association

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At VOKRA, we rescue, heal, then place cats - first in our network of foster homes, then in carefully matched, loving, forever homes. We’re a passionate, volunteer-driven charity with extensive cat care experience.

VOkra in the News

Global News interview with Karen Duncan Co-Founder of Vokra

At the moment , we have 402 cats and kittens in our care.  Most in foster homes and 20 at our intake building. The grey kittens were brought to be on TV as they are easier to wrangle, but the majority of our cats are adults. 

The kittens were found by our trappers when they responded to a call for help where there were over 25 cats. They were under 2 weeks old and were found out in the open suffering from cold, dehydration and starvation. Through intensive care they survived. 

We are often asked if we get government funding. Apart from receiving a $44,000 gaming grant once a year, no we do not.  To put in perspective, one month of vet bills can be $50,000. We pay out much more for the care of our cats than what is brought in, in adoption fees. 

Our organization has always kept going due to our wonderful volunteers. We have so many people in our teams:  foster, adoption, trapping, medical, catcare at our building, media, and many more.  Their unwavering commitment is what enables us to continue our mission and provide a better life for these cats in need.

 

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Adopt

Each year more than 1,200 cats and kittens are adopted through VOKRA. Our adoption counsellors follow a robust matching process to ensure you find your perfect companion. Plus we're always here after the adoption if you need ongoing advice.

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Get Involved

Volunteers and fosters are at the heart of everything we do. Without them, we couldn’t rescue and find loving homes for the more than 1,400 kittens and cats VOKRA takes in each year. There are many ways to become involved in our organization.

Ways to Give

As a volunteer-driven non-profit, your help is vital to ending cat overpopulation and homelessness. All donations go directly to funding the supplies, equipment, veterinary and operational costs required to ensure the cats in our care are warm, safe and healthy.

Sponsor a Cat

As a sponsor, you’ll help provide care for one of our long-term residents.

Legacy Giving

Consider leaving a gift to current and future cats in VOKRA’s care.

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Why pairs are purrfect!

At VOKRA, we're all about the purr-fect match between cats and adopters. Here's why pairs often work best:

  1. Social Skills: Kittens learn vital behaviors from their siblings.

  2. Bonding: Many kittens share a deep bond with their littermates.

  3. Learning Together: From jumping to balancing, kittens teach each other.

  4. Security: Especially for rescued kittens, a sibling offers comfort.

But every kitty's unique! While we love pairs, we always aim for the best fit. Sometimes, a solo kitten might join a home with another cat, or an independent adult cat might prefer flying solo.

Curious about the benefits of adopting two kittens? Dive deeper here.

Resources

We’ve put together some resources to help ensure your cat is happy and healthy.

Below you’ll find links to some of our most requested information. To view all our resources click here.

Bringing home your new cat

Advice on introducing your new cat or kitten to your home, food choices and litter box training.

Health and care

Just as you would make sure your home is safe for a toddler, you need to be sure your home is safe for your new family member.

Steps to take if your cat is missing

Sometimes, despite our best efforts, cats manage to sneak out a door or window. Here are some steps to take as soon as you discover your cat is missing.