Colony Cat Club Detroit

Colony Cat Club Detroit Advocating for Detroit's cats, one kitty at a time. Colony Cat Club is a Detroit-based cat rescue that was officially created on March 31, 2023.

Born out of need, we are ready to work towards our belief that every cat deserves a chance. Our mission is to care for our city's discarded kitties through rescue, adoption, and TNR (trap, neuter, return). We also believe in empowering and supporting our neighbors through providing assistance to care for their beloved cats.

We are devastated to announce the passing of Ciel. He was 12 weeks old. A friend of ours contacted us about a kitten the...
06/18/2025

We are devastated to announce the passing of Ciel. He was 12 weeks old.

A friend of ours contacted us about a kitten they witnessed get hit by a car. They stopped and scooped Ciel up. Initially, he seemed to be ok. He had some wobbling going on, but was otherwise calm. This is what happens when adrenaline kicks in.

Initial x-rays revealed a broken femur. We made the decision to bring him to an emergency vet to have a back leg amputation. However, further imaging revealed that his pelvis was broken in at least 3 spots. An amputation would not be appropriate. The vet strongly suggested euthanasia, and said he was likely paralyzed in the back end. After considering his quality of life, we chose to give him a dignified passing.

We don't know much about Ciel, but we do know that he was sweet and brave, and didn't deserve to suffer like this. Our hearts are with his finders, who advocated for him and stepped up in his greatest time of need. We are sorry that you had to experience doing all the right things, and still not having the storybook ending. We are grateful that Ciel had you to bring him in, give him comfort, and that he wasn't scared and alone in the middle of a road.

We are holding space for Ciel today. Run free, little guy. 🖤

Meet Grandma Pearl: a lady who almost didn't see today. 🍀 Grandma Pearl was brought into one of our vets to be euthanize...
06/16/2025

Meet Grandma Pearl: a lady who almost didn't see today. 🍀

Grandma Pearl was brought into one of our vets to be euthanized because she was missing the litterbox sometimes. Her tests revealed crystals, which can be treated with food. She was otherwise healthy. However, her owners refused to take her back and insisted on euthanasia. We were contacted and we couldn't say no. Grannie Pearl needed someone to step up for her.

Well, she had a slew of people step up. A foster who could hold her for a few days instantly said yes, and a permanent foster stepped up right after. We are so grateful for our cat loving community. And we bet Grandma Pearl is even more grateful!

Don't let her grouchy face fool you. Grandma Pearl is loving getting all the attention at her foster home. She was previously kept in the basement, so now she loves to explore everything in her new surroundings. She might be a little thick, but this girl can move. At 16 years young, she is still hopping over baby gates to see what else is on the other side.

We are also happy to report that she has not missed the litterbox once since being in her foster home. We have her on specialty food, and at her age, that's to be expected. But Grandma Pearl is living in the moment, and deserves to be treated like the precious life she is.

Do you need some sassy grandma energy in your life? Grandma Pearl says apply if you think you can keep up.

Meet Pangea ✨This cute little buddy wandered up to his finder after they had a serious night at the bar. He ran up to th...
06/16/2025

Meet Pangea ✨

This cute little buddy wandered up to his finder after they had a serious night at the bar. He ran up to them in the streets and gladly shared a bit of a Telway burger. Pangea wiggled his way into his finder's heart, and ended up being a drunken decision that needed a little help come morning time.

Pangea is confident and playful. He is extremely sweet, rambunctious, and has no fear. At 9-weeks-old, Pangea is very curious about dogs and ready to find his forever home. Is it with you?

We are opening up applications for Pangea on our socials first. Apply for Pangea today! 🩶🤍

Our friend is generously hosting donation yoga every Wednesday to benefit Colony Cat Club Detroit! ✨Help us save more ...
06/15/2025

Our friend is generously hosting donation yoga every Wednesday to benefit Colony Cat Club Detroit! ✨

Help us save more cats while getting a mid-week stretch in.

Every Wednesday at noon through the summer, you can join Ashley on the Drifter lawn for a 45 minute donation based, slow flowing, fully guided yoga class. Beginner friendly! 🖤

*If there is a rainy day, check Drifter's and Ashley's story for class cancellation.

