Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association

Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association (VOKRA) is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming orphaned and abandoned kittens. They strive to provide a safe haven and promote responsible pet ownership through education and community engagement.

Walk for the Kitties 2026 🐾 Event Highlights 🎉<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">5km walk with stunning ocean views</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Opening ceremony with guest speakers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">T-shirt included with every registration</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Raffles, photo booths &amp; kitty-themed fun!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">VOKRA merchandise available for purchase</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Snacks, hydration stations, and family-friendly fun</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sponsor stands featuring local businesses, giveaways, and cat-themed goodies</li></ul>🏆 Fundraising Competition &ndash; Win Prizes! This year, there&rsquo;s an extra reason to get your fundraising going! The top 4 individual fundraisers will win prizes!The competition runs until midnight on September 30, so even after Walk day, you&rsquo;ll have time to keep fundraising, share your page, and climb the leaderboard.The winners will be announced October 1! 🎉 Help Us Save More LivesEvery year, VOKRA rescues thousands of cats and kittens who need medical care, food, shelter, and a safe place to recover.With rising veterinary costs and the increasing cost of caring for vulnerable cats, your support is more important than ever. Our commitment to never euthanize for space means we continue to say yes to cats who need us most.Walk for the Kitties 2026 brings our community together to have fun, raise funds, and help VOKRA continue saving lives.Funds raised go directly toward:🩺 Emergency veterinary care and medical treatment🍽️ Specialty food, medications, and daily care supplies🏠 Foster care, adoption services, and rescue operationsHow to Participate🖊️ Register to WalkJoin us for a scenic 5km walk at Jericho Beach! Bring your family, friends, and fellow cat lovers and help us make a difference.Your registration includes entry and a Walk for the Kitties T-shirt!🎟️ Adult Registration:&nbsp;$50🎟️ Youth Registration:&nbsp;$25🎯 Fundraise for the KittiesOnce you&#39;ve registered, start fundraising! Set a personal goal, form a team, or fundraise on your own.Every donation, every share, and every step helps us save more lives.Rescue. Heal. Love. Repeat.Because every step saves lives. 💛🐾

VOKRA's Walk for the Kitties 2026 Registration!

We rarely get to gather in person, or to thank you properly for all you do. Your time, your sacrifices, and your dedication make VOKRA&rsquo;s mission possible&mdash;and we want to celebrate YOU! 📅&nbsp;Date:&nbsp;Saturday, January 3, 2026🕓 Time: 4:00 PM &ndash; 8:30 PM📍 Venue: VanDusen Botanical Garden🎉 Style: Casual, drop-in event Here&rsquo;s what&rsquo;s planned: 🐾 A warm, relaxed atmosphere with small nibbles and non-alcohol beverages🎲 Fun games like cornhole💬 A chance to connect and socialize with fellow volunteers🌟 Significant others and children welcome🎟 Discounted Festival of Lights tickets (must pre-purchase)

VOKRA's First Volunteer & Staff Appreciation Event of 2026

Welcome to our online fundraising auction. 📣 Each item up for bid has been generously donated by our supporters, partners, and sponsors, with all proceeds directly benefiting our cause. By participating in our auction, you&#39;re not just acquiring remarkable items; you&#39;re also making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. Spread the word, rally your friends and family, and together, let&#39;s make this auction a success! 🚀 Thank you for your support, and happy bidding! Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association

Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association's 25th year Silent Auction

It&#39;s VOKRA&#39;s 25th Anniversary Year! Event Highlights&nbsp;🎉<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">5km walk with stunning ocean views</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Opening ceremony with guest speakers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">T-shirt included with every registration</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Post-walk activities: raffles, photo booths &amp; kitty themed fun!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">VOKRA merchandise available for purchase</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Snacks, hydration stations, and family-friendly fun!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sponsor Stands featuring local businesses, giveaways, and cat-themed goodies</li></ul>This year marks a huge milestone for VOKRA &ndash; 25 years of saving lives, reuniting families, and giving thousands of vulnerable cats and kittens a second chance. But while we celebrate this anniversary, we&rsquo;re also facing one of the most difficult years in our history. With the rising cost of vet care, medical emergencies, and skyrocketing operational expenses, the financial strain on our rescue has never been heavier. Our commitment to never euthanize for space and to provide the best care possible means we often take in the most at-risk, injured, or neglected cats&mdash;and they need us now more than ever. <img width="14" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1750003195/wysiwyg/fy73akz0hjlcc7anfgv6.png" alt="💔" fr-original-style="" style="position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">&nbsp;Tough economic times are hitting animal rescues hard. But we believe in the power of community&mdash;and in the kindness of people like you. Our Mission This Year Walk for the Kitties 2025 is our biggest and most ambitious fundraiser yet. With a goal to raise $250,000 and engage 400 participants, your involvement means everything. Funds raised go directly toward: 🩺 Emergency veterinary care and medical treatment🍽️ Specialty food, medications, and daily care supplies🏠 Our foster network, adoption program, and rescue logistics How to Participate 🖊️&nbsp;Register to WalkJoin us for a scenic 5km walk at Jericho Beach! Celebrate compassion, community, and cats. Registration includes entry + a commemorative 25th Anniversary T-shirt! &nbsp;🎟️ $40 Early Bird(includes T-shirt + entry) &mdash; Ends August 15&nbsp;🎟️ $50 Regular &mdash; August 16 and after&nbsp; If you&#39;re walking with us, we encourage you to set a personal fundraising goal of at least $250&mdash;enough to fully cover the cost of care for one rescued cat from intake to adoption. 💡 But don&rsquo;t stop there! Many participants raise $500, $1,000, or more by reaching out to friends, family, coworkers, and their social networks. Every share, every story, and every donation helps us save more lives. 🎯&nbsp;Once you have signed up we&#39;ll provide helpful tips, templates, and tools to make fundraising easy&mdash;and fun! 👉Start Fundraising Now: &nbsp; <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/peer-to-peer/vokras-2025-walk-for-the-kitties" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Start a team, join one or fundraise solo.</a> Rescue. Heal. Love. Repeat. Because every step saves lives. 💛🐾

