Happy Tails
Hi Ines and Kim
We have given Franklyn a new name! We have been calling him Oliver and he now responds to that.
Also, Jelly (formerly Kali) has accepted him! She is still territorial and prone to a bit of acting up if she's feeling a balance tip in Ollie's favour ... but I caught her snuggling in a chair with him giving him a nice cat bath until he fell asleep, purring, curled into her.
She has been teaching him to scare the squirrel who eats at our bird feeder, to monitor the birds carefully, and to spy on the neighbours. They tumble around the apartment until they fall exhausted into catnaps.
Thank you both for your kindness and help in finding Oliver, he and Jellylorum complete our home.
All the best,
Randine and Jamie
Marlin is still beautiful.
We recently brought home Peter and Paul and they are lovely.
They are coming out of their shells and even staring to play with us.
Here they are having a cuddle in the bathroom sink (they have a bed ... but they love the sink for some reason).
From Luna’s new owner:
Here are a couple photos of the two kids. They are getting along well. Jupiter is so happy to have his new friend around to keep him entertained.
Luna was at my parents' house for a few days this month while I was out of town and she was so well behaved and everyone loves her.
From Luna’s foster mum:
I wasn’t sure Luna would find a furrever home so when [her new owner] came to meet her I had my fingers crossed.
He seemed very taken with her and emailed me that he wanted to adopt her shortly after he met her. She is having a wonderful life with people who adore her.
Miss Lily (now Sweet Kitty) was adopted in February 2011. She loves to relax in the nursery :)
Tora meditating in her garden. She's a happy girl.
JJ and Taylor, who were adopted six months ago.
They are both wonderful kitties and are enjoying life together!
Taylor has some slight visual impairment, but as you can see she can still get herself into mischief. I am sure that her little devil sister baits her into things.
Pepper (Skunky Magoo) is ten months old today :-)
Tora the VOKRA wondercat has decided she likes freshwater best and will sit in the sink until someone turns it on for her.
She will drink for a couple of minutes and then come out with the side of her face soaked!
She has a clean bowl of fresh water that she also drinks from but this is her new habit. She makes us laugh every day.
Thanks Karen :)
Hamish, found at a garbage dump in Terrace, B.C., is now called "Wiggum."
He's such a sweet boy, I just have to look at him and he starts purring.
I've woken up the last three mornings with him snuggling up to me cheek-to-cheek. Hard to believe how much his life has changed in the space of a month, but he's clearly appreciative of it.
Just a little note about the cat with the most extravagant whiskers and plumy tail.
He has decided that I am in fact not "the person who ruined his life". He does not do "daytime" appearances but is very happy to roam around at night and periodically park himself on my bed for lavish pats and belly rubs. He is also making himself available from under the bed within reach for daytime pats.
He and Mimi have had a few close encounters during his nocturnal roaming but aside from a little hissing and then running away (on both their parts) they seem to be managing fine.
Charly and Kiara are getting bigger. I think they're Bombay's with their copper eyes.
Hi Katherine,
Life with Briar is a joy! Truly. We think we have the world’s best and cutest and smartest cat. He spent the first night under my son's bed, but within 12 hours he was out, purring and cuddling. The next day he ventured farther -- out of the bedroom and down the hall a bit. Day three he conquered the Empire of Downstairs and now he pops up everywhere. He's purring behind the monitor now as I type.
We've seen the same trajectory with his playing; at first it was all about cuddles and reassurance -- now he's egging us on to ever more ingenious games.
He certainly has added more to our lives than I ever imagined. (But darn, it sure is hard to get things done!)
Thanks again.
All the best,
Nona
Spooky (October 1999) -- I adopted Spooky from Karen. Spooky is my best friend -- she has a uniquely close and loving bond to me that is unlike any experience that I have had with another feline. She loves to cuddle and is very talkative. The closeness that I have with her is wonderful.
Snugs (July 2010) -- Snugs is a beauty -- she is very affectionate and yet independent. At times she likes to be in her own space atop the scratching post. She loves it when I talk to her.
Maisie (November 2011) -- Maisie is unique -- she is independent, serene in her beauty and loves to bounce around, almost with a child-like exuberance. She loves cooked organic meatballs.
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Just to let you know Pirate (new name Blazer) is adjusting well.
He has already climbed on my lap with intense purr and slept. Early this morning he meowed loudly for food. Of course I sprang out of bed and Mr. Blazer got this wet food.
