Emma is a valued member of our Socialization Team and was nominated by former team lead Mairi Buhler, who shared:
Read More“Emma is an incredibly dedicated and reliable socializer. She has an outstanding skill set and often is the first to provide very accurate insight into a cat’s behavior and then formulates a recommended action plan for how the rest of the team should interact with the cat.
Celebrating 25 Years of Rescue
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Jericho Beach, Vancouver
Goal: $250,000
2025 marks 25 years of VOKRA rescuing, healing, and rehoming thousands of cats and kittens across Metro Vancouver. It's a moment to celebrate our legacy—but also a time to come together during one of the most challenging years we’ve ever faced.
Read MoreThe Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association (VOKRA) invites the community to dive into our story through a feature in the Vancouver Guardian. The article, “Charitable Choices: Maria Soroski and Karen Duncan of VOKRA,” highlights our journey from rescuing newborn kittens to leading the charge against cat homelessness.
Read MoreThe Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association (VOKRA) urgently calls on the community for support as our upcoming “Walk for the Kitties” event is facing a significant fundraising deficit. With just two weeks remaining until the event on September 8th at Jericho Beach, VOKRA has raised just over $28,000—falling far short of our $100,000 goal. This shortfall comes at a time when our rescue operations are more essential than ever.
Read MoreGlobal News interview with Karen Duncan Co-Founder of Vokra
Read MoreJoin Us for Our Biggest Fundraiser Event of the Year!
Prepare to lace up your sneakers and hit the beach for a cause close to our hearts. The 2024 Walk for the Kitties is almost approaching, and we’re thrilled to ask you to join us at Jericho Beach on September 8th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a 5k fun walk.
Read MoreIn this installment of Happy Tails, Matthew tells us the story of how he came to adopt Augustus aka. Augie, a stray cat that was rescued by Maria, VOKRA co-founder & trapper extraordinaire, after he was discovered under the Granville bridge living in dire condition.
Read MoreLindsay's journey into cat adoption began with fostering for Vokra. After fostering a two-year-old tabby named Russell and a shy ten-year-old cat named Ai, Lindsay found fostering rewarding but also difficult when it was time to say goodbye. She decided that the next cat she fostered…
Read MoreWith the holiday season fast approaching, VOKRA has some incredibly talented supporters who are selling their purrfect original handmade pieces with proceeds going to VOKRA kitties. Here are some ways you can help make a meaningful impact for the kitties AND find something special for yourself and your loved ones.
Read MoreFrom a challenging start in a hoarding situation to becoming an indispensable member of a loving family, Sheldon's journey is a testament to the miracles that organizations like VOKRA can achieve. Dive into Sheldon's captivating story, as narrated by his loving adopters, and discover the transformative power of love and care.
Read MoreAndrea has been a huge part of VOKRA since 2011 ...She volunteered a lot at my home, where we were…
Read MoreOur largest annual fundraiser, Walk for the Kitties, was an outstanding success, and we owe it all to the incredible support and contributions…
Read MoreJoin us at Walk for the Kitties on June 4th as we release our new limited-edition kitty-themed t-shirt, designed in collaboration with Nicole.
Read MoreTop dog is former Flight Centre executive and Naturally Urban founder, Brian Feldbloom. When he’s not sniffing out the best wholesale deals for his customers, he’s donating to local charities on their behalf.
Read MoreVOKRA (Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association) is thrilled to unveil an exciting t-shirt collaboration with the talented local artist, Paige Jung.
Read MoreIn this position, Jennifer has fostered over 30 cats for VOKRA since 2016. She has a special affinity for helping scared and shy cats and gaining their trust to help them blossom…
Read MoreVOKRA receives our first installment of cat litter from World’s Best Cat Litter as part of their new sponsorship program, GiveGiveLitter® Initiative, and we couldn’t be happier about it!
Read MoreVOKRA is excited to announce and welcome back FirstMate as a sponsor for our 14th annual Walk for the Kitties event on June 4, 2023!
VOKRA is thrilled to announced that Natasha Wodak, a Canadian Olympian Athlete, and proud VOKRA volunteer, is this year’s Walk for the Kitties Ambassador.
Read MoreA huge thank you to all of our volunteers doing National Volunteer Week 2023
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