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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.
IT'S ALMOST HERE... ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT!! OUR AUCTION IS THIS SATURDAY. TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AND WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. NOVEMBER 14TH. DON'T MISS OUT ...THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO HELP FOCA♥️😻
HOW LONG IS TOO LONG TO WAIT?? 🥺
9 YEARS. that's how long our longest resident has been waiting for a home. And the shortest wait among these cats featured here? 2 YEARS!
Let those numbers sink in 👀😱🥺
We've put together pictures of the cats who have been with us the longest, along with their ages and intake dates. Some have spent years watching other cats coming and going, watching them find families while they continue to wait.
Some cats are incredibly shy. Some have never allowed anyone to touch them. Others are simply unsure of people and need time, consistency, and someone willing to let them set the pace.
And some are so good at hiding that you may never have seen them when you visit our rooms. They stay tucked away, out of sight, and unfortunately, that means they often get overlooked before anyone even has a chance to consider them.
We're not going to pretend these are all easy cats. They aren't. As a matter of fact, most of these cats on this list are not easy. They may require patients, understanding, and a different kind of commitment than your typical outgoing, affectionate cat.
But maybe we're looking at the wrong....
Maybe there's someone out there who doesn't need a cat who demands attention. Someone who appreciates a quieter kind of companionship. Someone who understands that trust takes time. That personal space is a good thing, and that sometimes just sharing a room is enough. Maybe one of these cats is exactly the companion they've been missing too. ♥️
And then there's MYSTIC. Our girl holds the record at 9 years. We have to admit, Mystic seems to have decided she has a pretty important position at FOCA. She considers herself Queen of the Big Room, and we're not entirely sure she wants to give up her throne 👑
FOCA is a rescue, not a sanctuary. These cats are safe here, and they can stay as long as it takes to find the right home. There is no deadline and no expiration date on our commitment to them. But our mission is to find them homes of their own, where they can have a person, a family, and a life beyond the rescue.
We aren't asking you to take home a cat who isn't right for you. Where asking you and look beyond the typical idea of what an adoptable cat should be.
Look at these faces. Look at their ages. And look at those intake dates.
NINE years is a long time to be waiting for someone to call you theirs.
You may not be the person who can give one of these cats a home, but you might be the person who helps them find the one they've been waiting years for. 🙏🥺♥️
PLEASE SHARE!!!!
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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.
IT'S ALMOST HERE... ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT!! OUR AUCTION IS THIS SATURDAY. TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AND WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. NOVEMBER 14TH. DON'T MISS OUT ...THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO HELP FOCA♥️😻
HOW LONG IS TOO LONG TO WAIT?? 🥺
9 YEARS. that's how long our longest resident has been waiting for a home. And the shortest wait among these cats featured here? 2 YEARS!
Let those numbers sink in 👀😱🥺
We've put together pictures of the cats who have been with us the longest, along with their ages and intake dates. Some have spent years watching other cats coming and going, watching them find families while they continue to wait.
Some cats are incredibly shy. Some have never allowed anyone to touch them. Others are simply unsure of people and need time, consistency, and someone willing to let them set the pace.
And some are so good at hiding that you may never have seen them when you visit our rooms. They stay tucked away, out of sight, and unfortunately, that means they often get overlooked before anyone even has a chance to consider them.
We're not going to pretend these are all easy cats. They aren't. As a matter of fact, most of these cats on this list are not easy. They may require patients, understanding, and a different kind of commitment than your typical outgoing, affectionate cat.
But maybe we're looking at the wrong....
Maybe there's someone out there who doesn't need a cat who demands attention. Someone who appreciates a quieter kind of companionship. Someone who understands that trust takes time. That personal space is a good thing, and that sometimes just sharing a room is enough. Maybe one of these cats is exactly the companion they've been missing too. ♥️
And then there's MYSTIC. Our girl holds the record at 9 years. We have to admit, Mystic seems to have decided she has a pretty important position at FOCA. She considers herself Queen of the Big Room, and we're not entirely sure she wants to give up her throne 👑
FOCA is a rescue, not a sanctuary. These cats are safe here, and they can stay as long as it takes to find the right home. There is no deadline and no expiration date on our commitment to them. But our mission is to find them homes of their own, where they can have a person, a family, and a life beyond the rescue.
We aren't asking you to take home a cat who isn't right for you. Where asking you and look beyond the typical idea of what an adoptable cat should be.
Look at these faces. Look at their ages. And look at those intake dates.
NINE years is a long time to be waiting for someone to call you theirs.
You may not be the person who can give one of these cats a home, but you might be the person who helps them find the one they've been waiting years for. 🙏🥺♥️
PLEASE SHARE!!!!
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.