'm spending time with him in his own room where he is going to be staying for the next few days until he is ready to explore the rest of the house.
Two and a half years ago I decided my five-year-old "cow" cat needed at kitten to play with, as my 10-year-old would have nothing of him.
So I adopted a little orange kitty from VOKRA -- (Baby Jaguar for the Dora the explorer series).
Here are my boys today:
Hi Ines,
I adopted a cat you fostered back in the fall of 2009, a beautiful tortie named Truly, known in my home as She-ra.
I thought I'd write to let you know that she is still doing exceptionally well and is an absolute treasure to have in my home. She has really blossomed into a social, playful and curious cat. Everyone that meets her falls in love with her ... just as I did when I first met her.
Every day I come home from work she is waiting by my front door on her back, waiting for belly rubs and sleeps in my bed with me, under the covers even! I can't tell you enough how much I adore her, she is the absolute best thing that has ever happened to me.
Best regards,
Amanda
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Panther is the most amazing cat! We are so lucky to have him. It took him a couple days to get used to us but once he was he became extremely affectionate and playful.
He has become quite obsessed with water and likes to play in the bath when it's still wet from someone taking a bath. Harriet [our other kitty] and him are slowly becoming friends. He adores Harriet and has a tendency to follow her around constantly, which she is still getting used to.
Update on Aldo and Sterling:
They are doing great and having a blast, tearing around the house and enjoying life. We changed their names shortly after getting them, Sterling became Mel (short for Mel Torme) and Aldo became Louis (for Louis Prima).
They're still best buddies -- as I write this they're beside me tumbling over each other, playing and roughhousing and hiding in a box that seems to be the best toy ever.
A note from Big Al's owner. Big Al was brought to the barn after being abandoned by his owners and found in a house full of snakes.
Dear VOKRA,
I just wanted to send you a quick email to let you know how lucky I am to have Big Al.
He is so very loved! He is a wonderful cat. He is super confident and social and so funny, a real character! When my friends come over he greets them and jumps on their laps. Everyone loves him!
He and I have bonded and love each other so much. When I get home at night, he must hear me getting off the elevator because he is waiting by the door when I come in. In the morning, he waits patiently until I get out of bed before demanding his breakfast! I am so in love with this cat.
Everyone in the building loves him, including the landlady, and fight over who gets to stay with him when I go away.
All in all, the best experience, and thank you so much! I am so lucky!
Thank you again!
Gillian and Big Al
One year ago I adopted my VOKRA kitten, Lacey. So glad I did -- coolest cat in the world (she helps me pack).
Our super happy purr-bots two weeks after being introduced to their forever home!
Thank you VOKRA!!!!
It's been more than a year now since I adopted my little Tigerlily and I just want to say thank you so much to VOKRA for helping me find her.
Cino (my other cat) and I love her so much, and every day I look at her I think how lucky I am to have the two sweetest cats in the world and I'm so glad that she is happy and safe! :)
Tanya and Mark,
Here are a couple of pictures of the two kittens with Lian. They're already good friends, it seems, so your prediction regarding how long it would take for them to take to each other was perfect.
Thanks again.
Hi Lisa,
Just want to let you know that Sugar (formerly Petunia) is doing wonderful! She is a little love bug; really sweet and adorable. I just love her so much! I laugh a lot watching her play -- she's too funny!
I am very happy and grateful for this wonderful little cat and I can't thank you enough.
Hi Kim,
I adopted Malana Sept.1, 2011.She was the beauty with six toes on each paw and the coolest personality!
I just wanted to touch base with you on her progress. She has become themost wonderful, affectionate, loving cat I have ever met.With patience and a lot of TLC, she changed from a nervous, scared cat to a calmtrusting member of the family that I love so much as my male cat does also.
By adopting her, Casper became a happier cat since mourning the loss of his last female friend.They have become very close. She also gained weight, loves to eat and play.
Thank you again for bringing us all together.
Hi Karen
Just wanted to let you know that I am doing fine in my new home. I live with Nikki the dog and Sei Shi the cat with our parents Gary and Lin.
Sei Shi is still taking some time to warm up to me but I know she will come round in time because I keep showing her how lovable I am.
Nikki is my pal and we play a lot together. We chase each other and play hide and go seek. When we are tired out we curl up together for a lovely nap.
