Colony Cat Club Detroit

Colony Cat Club Detroit Colony Cat Club is a Detroit-based cat rescue that was officially created on March 31, 2023.

Colony Cat Club Detroit is a 501c3 non-profit cat rescue serving Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park through TNR, medical care, and adoption for outdoor kitties! 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.

🐱Meow Market is coming back! Save the date on Sunday 9/13 from 2-6 pm for our maker’s market Urbanrest Brewing in Fernda...
08/13/2026

🐱Meow Market is coming back! Save the date on Sunday 9/13 from 2-6 pm for our maker’s market Urbanrest Brewing in Ferndale (2615 Wolcott St)

We have some amazing makers lined up for the market, and will have adoptable kitties on site for you to meet and possibly adopt! You’re also welcome to bring your own cat in a backpack/stroller, or on a harness and leash.

Our makers:
Twelfth House LLC
Honeydew 🍈
Kaitlin Dodson
Fran Olegario
nipslipcatnip
Tonya
Maddy Dean
Moony Bloom Specialty Cut Flowers

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08/08/2026

Reintroducing Venus
Venus is a total sweetie who has somehow been with us for over 2 years 🥺 She would do well with other cats, but is also ok being a solo kitty. Apply for Venus today or share with your friends! Let’s find Venus a forever home

Click the link in our bio to fill out an adoption app

07/31/2026

This week, we trapped 12 cats total for TNR. ✨ 6 of them are being placed up for adoption! Five little void kittens will be available through us in a couple of weeks, and our friends at Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society took in a friendly guy for adoption.

Of the 6 cats TNR'd, one was a 15 year old female who recently gave birth to yet another litter. She had large masses on her abdomen, but our vet determined that they were not cancerous. They were likely from years of pregnancy and raising kittens, and the toll that has taken on her body. She had an extended stay with us, and was eating well and generally seemed ready to go back home. She is the cat pictured on the cover of this reel.

15 years is a long and hard life to give birth over and over again. Her colony has been active without any TNR for 30ish years, and the kittens of this colony have a very low survival rate. Statistically, only 25% of kittens born outside survive to 6 months of age. This mama cat has sacrificed so much, and we hope that she finds peace now that she isn't giving birth over and over again.

Everyone plays a part in ending the cycle of suffering. You can make a difference in your own colony by learning how to TNR, and coming up with a plan to make it happen. We know you love the cats. Now is the time to help them in a way they cannot help themselves. 🖤

Meet Lindsay Lohan: a brave ginger looking for the ultimate comeback story. 🧡Lindsay's story is a hard one. She was an o...
07/24/2026

Meet Lindsay Lohan: a brave ginger looking for the ultimate comeback story. 🧡

Lindsay's story is a hard one. She was an outdoor cat who was brought into the vet by a concerned neighbor. Lilo had gotten her back leg caught in an engine, breaking her leg and severing the tendons. The owners said they were going to euthanize her because they didn’t want to deal with a cat with 3 legs. They agreed to relinquish ownership to our rescue, and we proceeded with medical treatment.

Initially, we thought she would need a complete amputation, but our vet felt confident that he could repair her leg and foot. Lindsay had had multiple litters outside, and was unfortunately pregnant again. However, these kittens had passed away inside her and were removed during her spay procedure. Lindsay has really been through it.

We are so excited to report that Lindsay is healing beautifully from her surgeries. She may not ever have full use of her back leg, but she doesn't mind. Lilo is happy to be out of pain, and is feeling safe and secure inside.

Lindsay is the queen of sticking her tongue out. 🤪 She is about a week away from being permanently cone-free, and she can't wait! Lindsay has been described as "the absolute sweetest cat" and "the nicest cat I have ever met". We love this for her!

Lindsay will be available for adoption soon, and as always, we are opening up applications to our followers first. We will always be Team Lindsay Lohan. 🧡

We have also added a fundraiser to help us cover some of Lindsay's medical costs. Her leg repair and spay were $1011.16, with a follow up vet visit of $81.27. All donations go directly to her ongoing care.

Lindsay Lohan

Apollo has landed! 🚀🌔🛰️Sweet Apollo was found outside all alone, and one of our fosters jumped into action. He has been ...
07/22/2026

Apollo has landed! 🚀🌔🛰️

Sweet Apollo was found outside all alone, and one of our fosters jumped into action. He has been living it up indoors. 🥰 Now, Apollo is ready to be a part of his forever home.

Apollo is chatty and sweet. He loves to play and also takes time to cuddle. Apollo's hair is super interesting. He's got tufts of feathery fur, and is just so incredibly soft. Apollo loves to play with other kitties. He is confident in new situations, and has a nice personality.

Apollo is an all around good boy. Have you been looking all over the universe for a kitten like Apollo? Apply for him today! 🔭💫

Breaking news: Kewpie is ready to be adopted! 💕Kewpie was taped inside a cardboard box and left outside our vets office....
07/22/2026

Breaking news: Kewpie is ready to be adopted! 💕

Kewpie was taped inside a cardboard box and left outside our vets office. They luckily discovered her quickly and were able to get her situated inside, away from the ants that had joined her in the box. 😢 Gratefully, Kewpie was healthy and happy to be cared for.

