What We Do

Friends of Companion Animals Feline Rescue & Adoption Center is an all volunteer, 501c3 nonprofit animal welfare organization that has been preventing unwanted litters from growing up on the streets or entering the already overcrowded animal shelters in Monroe County since 2011.

Shelter Public Hours: Wed- Sat Noon to 5 PM

Resale Shop Hours: Thurs- Sat Noon to 5 PM

So if you’re interested in adopting a cat or kitten… or if you’d just like to spend some time playing with some feline companions in our playroom, feel free to stop into Friends of Companion Animals and see who’s available! Our kitties will love the companionship and you’ll have a great time too and if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us.

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What You Can Do

VOLUNTEER

It’s not glamorous, but if you’ve got a few hours on certain days there are always cats that need cleaning and general care…and cuddles too. If you’ve got a spare room we also need fosters too.

FUNDRAISING

Don’t have time or the ability to roll up your sleeves to help. We do take monetary donations along with bottles for returns to raise funds for odds and ends the shelter needs.

DONATE SUPPLIES

We are brand specific to certain Purina products – Kitten Chow, Naturals Original and Gentle. Yes, beggars can’t be choosers but using the same products helps avoid tummy upset.

Future Event!

 

Our Biggest Event of the year!

Live and Silent Auction Dinner

Enjoy an evening of great food and good times. Games of chance, 50/50 raffle and a silent and live auction are part of the fun!

The doors open at 6 pm with dinner served at 7 PM. There will be a silent auction and also a live auction during the course of the night. There will be games of chance too like mystery boxes and the deck of cards game with items worth 100’s of dollars, not to mention a 50/50 raffle that benefits the shelter. Everything participants spend that night (with the exception of the cash bar) go to benefit the felines in our care! If you own a business or if you’ve got a generous employer, you can become a sponsor of this yearly event. Donations can include items we use in our silent auction gift baskets or ad space in our evenings’ program. A business card sized ad is only $100.

As for ticket prices it’s pretty affordable. It’s only $65 ($20 is tax deductible) for the advanced ticket (or $70 at the door, if we still seats available that night). You can also get a discounted table for 8 people at just $480 so you can bring your loved ones (which equals just $60.00 per ticket).

Location:LaRoy’s Hall 12375 S Telegraph Rd La Salle, MI 48145

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Time:Doors open 6 pm. Dinner starts 7 pm

 

Tickets On Sale Now!

Our Next Event

Home For the Holidays

Come to FOCA’s 9th Annual Home for the Holidays! Santa will be on hand that day to take pictures with all adoptees and their families! Make sure to get yourself preapproved and then come find your new best friend. There’s also raffles, bake sale and free snacks so stop out noon to 5 PM on Dec. 12th and make this season a little brighter! Learn more or make a donation to the cause: https://givebutter.com/focaholiday2026

 

Location: FOCA Shelter, 2532 N. Dixie Hwy. Monroe

Date: Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026

Time: 12-5 PM

 

 

 

RESALE SHOP October Special

50% Off Serving and dinnerware*

NOW WITH WEDNESDAY HOURS UNTIL JAnuary! 

*FOCA MERCH and Some Restrictions apply

 

LOCATION: 2530 N. DIXIE HWY MONROE, MI 48162

DAYS: Wed – Sat

TIME: NOON – 5 PM

 

 

Donations


In addition to all volunteers our Monroe, MI shelter is funded by donations from people just like you.

Make A Difference

LATEST Featured Videos

FOCA took on another hoarding case in 2023 – this one in LaSalle – and several local TV stations took an interest and helped us spread the world. If you’d like to make a donation to this ongoing case click the button.

FOCA BOTTLE DRIVE

We got a loan to buy our shelter but the bank holds the deed so we need your help. Bring your bottles and cans to us at the shelter and we’ll put the money toward helping our rescue and keep our home!

 

Make a Donation

Friends of Companion animals Services

Low Cost Spay Neuter

Humane Ohio and The Paws Clinic offer a high-quality, low-cost cat spay / neuter service. They offer discounts to people seeking low-cost vet services for felines.

