- 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
Trunk or Treat!
Come to FOCA’s Trunk or Treat 1-3 PM Sunday Oct. 4, 2026. Costumed minors accompanied by an adult get free candy, snacks and drinks. In addition to treat stations there will also be free carnival games and dollar raffles. Plus, for those who bring their own pumpkins or buy one at FOCA, there will be a pumpkin decorating supplies on hand. While donations are always appreciated, you can even pick a hot dog lunch from FOCA or a slice of pizza provided by Hungry Howie’s Monroe! Learn more or make a donation to the cause: https://givebutter.com/focatot26
Location: FOCA Shelter Parking Lot, 2532 N. Dixie Hwy. Monroe
Date: Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026
Time: 1 – 3 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.
💓 AFTER 5 YEARS.. SOMEONE FINALLY SAW EMILY. 💓
Emily came to us in 2021. She was only 3 years old then. Today, at 8, she's finally getting the happily ever after that she has waited so patiently for..
FIVE YEARS. 🥹
5 years of watching visitors come through our doors. 5 years of hoping that maybe this would be the person who chose her.
Emily was always a sweet girl. She would approach visitors and potential adopters, quietly hoping someone would notice her. But somehow, year after year, she was passed by.
Emily came to us from a hoarding situation with many other cats. Some of those cats are still waiting for their families, just like Emily was.
And Emily had another challenge. When she arrived at the rescue, her tail was so badly injured that bone was exposed and there was no choice but to amputate it. She may have a little short tail now, but it never changed the sweet girl underneath. 💖
Then one day, something changed.
A kind man saw Emily's picture and came to the rescue specifically to meet her.
Not just "a cat."
Emily!
He wanted to know her. He spent time with her. And after meeting her, he made the most beautiful decision...
He was taking her home. 🥺🏡💓
After 5 long years of waiting, Emily finally got her person.
Sometimes the cats who wait the longest just need someone to finally look past everything else and see the cat who has been waiting for them all along.
Emily, your wait is over!.
GO LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE, SWEET GIRL. YOU ARE FINALLY HOME 🐾🏡💞
💔 SHE LOST HER PERSON...BUT FOUND HER HAPPY ENDING. 💖
At 8 years old, Sadie, this sweet girl never expected to find herself starting over. She had a loving home and a person who loved her - until her owner passed away. Suddenly, the only life she had ever known was gone, and she found herself luckily coming to our rescue.
We can only imagine how confusing and heartbreaking that must have been for her. 💔
But today, we get to tell a very different story. She was adopted!! 😻
She found her new person to love, a new home to call her own, and the second chance she so deserved. And we've also heard she's already Queen of her new Castle!
Her story began with a loss... But this is how we wanted it to end. From heartbreak to happily ever after- this is the best kind of rescue story.
Congratulations, sweet girl. May your new life be filled with all the love you once knew and so much more...🐾💖
Whoohooo for brothers Bumper Car and Scrambler....yes they are now on their way to the best ride ever...a forever home of their own 😻💖🏡
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.
💓 AFTER 5 YEARS.. SOMEONE FINALLY SAW EMILY. 💓
Emily came to us in 2021. She was only 3 years old then. Today, at 8, she's finally getting the happily ever after that she has waited so patiently for..
FIVE YEARS. 🥹
5 years of watching visitors come through our doors. 5 years of hoping that maybe this would be the person who chose her.
Emily was always a sweet girl. She would approach visitors and potential adopters, quietly hoping someone would notice her. But somehow, year after year, she was passed by.
Emily came to us from a hoarding situation with many other cats. Some of those cats are still waiting for their families, just like Emily was.
And Emily had another challenge. When she arrived at the rescue, her tail was so badly injured that bone was exposed and there was no choice but to amputate it. She may have a little short tail now, but it never changed the sweet girl underneath. 💖
Then one day, something changed.
A kind man saw Emily's picture and came to the rescue specifically to meet her.
Not just "a cat."
Emily!
He wanted to know her. He spent time with her. And after meeting her, he made the most beautiful decision...
He was taking her home. 🥺🏡💓
After 5 long years of waiting, Emily finally got her person.
Sometimes the cats who wait the longest just need someone to finally look past everything else and see the cat who has been waiting for them all along.
Emily, your wait is over!.
GO LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE, SWEET GIRL. YOU ARE FINALLY HOME 🐾🏡💞
💔 SHE LOST HER PERSON...BUT FOUND HER HAPPY ENDING. 💖
At 8 years old, Sadie, this sweet girl never expected to find herself starting over. She had a loving home and a person who loved her - until her owner passed away. Suddenly, the only life she had ever known was gone, and she found herself luckily coming to our rescue.
We can only imagine how confusing and heartbreaking that must have been for her. 💔
But today, we get to tell a very different story. She was adopted!! 😻
She found her new person to love, a new home to call her own, and the second chance she so deserved. And we've also heard she's already Queen of her new Castle!
Her story began with a loss... But this is how we wanted it to end. From heartbreak to happily ever after- this is the best kind of rescue story.
Congratulations, sweet girl. May your new life be filled with all the love you once knew and so much more...🐾💖
Whoohooo for brothers Bumper Car and Scrambler....yes they are now on their way to the best ride ever...a forever home of their own 😻💖🏡