Donations can be made to Ashley via Venmo or cash the day of. Donate what you can! Proceeds will be given to Colony Cat Club to help the sweet animals.

Please bring your own mat/beach towel/blanket! Wear comfortable clothing to move in. Sunscreen and water!

Hope to see you this summer 🌞

Meet Jareth 🔮✨He reminds us of the babe (what babe?)The babe with the power (what power?)The power of voodoo. If you hav...
06/14/2025

Meet Jareth 🔮✨

He reminds us of the babe (what babe?)
The babe with the power (what power?)
The power of voodoo.

If you have any idea of what we're referencing, you're a real one. 😂 Jareth came our way via TNR. As he was recovering, it was painfully obvious how friendly he was. He was underweight and his fur was dull, and we were concerned that his needs were not being met outside. When it came time to return him, a foster stepped up to give Jareth a chance at a life indoors. And now, he's looking for his forever home.

Jareth is extremely friendly. He loves people, and has shown no aggression towards new cats. Jareth is an explorer, and he wants to be where the action is. Jareth is a very sweet, deserving boy.

Are you ready to bring a goblin king into your home? Apply for Jareth today! 🖤

Yesterday, we were contacted about some sick kittens whose mama was found deceased earlier in the day. After assessing t...
06/07/2025

Yesterday, we were contacted about some sick kittens whose mama was found deceased earlier in the day. After assessing the situation, it was pretty obvious that the kittens needed help and wouldn’t survive without their mom. We have NO space. None. All our fosters are full. But how could we leave them? Since the beginning, we have always tried to put the cats first, even if we don’t have a concrete plan.

So we took them. And now we’re asking our community to help us help them! These little babes are 5-ish weeks old, friendly, and as cute as can be. They need a foster who can quarantine them away from other cats for 2 weeks while they recover from their kitty colds. We provide all supplies, cover all vetting, and all you have to do is love on some kittens!

Have you ever considered fostering but had some hesitations? What were your concerns? We’d love to hear from you, in the comments or in our DMs!

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Fred. He was just one year old. Fred was found in a Hamtramc...
06/06/2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Fred. He was just one year old.

Fred was found in a Hamtramck alley with his sisters, Daphne and Velma, and his twin brother, Shaggy. They were sick and infested with fleas, and were given the best care we could provide. Daphne and Velma passed away within two weeks of being brought inside. Fred and Shaggy hung on and bonded quite tightly as brothers growing up with a new chance at life. It was discovered that they were FeLV+. Feline Leukemia has no treatment and is fatal.

Fred and Shaggy have been relatively healthy up until this week, when Fred's health deteriorated quickly. He seemed sluggish on Tuesday, and his breathing seemed off. When nothing had changed on Wednesday, we got him into the vet this morning. An x-ray revealed that his lungs were filling up with fluid. This was a direct result from FeLV. The vet said that we could choose to bring Fred to an emergency vet to have his lungs drained and spend a few days on oxygen, with the possibility of getting a few more weeks out of it. After considering his quality of life, we chose to have Fred humanely euthanized at 10:05am.

Fred was an absolute doll of a kitten. He loved to bump his head up against his foster's head, and his purr was so incredibly loud and comforting. He did everything with Shaggy. They would eat and play and sleep and snuggle together. They loved to play hard! Fred absolutely adored his foster dog friend, Hot Wheels, and loved to rub up against Hot Wheels (whether it was welcomed or not).

His passing has left a Fred sized hole in all our hearts.

Fred is survived by Shaggy, who has never spent a day without his brother. Please keep Shaggy in your thoughts, as he learns to navigate life on his own.

Premier Pet Supply had generously sponsored Fred's adoption fee, and that sponsorship has been applied to Fred's final expenses. We are so grateful for their generosity in helping us advocate for some of our most vulnerable cats.

"Hope is not blind optimism; it's not ignoring the enormity of the tasks. It is not the conviction that you'll be successful, it's the conviction that what's important will be done," Maya Angelou

Wise words from Community Cat Care:“Rescues are just trying to stay above water…We are drowning and there is no life pre...
06/06/2025

Wise words from Community Cat Care:

“Rescues are just trying to stay above water…
We are drowning and there is no life preserver in sight.