Mom and Dad got me a lovely travel condo for my bedroom, where I sleep at night or hang out when they have to both go out. I have lots to do in my condo. There is a scratch board, a hanging ball to bat and a hanging fuzzy snake dog for me to wrestle with or cuddle with when I am sleeping.
Love Taijii (aka Tinnkerbell)
Dear Shelly,
I understand from Alex that Dano and Twilight have been quickly adopted, as of last week and by a loving couple who will cherish them like children. How could the outcome be better?
I know they are wonderful kitties but you and VOKRA created the environment and conditions whereby they were lovingly fostered and presented for adoption together. You have also gone out of your way to make Alex feel as good about it as you have the kitties. Thanks so much for that.
You are doing an amazing job.
With all good wishes, and thanks for much for your kindnesses and caring.
These two came to us 2.5 weeks ago and I think they are getting comfortable :)
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Cali in her new home.
Hi Shelley!
It is an absolute delight to have Fern!! After bringing her home, I settled her into her new room (my office - a large room which looks out to Coal Harbour) which has all the goodies she needs and she immediately starting happily exploring and playing with her toys and scratching post.
Oh my goodness! What a cutie pie and as gentle as can be. She is also SUPER affectionate and has quite the motor on her!!
As I type this she is purring away on my lap looking at me with the most gorgeous eyes. I am still in awe at finding another perfect kitty!
To everyone at VOKRA, especially Peggy, Karen and Donna.
Blaze is doing very well in his new home and am ecstatic to say that Chase-Manhattan has been very tolerant and accepting of Blaze.
At first there were a few hisses and Chase seemed a bit perturbed and angry with me, but today when I got home from work they were sleeping within four inches of each other, then Chase woke up and actually licked Blaze and since I have been home I haven’t seen them far apart from each other.
Howie was rescued from somewhere outside of Terrace. He had a mite infestation and was in a bad way and stopped taking care of himself.
But he's looking great now, eats like a horse and is super affectionate. Loves playing and to be held and rubbed by everyone.
A dream cat. And our first one too!
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Lizzie ... Thanks Vokra, she's doing great.
Just like her poppa, Frieda decided she didn't really like her birth name much and had it changed. Fortunately, cat name changes are quicker and cheaper than human names and she is now known by the mysterious yet cute name "Vesper".
Vesper is doing well and has a voracious appetite. She is a little more timid about exploring her new surroundings. She's very comfortable in my room, but the rest of the apartment is a bit scary to her still. But we're making progress, last night she explored the living room a bit more thoroughly and got to know my roommate.
She is extremely affectionate. I've never known a cat to be so quick to purr and so comfortable curled up in my skinny lap.
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Roamin' Roma(n) is now safely settled in at his new home. He didn't seem to mind the car trip much since he's now happily sitting on my lap, purring and getting treats.
I think I'll call him Jack, that way he can be "le bon Jack" when he's a good kitty.
Thanks!
Dear VOKRA,
Thank you for my wonderful kitty Zhulik. I got him two years ago when I lived in Vancouver. He has since moved with me to live in Los Angeles and now has a dad (my husband) and a little brother (another rescue cat we have).
Zhulik's VOKRA name was "Bamboozle." He was thrown to the streets by a cat hoarder in Surrey after the police made her get rid of her 30 cats. He lived in a warehouse (if I remember correctly) for two or three months during a cold Vancouver winter, and then was trapped by VOKRA (apparently he was difficult to trap so it took awhile).
With patience and lots of love Zhulik opened up and became the sweetest, most loving cat I've ever met. Zhulik is cross-eyed, chubby and when he sleeps his tongue sticks out. :) He's so gentle, clean, personable, well-behaved and playful. He purrs non-stop and is always wrestling with his little brother, Leonya.
Zhulik is my little angel sent down from heaven with the help of VOKRA :)
Thank you VOKRA,
Elizabeth and Lynn! :)
Peggy,
It has been a full week since we adopted Nuka and I just wanted to let you know that she has adjusted extremely well into our family. Our other kitty has fully accepted them and they started napping together yesterday.
He is one of the most considerate, handsome cats that I have ever met. We are truly blessed to have him.
I just want to thank everyone for the wonderful work that you do. Thank you.
Hi Guys!
I just thought you would want to know the girls are quite happy so far!! They have explored every corner of the place. They have chilled on the bed, played with their toys and stared out the window.
