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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.
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
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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.
🌈 FROM PARALYZED TO READY FOR A FOREVER HOME - KOI'S INCREDIBLE FIP JOURNEY ❤️🐾
This is Koi when FIP had taken her ability to walk. She was paralyzed and had to lay on her side just to eat
It's incredibly hard to watch 😿
But we are sharing it because you need to see where this beautiful girl started.... and where she is today.
Koi is a Neuro FIP survivor who completed an incredible 85-day treatment journey and today, this girl who once couldn't even walk is available for adoption and ready for her forever home. 😻
📢 FIP IS NO LONGER THE DEATH SENTENCE IT ONCE WAS 🎉
So what exactly is FIP?
FIP stands for Feline Infectious Peritonitis. It develops when a common Feline Coronavirus mutates inside a cat. Most cats exposed to feline coronavirus never develop FIP but in some cats, the mutation can lead to this devastating disease.
FIP can affect cats in different ways.
WET FIP - fluids build up in the abdomen and or chest, which can cause a swollen belly or breathing difficulties.
DRY FIP - inflammation lesions develop in organs and tissues and can affect areas such as the kidneys, liver, eyes or brain.
OCULAR FIP - affects the eyes and can cause serious inflammation and vision problems.
NEUROLOGICAL FIP - affects the brain and the nervous system and can cause weakness, loss of coordination, tremors, seizures and, as in Koi's case, severe paralysis.
The forms can also overlap, so FIP doesn't always fit neatly into one category.
😿 FIP IS ALSO VERY DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE.
There is no single, simple test that definitely diagnose FIP in a living cat. Veterinarians have to put the pieces together by looking at the cat's symptoms, examination, blood work, imaging, fluid analysis and other diagnostic testing.
For years, FIP was considered a death sentence. 💔
But thankfully, that is changed!!!!!!
Antiviral treatment has transformed the outlook for many cats with FIP. Treatment can be long, expensive, intensive and and require tremendous dedication - but FIP can be treated, and cats can survive.
Koi is living proof ❤️
So look at that video again and make sure you watch it all the way to the end. That girl lying in her side, unable to walk, having to eat while lying down.. SHE SURVIVED! Not only did she survive but she has complete mobility back!!!!
And Koi isn't our only FIP survivor. We also have another beautiful FIP survivor, Isabel, who has has completed her treatment and is also available for adoption. (Isabel's picture in comments)
Two FIP survivors
Two Second chances
Two girls who refuse to give up.
Now they need their own person to believe in them. Please share their story. They're forever family may be out there, and they just need to see them.
Also, a huge thank you to our Fosters who have taken on FIP cats for treatment...it's a very difficult task. 💞
FIP IS TREATABLE!
FIP SURVIVORS ARE REAL!
KOI AND ISABEL ARE READY FOR THEIR FOREVER HOME ❤️🏡
🐾Volunteering is great for the cats but you too! It feels good to do good so if you'd like to put a little kindness in a weary world think about putting in your application today. Volunteers are needed 365 days a year. So pick the day(s) and time(s) that suit you best on your application today: friendsofcompanionanimals.org/volunteer-app/ 😻
Less than a month away!! 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
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.
🌈 FROM PARALYZED TO READY FOR A FOREVER HOME - KOI'S INCREDIBLE FIP JOURNEY ❤️🐾
This is Koi when FIP had taken her ability to walk. She was paralyzed and had to lay on her side just to eat
It's incredibly hard to watch 😿
But we are sharing it because you need to see where this beautiful girl started.... and where she is today.
Koi is a Neuro FIP survivor who completed an incredible 85-day treatment journey and today, this girl who once couldn't even walk is available for adoption and ready for her forever home. 😻
📢 FIP IS NO LONGER THE DEATH SENTENCE IT ONCE WAS 🎉
So what exactly is FIP?
FIP stands for Feline Infectious Peritonitis. It develops when a common Feline Coronavirus mutates inside a cat. Most cats exposed to feline coronavirus never develop FIP but in some cats, the mutation can lead to this devastating disease.
FIP can affect cats in different ways.
WET FIP - fluids build up in the abdomen and or chest, which can cause a swollen belly or breathing difficulties.
DRY FIP - inflammation lesions develop in organs and tissues and can affect areas such as the kidneys, liver, eyes or brain.
OCULAR FIP - affects the eyes and can cause serious inflammation and vision problems.
NEUROLOGICAL FIP - affects the brain and the nervous system and can cause weakness, loss of coordination, tremors, seizures and, as in Koi's case, severe paralysis.
The forms can also overlap, so FIP doesn't always fit neatly into one category.
😿 FIP IS ALSO VERY DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE.
There is no single, simple test that definitely diagnose FIP in a living cat. Veterinarians have to put the pieces together by looking at the cat's symptoms, examination, blood work, imaging, fluid analysis and other diagnostic testing.
For years, FIP was considered a death sentence. 💔
But thankfully, that is changed!!!!!!
Antiviral treatment has transformed the outlook for many cats with FIP. Treatment can be long, expensive, intensive and and require tremendous dedication - but FIP can be treated, and cats can survive.
Koi is living proof ❤️
So look at that video again and make sure you watch it all the way to the end. That girl lying in her side, unable to walk, having to eat while lying down.. SHE SURVIVED! Not only did she survive but she has complete mobility back!!!!
And Koi isn't our only FIP survivor. We also have another beautiful FIP survivor, Isabel, who has has completed her treatment and is also available for adoption. (Isabel's picture in comments)
Two FIP survivors
Two Second chances
Two girls who refuse to give up.
Now they need their own person to believe in them. Please share their story. They're forever family may be out there, and they just need to see them.
Also, a huge thank you to our Fosters who have taken on FIP cats for treatment...it's a very difficult task. 💞
FIP IS TREATABLE!
FIP SURVIVORS ARE REAL!
KOI AND ISABEL ARE READY FOR THEIR FOREVER HOME ❤️🏡
🐾Volunteering is great for the cats but you too! It feels good to do good so if you'd like to put a little kindness in a weary world think about putting in your application today. Volunteers are needed 365 days a year. So pick the day(s) and time(s) that suit you best on your application today: friendsofcompanionanimals.org/volunteer-app/ 😻
Less than a month away!! 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