- Adoption-
Available Cats & Kittens
Don't Shop. Adopt.
All of FoCA's adoption fees cover their spay/neutered, FIV & FeLV tested, distemper shot, deworming and de-flea treatment.
Applications can be placed online or at our shelter during normal open hours.
We recommend getting pre-approved since we don't do same day adoptions
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.
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.
Our Next Event
open air art market!
Come one come all to the 8th Annual Foca Art Market! This year we’ve got 17 vendors who will be displaying their good at our side parking lot. Venture Brewing next door will even be donating 10% of your purchase to the shelter that day so make sure you stop over there too for some great brews and the food truck of the day! Learn more at the Event Link: https://givebutter.com/focaart26
Location: FOCA Shelter 2532 N. Dixie Hwy.
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time: Noon – 5 pm
RESALE SHOP September Special
50% Off Books, Puzzles, DVDs and CDs!*
*FOCA MERCH and Some Restrictions apply
LOCATION: 2530 N. DIXIE HWY MONROE, MI 48162
DAYS: Thurs – Sat
TIME: NOON – 5 PM
Donations
In addition to all volunteers our Monroe, MI shelter is funded by donations from people just like you.
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.
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.
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.
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.
shelter Hours
Open: Wed- Sat Noon to 5 PM (no appt. needed)
Closed: Sun – Tues
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
Visit our Facebook for the latest info
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Friends Of Companion Animals Feline Rescue & Adoption Center
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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.
THE UPDATE WE NEVER KNEW WE NEEDED… KRINGLE & LARBI
Kringle & Larbi had been with us for YEARS.
They were sweet, shy adult cats—the kind who can be a little harder to place because they don't immediately show their personalities to everyone who walks through the door.
Then one day, a younger gentleman came into the rescue and immediately knew these were his cats.
He understood that they would need time to decompress. He understood that they might always be a little shy and might never be the cats who wanted to be picked up, petted or snuggled.
But he took them home anyway.
And then he gave them something so many shy cats need most:
TIME.
Years later, he sent us an update—and honestly, we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful one.
He wrote:
"In the few years since I’ve adopted Kringle & Larbi, not once did I ever think to reach out via Facebook to update. I know there’s so many amazing cats that come through your facility, but these two have been truly wonderful to me.
I didn’t see them for the first few weeks, but always made sure they had food and water available. To say they were scared, nervous or shy are all understatements.
Eventually Kringle started to show himself and in turn larbi followed suit.
They sleep with me every night and keep me company throughout my days.
I truly do love them as if they are my children, and they indeed are.
They are both healthy and doing great and I thought I’d just share.
Have a wonderful day!"
😭❤️
“They sleep with me every night.”
Those words mean so much.
These two shy adults, who had spent years waiting for their home, now have exactly what every cat deserves.
A person who loves them.
A safe home.
A bed to sleep in.
And someone who understands that trust doesn't always happen overnight.
This is why we tell people not to overlook the shy ones.
The cat who hangs back in the kennel may not be the first one to greet you.
The cat who takes a little longer to trust may not show you their personality right away.
Sometimes, they just need someone willing to let them go at their own pace.
Kringle & Larbi didn't need to be changed.
They needed to be loved exactly as they were—and given the time to become who they were meant to be.
And look at them now. 🥹❤️
Thank you to the person who gave these two the time they needed.
This is the happily-ever-after every rescue hopes for.
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Here comes fall! That means it's trunk or treat season at FOCA! Costumed students with an adult are welcome to visit our game and candy stations at the FOCA parking lot. Although donations are appreciated it's a free event! Pick a hot dog or slice of pizza donated by Hungry Howies Monroe! Visit SUNDAY Oct. 4th from 1 - 3 PM! Learn more at givebutter.com/focatot26
Frank would never leave Beans behind and we are so elated that this family felt the exact same way. 😻😻
Our special is still going on....$50 off a pair. Get your application in because we still have over 50 kittens available to go home with YOU ❤️💞
Friends Of Companion Animals Feline Rescue & Adoption Center
(opens in a new tab)Monroe MI’s only all-cat rescue and adoption center is an all-volunteer organization that relies primarily on community donations.
THE UPDATE WE NEVER KNEW WE NEEDED… KRINGLE & LARBI
Kringle & Larbi had been with us for YEARS.
They were sweet, shy adult cats—the kind who can be a little harder to place because they don't immediately show their personalities to everyone who walks through the door.
Then one day, a younger gentleman came into the rescue and immediately knew these were his cats.
He understood that they would need time to decompress. He understood that they might always be a little shy and might never be the cats who wanted to be picked up, petted or snuggled.
But he took them home anyway.
And then he gave them something so many shy cats need most:
TIME.
Years later, he sent us an update—and honestly, we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful one.
He wrote:
"In the few years since I’ve adopted Kringle & Larbi, not once did I ever think to reach out via Facebook to update. I know there’s so many amazing cats that come through your facility, but these two have been truly wonderful to me.
I didn’t see them for the first few weeks, but always made sure they had food and water available. To say they were scared, nervous or shy are all understatements.
Eventually Kringle started to show himself and in turn larbi followed suit.
They sleep with me every night and keep me company throughout my days.
I truly do love them as if they are my children, and they indeed are.
They are both healthy and doing great and I thought I’d just share.
Have a wonderful day!"
😭❤️
“They sleep with me every night.”
Those words mean so much.
These two shy adults, who had spent years waiting for their home, now have exactly what every cat deserves.
A person who loves them.
A safe home.
A bed to sleep in.
And someone who understands that trust doesn't always happen overnight.
This is why we tell people not to overlook the shy ones.
The cat who hangs back in the kennel may not be the first one to greet you.
The cat who takes a little longer to trust may not show you their personality right away.
Sometimes, they just need someone willing to let them go at their own pace.
Kringle & Larbi didn't need to be changed.
They needed to be loved exactly as they were—and given the time to become who they were meant to be.
And look at them now. 🥹❤️
Thank you to the person who gave these two the time they needed.
This is the happily-ever-after every rescue hopes for.
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Here comes fall! That means it's trunk or treat season at FOCA! Costumed students with an adult are welcome to visit our game and candy stations at the FOCA parking lot. Although donations are appreciated it's a free event! Pick a hot dog or slice of pizza donated by Hungry Howies Monroe! Visit SUNDAY Oct. 4th from 1 - 3 PM! Learn more at givebutter.com/focatot26
Frank would never leave Beans behind and we are so elated that this family felt the exact same way. 😻😻
Our special is still going on....$50 off a pair. Get your application in because we still have over 50 kittens available to go home with YOU ❤️💞