Cloe climbed on the back of the couch where I was sitting and was kneading and purring away and getting all up in my face with kisses. Misty hid under the couch for 10 minutes and then explored more, played in the sink, followed me around a bit and then got on her scratching pad and had a little go at it.
Needless to say, they seem to be adjusting quite well already. Cloe just came up to cuddle with me on the couch. And is rubbing all over my laptop right now.
Thank you sooo much for letting me bring these little ones into my home and family. They are just the sweetest girls ever!!
Dear Karen and Shelley,
We just wanted to thank you again for rescuing Purr Machine. She is just an absolute delight. She is great with the kids, visitors and is bossing around my sister's puppy! They are hilarious together, wanting the same toys. She seeks the dog out when she's here visiting, no hiding for her!
Keep up the great work and thank you for finding us an already beloved member of the family.
Hi VOKRA,
We adopted this brother and sister duo two months ago. They are now nearly seven months old.
They are full of energy and sweetness. Equinox, or Nox as we like to call him, loves to snuggle and is a complete purr machine. Solstice, or Sol, is very playful, especially with hair!
They are extremely cute together, always cuddling and cleaning each other. These two kittens have been a wonderful addition to our household.
Thanks!
Hi Wendy,
I've attached a picture of Bubba and Wiley in their Halloween Hats - (not my idea by the way).
He's doing fine at his new home. Wiley has adopted him with no problems. Wiley is so easy going. Tigger has his noise out of joint but gets alone with Bubba. Bubba follows Tigger around all the time
just like a little brother. Bubba's a great little guy and we're glad to have given him a new home.
Hi VOKRA ladies!
Thank you SO much for helping me find Sofie (who became "Smudge" on the way home)!
On a hunch, I brought our younger dog with me so that Smudge would acclimate to 'doggie smells' before we got to the house and they hit it off as though they'd been raised together.
Smudge slept on the dashboard of the car while we waited for the ferry and now that we're home, she's dividing her time between eating her dinner and exploring.
Thanks again!
Dear VOKRA,
Just wanted to give a big thanks to VOKRA! Ginger was adopted from you guys last year and as of November has been a member our family for almost a year now.
He truly is a character and we love and charish him all the time. Thanks again for letting us have another member of the family!
Hello,
Just wanted to let you know that we brought H.W. home yesterday and he seems to be settling in very well. He and our resident cat are accustoming themselves to each other through the door; there has been much sniffing and yowling, but neither seem overly stressed or aggressive, good signs.
H.W. was very excited to see us this morning and couldn't cuddle enough. :D
Thanks for all your help in making this possible! I talk the ears off anyone who listens about him and VOKRA.
Hi Kim,
Mel and Toby are settling in just fine.They and our dog Fay are coming to an understanding about respectful boundaries. This involves much hissing and puffy tails at times, but they are working things out pretty quickly.
Thanks again for all your help.
Hello
Enzo is now over one year and still is a little bugger. His foster parents had it right about this one. Even though he manages to destroy anything "chewable" he brings me much joy!
Enzo has traveled through the USA down to Texas for a few months and back up on a long car drive. He’s a feral lil’ creature that still is pretty small and Kawaii!
Thanks,
Kim!
Hi Karen,
Thought you might like to see how comfortable Rupert is with us ... he and Kiko have 'bonded' so well ... he's a real sweetie and LOVES to be cuddled ... Kiko's much 'softer' too, these days.
Thought you might get a giggle out of this ... I just went into the bedroom for something and saw them asleep on the bed - together ... too cute!!!
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Hello!
Midna is doing wonderful! She's my baby and I can't thank you enough for matching her up with me. She's everything I wanted. She's about seven months now and a brat! She's in her teenager stage and likes to shred loose paper on the floor and knock over full glasses of water!! She also really loves hair ties. She hoards them in all water dishes and sleeping places.
She's learning to stand up to my shepherd cross at home. She's spunky and social ... well she's perfect ;) Thank you again.
Hi Ines,
Just sending a photo of the kitties with my son and daughter. My kids love them.
Cloud is now called Suki. Have bought some coconut oil and the seem to be cleaning themselves more often. The stains are coming off slowly. The kitties have adapted very easily and they are a joy to have.
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Spencer and Sasha growing up.
We got this wonderful brother and sister pair from VOKRA in May. They were very happy to be homed together.