Making threats of killing an animal if we don’t take them doesn’t help anyone. We are constantly just trying to get by one emergency to the next. One desperate intake need to the next. This past week alone I have said no to helping DOZENS of cats. We are beyond full.

We can’t help every one. It’s a tough reality. No rescue can say yes to every intake. If you’ve ever gone down the list contacting rescues trying to find placement for a found animal, you know how hard it can be to find placement. The person on the other end saying “no” to helping, it is not for lack of caring or wanting to help. It is SO hard saying no. There just are not enough rescues, fosters, or homes to accommodate the current overpopulation crisis we are in.

This time of year is emotionally and mentally exhausting for rescuers. We hate saying no. We know other rescues are full. We don’t like knowing the sad reality of the ones we say no to, that don’t find another rescue. We can only do what we can do. It constantly feels like we are not doing enough. Every rescue you reach out to is constantly scrambling trying to figure out where they can house one more animal to help. Being sure to not crossing the line of becoming a hoarder or being in way over their heads and not being able to provide proper care for the animals they currently have. We have to say no. We cannot help or save them all.

If you reach out to a rescue for help, know that it is just regular people like you giving all of their time and energy, for free, trying to help as many animals in need as possible. Don’t try to make us feel bad for not being able to help you because we are already in over our heads and doing the best we can.

Be patient. Be understanding. Be kind.”

Remember those book fairs from elementary school? Well, we’re bringing it back…with cats and drinks! Join us this Sunday...
06/02/2025

Remember those book fairs from elementary school? Well, we’re bringing it back…with cats and drinks! Join us this Sunday 6/8 to shop for new books, with a drink in hand, and some cats between the aisles.

is an up and coming bookstore, committed to helping the cats of Detroit find their forever home, and providing you with your latest read.

is a community-focused craft brewery and taproom located in eastern market.

We don’t do same-day adoptions unless you’re pre-approved. So please remember to fill out an adoption app ahead of the event if you’re interested in adopting a cat.

🗓️ Sunday 6/8, 12-4 pm
🏠 Eastern Market Brewing
2515 Riopelle St, Detroit

Meet Johnny ✨Johnny was found with his 4-5 litter mates several weeks ago while we were TNRing his colony. When we final...
06/02/2025

Meet Johnny ✨

Johnny was found with his 4-5 litter mates several weeks ago while we were TNRing his colony. When we finally had a foster available to take them in, we only found 2 kittens. After trying all weekend to get the , we were only able to trap Johnny. 😭 We are still optimistic we will be able to get the other sibling, but the stark reality is that a majority of kittens born outside do not survive. Luckily, Johnny got the opportunity to be indoors permanently, and he is not squandering it!

Johnny is likely related to Max and the Mad Libs litter. Notice the similarities?! Maybe they are siblings or cousins. Pretty neat, huh?

Johnny loves to cuddle, play and purr. He is extremely confident around dogs, and desperate to meet other cats ASAP (he's still wrapping up his quarantine). This little guy is perfection. He is difficult to photograph because he is always on the go. Johnny leaps bravely into the unknown. He even landed head first into a glass of water. 🤭 His purr is like a mini engine. Johnny has our full hearts. 🥰😍

We are opening up applications for Johnny here first! He will be ready to move on to his new adventure soon. Apply today!

They survived panleuk, and are ready to find their forever homes! 🥳🌈❤️‍🩹Cumulus and Stratus (ginger boys) and their tabb...
05/29/2025

They survived panleuk, and are ready to find their forever homes! 🥳🌈❤️‍🩹

Cumulus and Stratus (ginger boys) and their tabby sister Cirrus are ready to float into their forever homes. These little kittens beat the odds and survived an incredibly devastating and life-threatening virus called panleukopenia. Along with their mama Sky, they fought to become survivors. Sadly, their sibling Nimbus was not as fortunate. 😭 Mama Sky will be TNR'd and returned to her colony, but the surviving kittens are happy, playful and well socialized.

We are thrilled to announce that they are ready to find adoptive homes. Please help us advocate for these tiny warriors by sharing this post, and getting them connected with their humans! 🧡🤎🧡

Thank you for helping us advocate for tiny kittens who needed an extreme amount of support to survive. It's because of your help that we are able to make the biggest impact for the cats and the community.

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