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Trap Neuter Return

To help control the cat population in Monroe County FoCA offers TNR advice. It’s a great way to keep neighborhood cats from overpopulation.

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free barn cats

Discourage rodents and provide a companion for other farm animals. Each cat is spayed/neutered and vaccinated so they are ready to ‘work’ and be a friend.

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senior cats for seniors

We often have senior cats in need of quiet loving households. For senior humans seeking companionship it’s win/win for everybody.

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shelter Hours

Open: Wed- Sat Noon to 5 PM (no appt. needed)

Closed: Sun – Tues

Contact

Have questions you can’t find answers here?

Please contact us today.

ReSale Hours

Open: Thurs- Sat Noon to 5 PM

Closed: Sun – Wed

Cold Weather cat shelter

If you have outdoor cats you’d like to keep safe for winter make sure to check out how to make your own structure. AND REMEMBER!! STRAW ONLY! No blankets or hay that can get wet and stick to fur. Straw is water resistant, a great heat source and the only choice for outdoor shelters

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Monroe MI’s only all-cat rescue and adoption center is an all-volunteer organization that relies primarily on community donations.

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Get ready to party like a cat in a catnip factory! 🎉 Our 50% off Serving and Dinnerware sale at Friends of Companion Animals Resale Shop is purr-fect for making your next shindig a real showstopper! And the best part? Every penny you spend helps our all cat, all volunteer shelter! Stop by during shelter hours from noon to 5 PM and get ready to paw-ty! 🎉 ...

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🐾❤️ EVERY TIME YOU SEE A CAT OR KITTEN WRAPPED IN THE ARMS OF THEIR NEW FAMILY, YOUR HEART MELTS A LITTLE 🫠❤️

You see the happy ending, the purrs, and the second chance. What you don't see is a quiet journey it took to get them there and the hidden cost behind that joy.

Spay/neuter surgery $50 - $150.
Core vaccines and testing (FVRCP/rabies/ FIV/FELV) $75-$140
Microchip, deworming/flea treatment $45-$90
Daily food, litter and care 30+ days $60-$190
Total cost per cat $225-$500

Yet your adoption fee is only $150 for a kitten under a year over a year $100, and over 5 years $60. We keep it affordable because our ultimate goal is to find every single cat a loving home - meaning we truly operate purely out of love for our feline friends ❤️

But making those happy adoption photos possible for 130+ cats in our rescue takes real community support. That's why our 14th annual FOCA Holiday Auction dinner on November 14th is our most vital fundraiser of the year. It sets the stage for how many cats and kittens we can help in the upcoming year.

It's also a blast! The excitement of silent and live auctions. 50/50 raffles, dinner and drinks and spending the evening with fellow cat lovers that directly funds another full year of rescue work.

Here's how you can help us keep creating happy endings:

DONATE AN ITEM: Gift cards, new items or services are needed by OCTOBER 31ST.

BUY A TICKET: Reserve your spot today ($65 individual or $480 for a table of 8)

Tap the link in our bio or visit the rescue during open hours to help us save more lives🐾❤️
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Can we collectively create a wave of compassion and kindness in our community, where every furry feline friend gets a second chance at a happy life? By joining forces and donating to the FOCA Holiday Auction Dinner, we can be the catalyst for a brighter future for animals in need! 🐾❤️

We invite all kinds of donations, from gift cards to products, that will illuminate their path towards a life filled with love and care. Your generosity has the power to spark a movement of kindness that will resonate throughout our community.

Interested in being part of this transformative journey? Reach out to us directly or drop off your donation at the shelter before Halloween (Oct. 31) during our designated hours: Sundays to Tuesdays from 9 am to 11 am, and Wednesdays to Saturdays from 9 am to 5 pm.

You can also learn more about the auction or buy tickets to the event right now at the address listed on the image below! Every donation, big or small, brings us closer to a world where every animal feels valued, respected, and loved. Will you join us in our mission to spread love, kindness, and compassion this holiday season? 🐾❤️
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The rescue just got a little quieter without Hugo talking to us all day and telling us so many stories. Now he has his own forever family to share all his new life stories ❤️💕 ...

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How great life will be for Yuri. We are so happy for him and his new family 💕🐾 ...

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