Now seven months old, they play their way through life together and enjoy every minute of life.
Thank you to VOKRA and their foster mum Laura for bringing them safely into the world.
Seamus (formerly Copper) joined our family about two weeks ago. He's already running the household and enjoys his morning cuddles. Thanks VOKRA!
Ex-Vokra kitty (Trout Lake - Blackie) Pearl, tries on her Christmas cape for size. This will be her first Christmas in my home and I think she is looking forward to it.
Read more about Pearl’s rescue.
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The kitties I adopted are now named Tweak and Token.
They are awesome kitties and are doing great. Spoiled rotten now as both my husband and I work from home so they get plenty of love and play. They both love to play fetch with us and their acrobatics are pretty amazing.
Token (all black boy) likes to talk to us and I have taught him to shake a paw. Tweak (fluffy white with black girl) is a little more reserved, but will try give my face a cleaning whenever I give her a chance. Token is a bit of a mamma's boy & Tweak is definitely daddy's lil girl. Even though they are siblings their personalities are very,very different. They are a furry bundle of fun!
We are so lucky to have adopted two amazing cats!"
Almost a year together! Who's the boss?
Just a quick update to let you know that Winona's new parents absolutely love her and are very happy they adopted her. She easily transitioned into her new household without much stress and the other VOKRA cat "Sam" has been fairly calm around her.
She is very friendly and affectionate and has already brought them a gift ... a mouse!!! She is an indoor cat so this means mice are getting into their place ... so the whole famliy is happy that she will keep this situation under control :)
Read more about Winona's second chance at happiness.
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Karen,
I just wanted to give you a quick update on Twix and Oreo (formerly Balto).
The kittens are doing great. They are settling in very well, but last night Twix was determined to bolt from the safe room and ran right out and almost right into our black Labrador, Naslund, who was lying down in the hallway.
Neither Twix or Naslund were the slightest bit concerned about meeting each other in this manner.Naslund is the most tolerant dog you could ever meet, and all he did is look up and roll his eyes at us, as if to say, “Do I really have to put up with this?” Then he went back to what he was doing.
Oreo is not quite the same fan of Naslund and hisses when she gets a glimpse of him through the door way. Both kittens have fit right in and made this home and both are ready to start exploring our house more, but we are trying to take is slow.
Thanks
Margot
From Karen Duncan, VOKRA President, November 2011:
This is Kathy that I trapped on the coldest night of year last winter.
The man who had been feeding her for months after another person moved away was worried as it was so cold. So I trapped her ... she then got out of kennel in my office and lived behind the furnace for a couple of months, being very tidy, using box .. .eating all her food but hissing and panicking if I went too near.
All the sudden she started coming to me for treats and purring. And rubbing against my legs. I had her go to foster then and she has just gotten better and better.
Karen
From Kathy’s New Furever Mom:
Hi Karen,
I just want to update you on how wonderful Kathy is doing! She is socomfortable with her surroundings now she never goes into the washroom tohide anymore.
She is the most affectionate and loving cat ever. When I get home from work, she is meowing, following me around, rubbing up against my legs and just demanding to be petted and cuddled. I have to spend a good 10 minutes with her before I can take off my coat! As soon as I sit down, she is instantly on my lap and headbutting my hands until I start petting her. She purrs non-stop and is very vocal and meows to me when I talk to her.
I am slowly teaching her to play with toys but she is very scared and even hostile towards cat beds of all types. She seems to enjoy sleeping on my bed anyways and I am more than happy to have her use me as a pillow! Sometimes I wake up with her on top of my chest or back and even my face or neck few times! She loves giving me massages and kneads on my arms and legs that I am constantly covered in tiny scratches from this lovely act of affection.
I am so happy she is showing so much affection and love. I am truly lucky to have such an amazing cat as Kathy in my life and hopefully she is as happy as I am! She brought so much joy into my life and I can't imagine my life without her now.
Naomi
My VOKRA kitties adopted in 2008 at eight weeks old and now big, happy three year olds! We love them so much :)
Their names were Pumpkin and Button. They had come from Keremeos. We named the white and orange one Mason and the orange one is Hammy :)
Hi Peg,
The boys are home and are adapting so well. They came out of the cat carrier and walked around like the owned the place! No hesitation at all.
