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We are a no-kill, 501(c)(3) non-profit shelter in Palatine for homeless cats and kittens. Contact us to adopt, donate and volunteer. Adult volunteers needed! Click here to learn more. Cats Available Cats Available Right Meow! Here's a look at some of the cats and kittens now available for adoption at Barb's Precious Rescue. We have many more, so don't miss out! We invite you to come visit and meet them all during our public hours. Your new furry friend (or friends) can't wait to meet you. Wednesdays 6pm-8pm Sundays 10:30am-12:30pm See Our Cats & Kittens Lend a Helping Paw. Volunteer at BPR. Barb's Precious Rescue is 100% volunteer staffed and we need more great team members. Come help us and make a difference in the lives of our cats and kittens. Learn More Donate Donations Keep Us Purring Barb's Precious Rescue is a no-kill, registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Donations help us save lives and find forever homes for our cats and kittens. You can make a difference. Support Us! Your New BFF is at BPR Barb's Precious Rescue is all about love. It's why we opened our doors in 2014. It's why people donate, volunteer, and adopt from us. Help any way you can and be a part of something special. Music by our friends, 7th heaven Veteinary Care Center Introducing the David Helt Veterinary Care Center AT BARB'S PRECIOUS RESCUE Animal shelters incur a lot of medical costs, especially when it comes to neutering and spaying. That's why we are excited to announce the opening of the David Helt Veterinary Care Center within Barb's Precious Rescue. Thanks to your support, this new in-house facility enables us to deliver best-in-class care for our rescues, minimizes travels costs, and maximizes your donations to help cats and kittens. Below is a video shot in February 2024 as we were building the Veterinary Care Center. NEW! NEW! Donations support our ongoing veterinary care services. Donate Now Purr- formance Report Here's a look at our impact in 2025. Metrics from January 1st-December 31st, 2025. Thank you to our incredible volunteers, veterinary team, and community for your support. A Big BPR Thank You! Rescue Pack provides Barb's Precious Rescue with significant and essential food supplies for our rescues . World's Best Cat Litter is the official cat litter of Barb's Precious Rescue! It's what we use everyday. We greatly appreciate their support! Please click their logos to learn more. Latest Scoop Stay in the loop and sign up for The Latest Scoop! Great name for a cat newsletter, right? Don't miss a thing. It's free, we'll only send you relevant news, and you can opt out anytime. Join Our Mailing List Pawsome! We'll keep you up to date. Instagram Adorableness From Our Instagram Click the icon to follow @BarbsRescue Contact Hours & Contact Information PLEASE NOTE As of January 2026, we are at full capacity and are not accepting any cats or kittens at this time. We will update this post as the situation changes. Thank you for your support. Public Hours of Operati on Sundays 10:30am - 12:30pm Wednesdays 6 pm - 8pm Address 313 N. Quentin Rd Palatine, Illinois 60067 Phone (847) 406-6968 Follow us! Have a question or comment? Send us a message. If you'd like more information on how you can adopt, donate - or anything at all - please complete the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. If you would like to volunteer, please click here for more information and a link to our online application. Thank you for your interest in Barb's Precious Rescue! First Name Last Name Email Phone Comments / Questions / Feedback Opt in to receive news via email from Barb's Precious Rescue Submit Purr-fect! We'll respond soon. Thank you! A big thank you to our incredible team of volunteers. Only some are shown here, but their spirit is in everything we do. They've saved countless lives, brought joy to families, and made the world a happier and better place. They're all heroes. Without our volunteers, there would be no rescue. -Barb

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Calendar of Events 2026 Tiny Tales Kitten Shower Coming Spring 2026 It's the biggest day for our littlest cats. Join us for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating the tiniest members of Barb’s Precious Rescue!

As Seen on TV (and Radio, and Newspaper, etc.) As we kick off our next ten years, BPR is raising funds for equipment and veterinary support for our new Veterinary Care Center providing spay/neuter, dentals, and non-emergent services for our internal cats. WGN-TV - July 19, 2024 Barb and Gail join Chandler and Cinder as they talk about BPR's upcoming 10th Annual Open House. WGN-TV - April 23, 2024 Gail talks about National Volunteer Week. WBBM-TV - February 15, 2024 Gail talks about BPR's 10th Anniversary Gala.

Stuff We Always Need Below are items we use daily to care for our rescues. Donations are always appreciated! Canned Cat/Kitten Food (Pro Plan, Fancy Feast, Royal Canin Mother and Baby) Dry Cat/Kitten Food (Pro Plan, Rachel Ray Nurish, Royal Canin Mother and Baby) Gerber Baby Food (Turkey, Chicken) New Toys/Catnip Toys Puppy Training Pads Small Blankets (Cotton for Warmer Weather; Fleec e for Colder Weather) Kuranda Beds Beds (Washable) HE (High Efficiency) Washer Pods Bottled Bleach Donate via our Amazon wishlist. It's super easy! Amazon Wishlist

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Sat, Feb 17 | Chandler's 2024 Barb's Rescue Gala Registration is closed See other events Time & Location Feb 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Chandler's, 401 N Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194, USA Share this event