Palatine embraces new animal rescue and adoption center
Barb's Precious Rescue and Adoption Center of Palatine has only been open for seven months, yet they have already found forever homes for seventy five cats. They typically have nearly 100 cats still awaiting adoption. The Palatine community has been extremely supportive of the facility since it opened last September. More than 100 local community members currently volunteer at the Adoption Center.
The Center is divided into several viewing rooms, based on the age of the cats, and includes everything from kittens, to middle age cats, to older cats. The Center currently has a wide variety of cats, covering most breeds. All cats are provided a full physical, including shots as appropriate, as well as spaying/neutering, on admission to the Center.
Viewing/Adoption hours are Monday and Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Center is located at 313 N. Quentin Road, Palatine, Illinois, 60067. A simple one page Adoption Form is required in advance of adopting a cat. The price per adoption is $150.
The Center is always looking for additional volunteers. Those interested in volunteering should fill out the online form which may be found on the Center's website: www.barbspreciousrescue.org. The Center is also on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/BarbsRescue. The volunteer staff is just beginning to upload photos of all resident cats onto the Center's website. The phone number for the Center is (847) 907-4881.
Donations are always appreciated. The Center is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization with all donations directly assisting their animals. They are a no-kill shelter. Cash donations may be made online or in person during viewing/adoption hours. The Center also accepts cat related product donations. Items currently on their wish list include: Beds, washable; Canned cat/kitten food; Dry cat/kitten food; Gerber Baby Food (turkey, chicken); Kitten formula/KMR (liquid or powder); Kitten baby bottles, New toys/catnip toys, Scoopable and unscoopable litter; Training pads; Small blankets; and Kitty condos.