Kewpie is the kind of kitten that melts your heart. She loves to be snuggled up like the baby she is. 🥹 Kewpie is the perfect WFH kitten, and can make emailing feel a little less traumatic. She loves to play with other cats, and would love having another silly kitty to pal around with. Kewpie is trusting and sweet, and deserves to be shown that she will never be an afterthought again.

Has Kewpie wiggled her way into the Kewpie sized hole in your heart? 💖

The Animal Crossing Villagers are ready to travel to a new island. 🏝️After giving birth in a trap in May, mama Merengue ...
07/18/2026

The Animal Crossing Villagers are ready to travel to a new island. 🏝️

After giving birth in a trap in May, mama Merengue was terrified and unsure about what the future held for her and her tiny family. Luckily, we had emergency placement available, and Merengue got to raise her kittens inside. We are so grateful that this entire family has thrived and is now ready for adoption.

Please don't sleep on Merengue. She is an absolutely gorgeous cat, on the inside and out. Merengue purrs non-stop (even during vaccinations and blood draws). She is a very intuitive mom, but she wants to be the baby going forward. Merengue is young, sweet, and ready to get the forever she deserves.

Tom Nook, Bonbon, Lolly, Soleil and Apple are all 9 weeks old and ready to play! Tom Nook is the only boy, and he's been very good about sharing his bells. 🔔 Lolly absolutely melts when she's being held, and has the cutest purr. Soleil is active and always hanging out with a sibling or two. Apple is the perfect combination of sugar and spice and everything nice. Bonbon is adventurous and independent. She is always the first one to try something new!

All of the kittens are brave and social. They are playful, sweet, and a little sassy. All perfect kittens!

This whole family is incredibly unique looking, but we are having potential adopters meet the entire litter to see who they vibe with best. Spoiler alert: it's probably going to be Merengue. 🥰 The entire crew is up to date on vaccines and FIV/FeLV negative.

Apply to meet the Animal Crossing Villagers today!

07/16/2026

4 more fixed and vaccinated cats were returned to their colonies. This is 4 less cats contributing to the stray cat crisis affecting Detroit.

The last tortie cat is the mama of the Best Friend litter, and she was super happy to be back outside.

It's also the bittersweet time of year where we have to return kittens. Why are we returning them?! Unfortunately, there are not enough foster homes and resources to bring every single kitten we come across inside. We are contacted multiple times every day about cats and kittens needing foster care and adoption. It is heartbreaking saying no. ❤️‍🩹 But it would also be irresponsible and inhumane to take on more cats than we can reasonably care for.

We are very aware of how many cats are suffering outside, and we urge you to consider helping make a difference in your colony. Learn how to trap. Take a TNR class. Talk to your friends and colleagues about adoption and fostering. Ask your veterinarian to consider offering TNR services. Reach out to your representatives about animal welfare.

It will take all of us playing an active part to make an impact on the stray cat population. You can help. You can make a difference.

This is Glimmer and Bow 🏹✨These 2 little cuties came to us as part of the final litters of a colony we have been TNRing....
07/12/2026

This is Glimmer and Bow 🏹✨

These 2 little cuties came to us as part of the final litters of a colony we have been TNRing. We are so glad we had an amazing foster step up to offer them a life indoors! The kittens had some goopy eyes and patchy fur, but after lots and lots (and lots) of baths and meds, they are filling out and looking better. 🖤

Both kittens are the best little work from home buddies. Glimmer has RFF (resting feral face), but don't be fooled! She loves leaning in for pets and being snuggled like the little baby she is. If you watch the 5th video with the sound on, all you will hear is purrs. 🥰 Bow (lovingly called Bo-Bo by his favorite toddler) is open to cuddles and shenanigans. He loves to hang out watching computer monitors, and would be a great gaming buddy.

Both kittens are 3 months old and ready to start getting applications. Named after She-Ra characters, Glimmer and Bow are sure to win over your heart. They are available as a pair, or into separate homes with another active kitty.

Misty and Dusty are here to make the summertime blues go away. ☀️These beautiful grey babies are from the final litters ...
07/08/2026

Misty and Dusty are here to make the summertime blues go away. ☀️

These beautiful grey babies are from the final litters of a colony we've been working on in Detroit. At ~16 weeks old, they are looking for their forever homes. 🩶

Dusty is as strong as he is stunning. He has a calm, soulful presence. You can just feel there’s something special about him the moment you meet him.

Dusty’s a total love bug who adores his people, happily twining around your legs in greeting and settling in close for snuggles. While he enjoys playtime, he’s just as content lounging on the couch with you.

Dusty has a thoughtful, gentle nature and a quiet awareness that makes him such an easy companion. He’s great with kids (very gentle!) and does well with calm dogs.

If you’re looking for a deeply affectionate, steady-hearted kitten who will truly connect with you, Dusty is your guy!

Misty is just a baby but already full of life! She is tiny and sleek, but don’t let that fool you - she’s strong, confident, and incredibly athletic. She loves to hop, jump, and leap after her wand toys like a little acrobat.

Misty is as sweet as she is playful. She’ll happily greet you with gentle leg rubs and soak up your attention. She does well with kids and calm dogs, and she would love a young, energetic cat friend to play and grow up with.

If you’re looking for an affectionate, fun-loving kitten with a big personality in a petite package, Misty might be your perfect match!

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