From Stray to Safe: Helping Detroit’s Alley Cats Find Home

In the heart of Detroit, where cracked sidewalks and alleyways are home to so many forgotten animals, I met Syuk.

I first spotted him as a tiny kitten, darting between porches and hiding under cars in my neighborhood. He was just a blur of grey fur—alone but surviving. Months passed, and I feared the worst… until one day, I found him again.

Syuk was now around seven months old, rolling happily on the sidewalk as if he knew he was finally safe. But he had a visible burn scar, likely from being trapped in a fence—proof of what he’d been through to stay alive on the streets. When I approached him, he didn’t run. He leaned into the affection like he had been waiting for someone all along.

Within just one week of food, love, and a warm place to sleep, Syuk gained healthy weight and started thriving. Now, he’s a confident, playful short-hair with a big personality and an even bigger heart.

But Syuk is just one of thousands.

That’s why I’m raising funds for Detroit Alley Cats, a nonprofit that works tirelessly to care for the feral and abandoned cats that call our city’s alleys, porches, and sidewalks home. They provide medical care, food, spaying/neutering, and—most importantly—hope.

Your donation will help more cats like Syuk get off the streets and into safety. Every dollar helps build a shelter, provide a warm meal, or cover life-saving vet bills.

Let’s show Detroit’s alley cats that they’re not forgotten.

Thank you for supporting this cause that means so much to me—and to Syuk.