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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
15th Anniversary paw-ty!
On Saturday March 21st visit FOCA from Noon to 5 PM for dollar raffles, bake sale and free birthday cake for all attendees!
We’re even having our month-long black out square game. Stop by the shelter during open hours in March. Make a $5 donation and then pick a number that’s not taken yet on the square board. At the end of March we’ll pull the lucky number and pick a winner to split half the ‘pot of gold’!
If you can’t make it but still want to donate to the cause by making a donation so we can make this offer to potential adopters? Great, click here now!
Location: 2532 N. Dixie Hwy, Monroe MI 48162
Date: Sat, March 21st, 2026
Time: Noon – 5 PM
RESALE SHOP March Special
50% Off Clear Glassware!*
*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!
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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
Monroe MI’s only all-cat rescue and adoption center is an all-volunteer organization that relies solely on community donations.
This Saturday come have some cake and take part in raffles and bake sale to celebrate 15 years of FOCA! 15th FOCA Anniversary Party
Trigger warning (sensitive subject and some images might be upsetting):
**We had to euthanize a cat because of illegal animal dumping, which had serious consequences for our volunteer. Here's what happened.**
On Saturday, a volunteer was outside measuring the area for our annual art market. She noticed a younger dark-haired woman and tween/teen sitting in a blue car in the driveway. She thought maybe it was a custody transfer in a public place because that’s not uncommon. The volunteer stepped into the rescue to get something and when they returned less than five minutes later the car was gone…but there were two carriers in front of the event center doors. Unfortunately, our cameras were off line.
The volunteer’s first reaction was fear for the cats inside the carriers and then anger at the illegal activity. She also remembered the child in the car too and felt sad. Children learn via their lived experience. She hoped that child would realize animal abandonment is wrong and they’ll do better when they’re an adult.
Anyway, the pet carriers had the names of Kia (female) and Cotis (male) written on them. Aside from that, all we know is that neither of them was spayed or neutered. Often people think a good deed means taking a cat inside, but that’s just the first step. If you can’t afford proper care, such as spaying and neutering, don’t take on the responsibility and don’t abandon them on someone else’ doorstep. In this case, we don't know the cats' medical history. We don't know if they were vaccinated. Kia is friendly and adoptable once she’s fixed. Cotis, however….
**On day three, Cotis attacked one of our volunteers without provocation.**
When cats come to our intake we clean them but we leave a little of their scent in the kennel so they can feel safe and hopefully calm down. On the first two days, one of our volunteers did the minimum cleaning required to let Cotis decompress. On the third day, he attacked one of our veterinarian tech volunteers who was refreshing his water. Although the volunteer followed safety protocols, the attack was so quick and with such force that it took six staples to close one of the wounds on her head. Two lacerations were less than an inch from her right eye, which could have blinded her. She’s been a vet tech for over a quarter century (25 years+). In all that time, she never experienced anything of this nature. Even during testing and vaccinating and various procedure in over two decades nothing like this ever happened to her.
**We had no choice but to euthanize him.**
Euthanasia wasn’t done out of anger or kennel space, but rather out of necessity—to protect our volunteer staff and to test for rabies, since we had no medical records.
Our volunteer didn't deserve this injury or the trip to urgent care. And our team didn't deserve to make this impossible decision. Even for the tech who was attacked, it was a heartbreaking decision because FOCA loves animals.
**Bottom line? This didn't have to happen. Not to our volunteer and not to Cotis.**
If you can't care for a cat:
• Message us to discuss surrender options (if we can’t help directly there are locations nearby that might).
• Contact a rescue for a safe legal transfer.
• Reach out to local resources like family, friends, co-workers etc. to help.
Dumping animals isn't a solution. It’s not just a crime, it’s deplorable. Especially when you involve a child. Dumping endangers animals, our staff, and you legally…
**In Michigan, abandonment of 2-3 animals can have serious consequences.**
- Up to 1 year imprisonment
- Up to $2,000 fine
- Up to 300 hours community service
We’ll do all we can to get Kia a happy forever home. For Cotis, we grieve his loss while being grateful our volunteer will recover although it will take weeks or even months. Please—don't put animals, shelter workers, or yourself in this position. There are better options. And if you have any helpful information regarding this case feel free to contact Monroe County Sheriff's Animal Control Department www.facebook.com/monroesheriffmi
If you’d like to give to our ER fund to help cover the costs of this unexpected event, we’d be grateful. The link is in the comment below. But if you can’t donate, please consider sharing the post. People need a greater awareness that dumping animals negatively impacts everyone’s lives—ours and theirs. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
This Saturday come have some cake and take part in raffles, $5 black square game and bake sale to celebrate 15 years of FOCA! www.facebook.com/share/1EmCCSupx4/
This Saturday come have some cake and take part in raffles, $5 black square game and bake sale to celebrate 15 years of FOCA! 15th FOCA Anniversary Party
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Friends Of Companion Animals Feline Rescue & Adoption Center
Monroe MI’s only all-cat rescue and adoption center is an all-volunteer organization that relies solely on community donations.