These two have an amazing energy that makes me feel like we won the lottery! They are so well behaved and communicative. They have been affectionate right from the get go. I am so grateful to your organization for socializing them so well. They really are amazing. They are adapting so well in the first eight hours I have never experienced this smooth a transition with any cat or dog. Even when in the car they were so well behaved and communicative.
My wife and I are so happy we are bursting. They both act like they have known us for years. It's amazing. As I am typing this Mick is walking on the keyboard!
I cannot express how amazing the experience has been from the get go.
With much gratitude
Joe
Pumpkin says thank you for finding him a nice home two years ago. He couldn't be a happier and better kitty!
Friendliest cat we've ever met! Wants nothing more than to cuddle in between his outdoor adventures. Even comes for walks with us and sits on command!
Hi there,
Just to let you know that Zeppy and Lola just had their first annual check up and shots at Killarney Animal Hospital. They both got a clean bill of health.
I did learn that two kitties that love each other would rather be crowded in one carrier together, rather be in two separate ones. They were so upset on the way there, crying all the way -- I wanted them to have space so used two carriers. The doctor was right when he suggested they would be happier together, and they were quiet and content on the way home.
Thanks Again!Hope you have a wonderful Holiday Season!
Patti
Hi Ines,
I don't know if you remember me, but I adopted a cat you fostered back in the fall of 2009, a beautiful tortie named Truly, known in my home as She-ra.
I thought I'd write to let you know that she is still doing exceptionally well and is an absolute treasure to have in my home. She has really blossomed into a social, playful and curious cat. Everyone that meets her falls in love with her ... just as I did when I first met her.
Every day I come home from work she is waiting by my front door on her back, waiting for belly rubs and sleeps in my bed with me, under the covers even! I can't tell you enough how much I adore her, she is the absolute best thing that has ever happened to me.
I hope you enjoy these photos and this little update. I hope that you are doing well and have some sweet kitties to look after :-)
Best regards,
Amanda
Just an update on our new kittens Tommy and Jerry.
They are doing amazingly well, they are sooooo cuddly and playful, they love their fuzzy blankie and love to have their tummies rubbed, instant purring in stereo!!! Two happy kittens.
Hi VOKRA
I'm not sure if you remember these two -- Tumble and Twister but they were Tweedle's siblings.
I always like to send the happy updates to you because it is so nice to hear how VOKRA's kitties are doing.
Valerie
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Roxy and Sebastian (aka Zach) settling in nicely!!
Hello VOKRA,
Happy Holidays! Here is a photo of VOKRA kitty (Calypso) Frida with her big brother Picasso having a bath together.
Kelly
The kittens continue to do great and have fit right in with our family. They are eating and growing like crazy.
Our cat will tolerate them now but we don’t leave them in the same room if we aren’t there, as the kittens try too hard to get him to play, which he has no interest in doing.
They have made fast friend with the dog, as you can see.
Margot
Pixel and Milo, four months after being adopted into their furever home. This is their favourite birdwatching spot. Thank you, VOKRA.
Otto and Gretchon.
Vedder is doing fine.
Devo, the rescued Feral, says, 'Wish upon a star!'
Tiger Lily is doing well! Thank you.
Adopted Coal and Copper (aka Denzel and Merryweather) in October. They are best friends and love having adventures or curling up wiht a snooze with me.
I fed the feral cat outside my house for YEARS! He was too wild for me to catch, my cats didn't like him, and clumps of his hair would fall out, making me wonder if he was contagious.
I made him a little house, but still, that he survived as long as he did, through -20 winters, and despite predators of all sorts, is just amazing. I never tried to trap him because I was afraid [other rescues] would put him down. When he showed up this winter in such bad health that he was trying to get into my house despite his fear of me and my cats, and he was so weak that he was easy to catch, I finally brought him in.
With no money for a vet, I was at a total loss. One picture and comment on Facebook was all it took. By morning I had the name of a no-kill rescue site a half-hour drive from me.
Bless you, VOKRA, for doing what you do (and for giving me the number of the rescue site).
Happy Holidays to all the people who keep VOKRA going.
Here's one of your rescue kitties (Koru) all settled in and chilling out on top of her cat tree. Thank you for looking after all the stray kitties in Vancouver and finding them homes :)
From Karen:
Wow! This kitty had been pregnant on street. She was close to dying when Maria trapped her at A&W. Kittens were dead and she was badly infected. We did emerg op and she was saved by great Killarney Vets!
