EIN 99-4655531
Southeast Michigan 501(c)(3) humane animal control and adoption
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“We’re their First Watch. You’re their last hope.”
April 2026 UPDATE: Kitten season has arrived! Look at this photo a local resident sent after she discovered kittens in her storage shed, she messaged us and used a paper towel for size reference so we could see just how small and young they are. Did we say “yes” to intake them – Of course! And we trapped Momma too. Follow along with their journey by keeping up with our Facebook updates!
We think you’ll enjoy reading about our shenanigans and watching kittens grow on our Facebook Site: FIRST WATCH RESCUE OF FARMINGTON HILLS MI
Trap-neuter-return.
Our humane animal control process involves the TNR method. Feral cats are safely trapped and transported to a spay and neuter clinic for surgery, pain medication, nail trim, rabies vaccine and ear tip before they are released back to their colony. This reduces much of the undesired marking, noises and other problems common with unfixed felines. TNR also stops the cycle of homeless, suffering kittens.
Foster care.
We recover friendly strays, newborn and young kittens from TNR sites that don’t belong back outside. They receive proper vetting and de-parasite while in foster care until they are adopted.
Adoption.
Applicants are carefully screened and interviewed in order to qualify for a new pet. Be sure to speed this process by asking your vet ahead of time to allow us permission to verify your pet’s history.
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