This Saturday come have some cake and take part in raffles and bake sale to celebrate 15 years of FOCA! 15th FOCA Anniversary Party
Trigger warning (sensitive subject and some images might be upsetting):
**We had to euthanize a cat because of illegal animal dumping, which had serious consequences for our volunteer. Here's what happened.**
On Saturday, a volunteer was outside measuring the area for our annual art market. She noticed a younger dark-haired woman and tween/teen sitting in a blue car in the driveway. She thought maybe it was a custody transfer in a public place because that’s not uncommon. The volunteer stepped into the rescue to get something and when they returned less than five minutes later the car was gone…but there were two carriers in front of the event center doors. Unfortunately, our cameras were off line.
The volunteer’s first reaction was fear for the cats inside the carriers and then anger at the illegal activity. She also remembered the child in the car too and felt sad. Children learn via their lived experience. She hoped that child would realize animal abandonment is wrong and they’ll do better when they’re an adult.
Anyway, the pet carriers had the names of Kia (female) and Cotis (male) written on them. Aside from that, all we know is that neither of them was spayed or neutered. Often people think a good deed means taking a cat inside, but that’s just the first step. If you can’t afford proper care, such as spaying and neutering, don’t take on the responsibility and don’t abandon them on someone else’ doorstep. In this case, we don't know the cats' medical history. We don't know if they were vaccinated. Kia is friendly and adoptable once she’s fixed. Cotis, however….
**On day three, Cotis attacked one of our volunteers without provocation.**
When cats come to our intake we clean them but we leave a little of their scent in the kennel so they can feel safe and hopefully calm down. On the first two days, one of our volunteers did the minimum cleaning required to let Cotis decompress. On the third day, he attacked one of our veterinarian tech volunteers who was refreshing his water. Although the volunteer followed safety protocols, the attack was so quick and with such force that it took six staples to close one of the wounds on her head. Two lacerations were less than an inch from her right eye, which could have blinded her. She’s been a vet tech for over a quarter century (25 years+). In all that time, she never experienced anything of this nature. Even during testing and vaccinating and various procedure in over two decades nothing like this ever happened to her.
**We had no choice but to euthanize him.**
Euthanasia wasn’t done out of anger or kennel space, but rather out of necessity—to protect our volunteer staff and to test for rabies, since we had no medical records.
Our volunteer didn't deserve this injury or the trip to urgent care. And our team didn't deserve to make this impossible decision. Even for the tech who was attacked, it was a heartbreaking decision because FOCA loves animals.
**Bottom line? This didn't have to happen. Not to our volunteer and not to Cotis.**
If you can't care for a cat:
• Message us to discuss surrender options (if we can’t help directly there are locations nearby that might).
• Contact a rescue for a safe legal transfer.
• Reach out to local resources like family, friends, co-workers etc. to help.
Dumping animals isn't a solution. It’s not just a crime, it’s deplorable. Especially when you involve a child. Dumping endangers animals, our staff, and you legally…
**In Michigan, abandonment of 2-3 animals can have serious consequences.**
- Up to 1 year imprisonment
- Up to $2,000 fine
- Up to 300 hours community service
We’ll do all we can to get Kia a happy forever home. For Cotis, we grieve his loss while being grateful our volunteer will recover although it will take weeks or even months. Please—don't put animals, shelter workers, or yourself in this position. There are better options. And if you have any helpful information regarding this case feel free to contact Monroe County Sheriff's Animal Control Department www.facebook.com/monroesheriffmi
If you’d like to give to our ER fund to help cover the costs of this unexpected event, we’d be grateful. The link is in the comment below. But if you can’t donate, please consider sharing the post. People need a greater awareness that dumping animals negatively impacts everyone’s lives—ours and theirs. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
This Saturday come have some cake and take part in raffles, $5 black square game and bake sale to celebrate 15 years of FOCA! www.facebook.com/share/1EmCCSupx4/
This Saturday come have some cake and take part in raffles, $5 black square game and bake sale to celebrate 15 years of FOCA! 15th FOCA Anniversary Party
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