It was a week of touch and go. We did not know if she would make it. More than likely dumped when owners moved. She came in to us in April 2011.
She looks like an entirely different cat. Thank you so much for sending her picture in!
Dear VOKRA,
Greetings of the season to you! This is a little update on Sash (formerly Ashley) and Skor who we adopted on Jan. 8, 2011.
What a year it's been! They have settled in nicely and have brought lots of great energy into our lives. Skor has gotten over his need to leave his mark all over the house and he now confines it to the litter box. Sash is a little sweetie who is a cuddle bug in bed.
They love to snuggle and play and have brought so much joy and love into our home.
Thank you VOKRA and Merry Christmas!
Hi VOKRA,
Just a little note to let you know how the girls are doing. We haverenamed Gracia as Zoe (light) and Mona as Britta (strength).
First day, they settled in and have been eating well and using theirlitter box. Avi (our dog) was very excited to smell them.
Next day, we set them up in the study with a screen between them andAvi so that they could see each other. They came right up to thescreen with curiosity and Avi hung out happily looking at them. Laterthat day, both girls tackled the screen and found their way out. Theymarched passed Avi and continued up into the rest of the house. Wehave been allowing them access to the whole house along with Avi since -- always supervised.
Zoe doesn't seem to mind dog kisses and grooming;Britta is getting in the groove with dog affection, and is also goodat tapping Avi on the nose to remind him of his manners and her space requirements.
The girls are active purr and cuddle machines. We are delighted withthem.
Happy New Year Karen, Shelly, Lisa and Teri!!
We had a fun Christmas and New Year at our new home! Santa gave us some new fuzzy toys and we also got some yummy (healthy) snacks!
We like to sleep under the Christmas tree cuz Daddy & Mummy put lots of lights on the tree and they created a nice warm place for us to sleep!!
We also like to hang out together on the scratching post and watch the birds fly by!
We do miss Teri because she spoiled us too!!! We have attached a few photos so all of you can see how cute we still are!
We hope you had a fun and Merry Christmas and that you have lots of success finding new homes for kitties like us in 2012!!
Pushes and purrs,
Sade and Samson xox
Hi VOKRA
Just wanted to let you know how I am doing. I live with Nikki the dog and Sei Shi the cat with our parents Gary and Lin.
Sei Shi is still taking some time to warm up to me but I know she will come round in time because I keep showing her how lovable I am. Nikki is my pal and we play a lot together. We chase each other and play hide and go seek. When we are tired out we curl up together for a lovely nap.
Mom and Dad got me a lovely travel condo for my bedroom, where I sleep at night or hang out when they have to both go out. I have lots to do in my condo. There is a scratch board, a hanging ball to bat and a hanging fuzzy snake dog for me to wrestle with or cuddle with when I am sleeping.
Love Taijii (aka Tinkerbell)
Hi Karen,
Just thought I'd send you a few pictures of our kitties. We've renamed them Ares (was Mojo) and Callisto (was Licorice).
Santa gave us exactly what we wanted for Christmas under the tree -- two of the most adorable kittens. You'll notice our VERY sparsely decorated Christmas tree -- we had to remove anything remotely fragile or small that could possibly harm the kitties before their arrival. As we say, anything not nailed down will be considered a cat toy.
As you can see, they've settled nicely into their new home and we're giving them oodles of loving. They're really just such wonderful kittens.
Anyways, just thought I'd give you a little update. We love em. ;-) That you again for letting us adopt them.
Here are pics when VOKRA rescued Ares and Callisto:
Ares and Callisto today:
From Jasmine's new mummy:
Second night she suddenly came out from behind the toilet and I got to pet her, rub her belly and hear her purr for the first time.
We've opened the bathroom door the last couple of nights and she's begun to cautiously explore. Last night she began to really relax and play laser pointer with us. She also slept in the bed with us briefly!
Thanks so much to Maria & VOKRA.
Momma was a feral kitty in our alley living under a car with her babies. VOKRA came and trapped them. Momma got released back outside after being spayed.
She didn't get used to people. We fed her and gave her fresh water. That was four years ago. It's been a slow process with her, from her living in our garage to sleeping in our laundry room, coming in and out of our house and since we moved to a busy street she's an indoor cat now.
Her favourite thing is to cuddle and she loves kisses. She shoves her face in yours just for the kisses. I wish all the stray kitties out their got a happy ending like she has. She's come such a long way.
