- 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.
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
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.
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
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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.
Imagine a night that ignites a beacon of hope that unites us in our quest for a brighter, more compassionate tomorrow for Monroe's felines! 🌟 Join us at the 14th Annual FOCA Holiday Auction Dinner on Saturday, November 14th at LaRoy's Hall in LaSalle, where doors open at 6 PM and the journey begins! 🎉
Our silent auction sets the stage for an unforgettable evening, featuring an array of extraordinary items and experiences that will inspire and delight. Then, savor a delectable dinner, complete with drinks and dessert. Next, get ready to bid on incredible prizes in our live auction, featuring one-of-a-kind items and opportunities that will uplift and empower! 💫
Together, we can create a wave of kindness in Monroe County, supporting local feline initiatives and programs that elevate our community.
Tickets are $65 ($70 at the door), or gather your loved ones for a table of 8 at $480, making it a joyous and unforgettable night out with the people who matter most. You can purchase them at the shelter during open hours or online 24/7 at the link in the graphic below.
So mark your calendars, set a reminder, and secure your tickets now for an evening of inspiration, connection, and purpose! 💕
❤️ HAPPILY EVER AFTER LOOKS LIKE THIS..🐾
Sometimes the best part of rescue is getting to see what happens after they leave our doors. The once overlooked, the scared, the ones we worried about.. finding their people and settling into a life filled with love.
Today, we want to share a few updates from some very special FOCA alumni, and in the words of the people who love them the most.
Ginger waited quietly for four long years for someone to finally see her. And then, one day, someone did 💕
Now, she's no longer the cat waiting to be chosen. She's the cat someone comes home too, the one who belongs, and the one who finally gets to live her happily every after. ❤️
🌟❤️ BECAUSE THE BEST PART OF RESCUE IS KNOWING THAT SOMEWHERE, A CAT WHO ONCE NEEDED US NOW HAS SOMEONE WHO CAN'T IMAGINE LIFE WITHOUT THEM. 🐾❤️
From her family: "we wanted to send you guys an update on her, she’s doing so good. She has been exploring the living room quite a bit and mostly stays out there now because it’s got the big window. We went full crazy cat ladies and got pet cameras to keep an eye on her while we are at work and let me tell you this is her place now, she’s sleeps on the couch all day long and at night is all over the place. She likes her cat tree and our bookshelf especially. She’s eaten food from our hands and has started staying where she is when we walk around the living room but if we get too close she still goes back to her safe place. We haven’t started trying to pet her yet as we want to wait till she’s more comfortable with us being close to her but I think we are close. The other day we were eating barbecue on the couch and I think if I hadn’t moved she would’ve climbed on my lap and ate from my plate because she was very interested 😂. I know how much she meant to you all so I wanted to send you some of this joy we are having with our new lovely lady. Pictures incoming ❤️ "
😹❤️ NOLLY GOT HER HAPPY ENDING....AND SHE'S LOVING EVERY MINUTE OF IT 🐾
Nolly had a big personality, a mind of her own, and one of her clear preferences.. She wasn't exactly looking for feline roommates! 🤣
She had the best seat in the house front and center at the window when you walked in. She is a cat you would always remember, but we worried that finding her the right home might take a little longer, but Nolly just needed a place where she could be the queen of her own Castle.
And guess what? She's not just doing well... She's thriving!
Sometimes, the happily ever after isn't about changing who a cat is. It's about finding the people who love them exactly as they are.
Her family says: " She has really come out of her shell this past month. She is such a great cat. She loves helping us make dinner and meows at us a bunch. She has been very social and really good about meeting new people and lets them pet her a lot. She also loves rolling and digging in her litter box 🤣"
We are so thankful that we know our Nolly knows she is finally home 💕❤️
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! 🎉
🐾❤️ 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🐾❤️
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.
Imagine a night that ignites a beacon of hope that unites us in our quest for a brighter, more compassionate tomorrow for Monroe's felines! 🌟 Join us at the 14th Annual FOCA Holiday Auction Dinner on Saturday, November 14th at LaRoy's Hall in LaSalle, where doors open at 6 PM and the journey begins! 🎉
Our silent auction sets the stage for an unforgettable evening, featuring an array of extraordinary items and experiences that will inspire and delight. Then, savor a delectable dinner, complete with drinks and dessert. Next, get ready to bid on incredible prizes in our live auction, featuring one-of-a-kind items and opportunities that will uplift and empower! 💫
Together, we can create a wave of kindness in Monroe County, supporting local feline initiatives and programs that elevate our community.
Tickets are $65 ($70 at the door), or gather your loved ones for a table of 8 at $480, making it a joyous and unforgettable night out with the people who matter most. You can purchase them at the shelter during open hours or online 24/7 at the link in the graphic below.
So mark your calendars, set a reminder, and secure your tickets now for an evening of inspiration, connection, and purpose! 💕
❤️ HAPPILY EVER AFTER LOOKS LIKE THIS..🐾
Sometimes the best part of rescue is getting to see what happens after they leave our doors. The once overlooked, the scared, the ones we worried about.. finding their people and settling into a life filled with love.
Today, we want to share a few updates from some very special FOCA alumni, and in the words of the people who love them the most.
Ginger waited quietly for four long years for someone to finally see her. And then, one day, someone did 💕
Now, she's no longer the cat waiting to be chosen. She's the cat someone comes home too, the one who belongs, and the one who finally gets to live her happily every after. ❤️
🌟❤️ BECAUSE THE BEST PART OF RESCUE IS KNOWING THAT SOMEWHERE, A CAT WHO ONCE NEEDED US NOW HAS SOMEONE WHO CAN'T IMAGINE LIFE WITHOUT THEM. 🐾❤️
From her family: "we wanted to send you guys an update on her, she’s doing so good. She has been exploring the living room quite a bit and mostly stays out there now because it’s got the big window. We went full crazy cat ladies and got pet cameras to keep an eye on her while we are at work and let me tell you this is her place now, she’s sleeps on the couch all day long and at night is all over the place. She likes her cat tree and our bookshelf especially. She’s eaten food from our hands and has started staying where she is when we walk around the living room but if we get too close she still goes back to her safe place. We haven’t started trying to pet her yet as we want to wait till she’s more comfortable with us being close to her but I think we are close. The other day we were eating barbecue on the couch and I think if I hadn’t moved she would’ve climbed on my lap and ate from my plate because she was very interested 😂. I know how much she meant to you all so I wanted to send you some of this joy we are having with our new lovely lady. Pictures incoming ❤️ "
😹❤️ NOLLY GOT HER HAPPY ENDING....AND SHE'S LOVING EVERY MINUTE OF IT 🐾
Nolly had a big personality, a mind of her own, and one of her clear preferences.. She wasn't exactly looking for feline roommates! 🤣
She had the best seat in the house front and center at the window when you walked in. She is a cat you would always remember, but we worried that finding her the right home might take a little longer, but Nolly just needed a place where she could be the queen of her own Castle.
And guess what? She's not just doing well... She's thriving!
Sometimes, the happily ever after isn't about changing who a cat is. It's about finding the people who love them exactly as they are.
Her family says: " She has really come out of her shell this past month. She is such a great cat. She loves helping us make dinner and meows at us a bunch. She has been very social and really good about meeting new people and lets them pet her a lot. She also loves rolling and digging in her litter box 🤣"
We are so thankful that we know our Nolly knows she is finally home 💕❤️
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! 🎉
🐾❤️ 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🐾❤️