2025 Walk For The Kitties Registration!

25th Anniversary Edition! 📍 Location: Locarno Beach Picnic Site (1451 Discovery Street)🗓️ Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025⏰ Start Time: 10:00am🐾 Route: 5km loop 🎯 Fundraising Goal: $250,000🎟️ Early Bird Deadline: Aug.15, 2025👕 T-Shirts: commemorative 25th Anniversary T-shirt Included in all registrations. Additional available for purchase at the event.🎟️ Ticket Costs:Early Bird (until August 15): $40Regular Price (after August 15): $50(Includes entry + commemorative 25th Anniversary T-shirt)Why We WalkThis year marks a huge milestone for VOKRA – 25 years of saving lives, reuniting families, and giving thousands of vulnerable cats and kittens a second chance. But while we celebrate this anniversary, we’re also facing one of the most difficult years in our history.With the rising cost of vet care, medical emergencies, and skyrocketing operational expenses, the financial strain on our rescue has never been heavier. Our commitment to never euthanize for space and to provide the best care possible means we often take in the most at-risk, injured, or neglected cats—and they need us now more than ever. Tough economic times are hitting animal rescues hard. But we believe in the power of community—and in the kindness of people like you.Our Mission This YearWalk for the Kitties 2025 is our biggest and most ambitious fundraiser yet. With a goal to raise $250,000 and engage 400 participants, your involvement means everything.Funds raised go directly toward:🩺 Emergency veterinary care and medical treatment🍽️ Specialty food, medications, and daily care supplies🏠 Our foster network, adoption program, and rescue logisticsHow to Participate🖊️ Register to WalkJoin us for a scenic 5km walk at Jericho Beach! Celebrate compassion, community, and cats.🎟️ $40 Early Bird (includes T-shirt + entry) — Ends August 15🎟️ $50 Regular — August 16 and after👉 Register NowIf you're walking with us, we encourage you to set a personal fundraising goal of at least $250—enough to fully cover the cost of care for one rescued cat from intake to adoption.💡 But don’t stop there! Many participants raise $500, $1,000, or more by reaching out to friends, family, coworkers, and their social networks. Every share, every story, and every donation helps us save more lives.🎯 Once you have signed up we'll provide helpful tips, templates, and tools to make fundraising easy—and fun!👉 Start Fundraising Now 💛 Donate Not walking? You can still make a huge difference.👉 Make a Donation 📣 Fundraise for the KittiesCreate your own personal fundraising page and ask friends and family to support you.👉 Start Fundraising Take part from anywhereCan’t make it to Jericho Beach? No problem! You can still take part from anywhere by registering as a virtual walker, fundraising online, or simply donating—because every step (even from afar) helps save lives.What Your Donation Supports $25 – One week of food and care for a rescued cat$50 – Vaccinations and a wellness exam$100 – Emergency medical treatment$250 – Full care and rehoming of one rescue$500+ – Advanced surgery or long-term rehab for complex cases Event Highlights 🎉5km walk with stunning ocean viewsOpening ceremony with guest speakersT-shirt included with every registrationPost-walk activities: raffles, photo booths and kitty themed fun...VOKRA merchandise available for purchaseSnacks, hydration stations, and family-friendly fun!Sponsor Stands featuring local businesses, giveaways, and cat-themed goodiesLet’s Walk Together for the KittiesWhether you’re walking, donating, or cheering us on from home, your support keeps us going. Help make this milestone year our strongest yet—and give every cat the second chance they deserve.👉 Register Now👉 Donate Today👉 Start FundraisingRescue. Heal. Love. Repeat.Because every step saves lives. 💛🐾

Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association

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VOKRA's First Volunteer & Staff Appreciation Event of 2026

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Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association's 25th year Silent Auction

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2025 Walk For The Kitties Registration!

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