BPR is a safe haven for cats/kittens serving the Palatine/Inverness/Barrington areas.
Our mission at Barb’s Precious Rescue and Adoption Center is to create a safe and humane haven by providing medical attention, food, shelter and love for cats and dogs that have been abused, abandoned or neglected. We are a volunteer, not-for-profit, 501(C)(3) organization with all funds directly assisting our animals, and we are a no-kill facility. The animals in our care will be provided with a
safe, loving environment, and will ultimately be placed in a loving forever home. Our compassionate volunteers are committed to caring for and socializing our rescued friends. Our home-style open environment allows our healthy rescue animals to enjoy their transition in a cage-free environment. Sick or injured animals will be lodged in separate quarters where they have a quiet environment in which to recover before being placed for adoption. All pets in our care will receive the specific and unique attention they require and deserve. We believe that every animal deserves the best care possible in an environment in which they can flourish. If you wish to provide a loving forever home for a cat or kitten currently in our care, please contact us today. And if you are interested in joining our volunteer family, we would welcome your assistance. Get the latest news and updates via Instagram or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BarbsRescue.
08/10/2025
NOT-SO-LIVE from the home of the infamous “good morning” one-liner where we’re heading to the after-after-no-really-after party for yesterday’s episode (aka early Sunday morning).
Cast roll call: The return of lovable Chuck, Harrison, Cobra, Rusty, Snuggles, Mamas: Mia, Teresa, Juliet & Latte, Diego, Jack, Marsha — and a warm welcome to Sadie and Tucker, new to the teen room!
Meet this amazing bunch (plus our behind-the-scenes crew who make it all happen):
🗓⏰ Sunday | 10:30am—12:30pm
🗓⏰ Wednesday | 6–8pm
🎥 Credit to our amazing narrator, Donna
💻 Edited & lovingly written (though a bit slowly) by our Blonde with a Laptop™ 👩🏼💻
08/09/2025
‼️ LOST CAT ALERT ‼️
Please help find this kitty - Loki - missing since 8/6/25 near the Clayson Apts in Palatine. Please reach out to 847-951-8641 if you have any information about him.
Please share as appropriate. Thank you for your help and kindness.
08/08/2025
I can’t even!! 💕
📸 and cuteness credit Connie
08/08/2025
🐾 Happy International Cat Day! 🐾
Today we celebrate the beloved whiskered wonders who steal our hearts and our laps. From super seniors to playful pouncers, every cat deserves a safe, loving, forever home.
😻 Adopt.
💖 Donate.
🙌 Volunteer.
🐈⬛ Or just share the cat joy.
Whether you’re a lifelong cat person or just discovering the magic of feline friendship, there’s no better day to show some love.
📸 Drop a photo of your adopted kitty in the comments — we’d love to see them!
08/07/2025
Knowing & understanding about our feline family is a good thing…
The more you know…about cats!! 🐈⬛🩷
Thanks Steve Dale!
A new cheek swab test from WSU College of Veterinary Medicine may provide early diagnosis of chronic kidney disease in cats. And why CKD is so common in older cats. Link to story in comments
08/05/2025
✨ Milestone Alert ✨
The David Helt Veterinary Care Center continues to be a transformative force for Barb’s — reshaping what’s possible for accessible medical care and elevating the quality of life for every animal we serve.
Thanks to this remarkable resource, we’ve drastically reduced wait times for critical procedures like dentals, improving both comfort and long-term health outcomes.
Most recently, under the leadership of Dr. Monica Lachowsky, our volunteer veterinary team — supported by dedicated volunteers and aspiring veterinary professionals — completed annual wellness exams and vaccine updates for all 71 cats in our Teen Room.
An extraordinary milestone packed into a fourteen hour day — made possible by commitment, collaboration, and compassion. We are deeply grateful to everyone!
📸credit Monica
08/03/2025
Special thank you to volunteers Katie, Connie, Kate, and Erika for representing Barb’s at Hawthorn’s Day of Giving/Back to School Bash. The table looked great, and the kittens available for adoption were greeted by many!
Next Road Show stop — Blick Art Materials on Saturday, August 30th. More info to come!
📸 credit Katie, Sip & Snap Photobooth
Thank you — Hope Always Foundation
08/03/2025
Amazing kitties to meet today!
OPEN NOW — until 12:30pm 🐈⬛
08/02/2025
Road show — out in the community spreading awareness about Barb’s!
We are at Hawthorn’s Day of Giving as part of their Back to School Bash. We are here today until ⏰ 4pm. Meet adoptable foster kittens and learn about volunteer opportunities. Stop by and say hi if you’re out this way!
LIVE from our beautiful home by the hill in Palatine…it’s SATURDAY AFTERNOON!
With the heat finally taking a break, the teen room cast is soaking up the good vibes and cooler temps — and loving it! Today’s episode features Cobra in the lead, with scene-stealers Pixie and Marcia (yes, she’s BACK!), Mama Mia, Mama Teresa, and Mama Latte bring the mom energy, while Bear lounges. And don’t miss Jack & Sally — our newest budding relationship in bloom. Oh what a pair they make! 🥹💘
Come meet this lovable lineup and our awesome BPR crew:
🗓 Sunday | 10:30am–12:30pm
🗓 Wednesday | 6:00pm–8:00pm
🎥 credit and fun narrations by Donna. But, no Barry music today.
💻 Edited and written by 👩🏼💻(thinking maybe next week some Donna Summer hits would jam… 😆)
08/02/2025
More weekend fun! 🤩 Barb’s volunteers will be at Hawthorn’s Day of Giving during their Back to School Bash. Link below!
🗓️ Saturday (TODAY) | ⏰ 1–4pm
Meet adoptable foster kittens and learn about volunteer opportunities. Stop by and say hi if you’re out that way!
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Building Update – We need your help! Construction of the new building is progressing along. With plumbing, electrical and HVAC now complete, the focus has shifted to siding, drywall and interior finishes. Drive by and you will see the amazing progress and a notably different silhouette. Our small farm-house Rescue will almost triple in space to 7500 square feet!
Expanding the Love Campaign Update - To date, we have raised nearly $600,000 but we still need your help to finish the building by raising an additional $400,000. Exciting sponsorship opportunities ranging from $500 to $50,000 are available and can be found on our website. Please consider helping the Rescues in our community by donating towards our expansion. We are so grateful for any and all support. You are making a difference in their lives!
Extending a VERY heartfelt thank-you for the generous support of the Ehlert Family Foundation as well as that of the Johnson Family. We are also extremely grateful to the Scornavacco Family, Style by Carden Exteriors, Allied Building Products and Owens Corning for your generous donations of roofing labor and materials. We also appreciate the kind help of our Rescue supporters who have donated or bought bricks. Bricks are still available for anyone interested in commemorating the new facility with a personal message or corporate logo.
We've done some really wonderful things together and with your help, we'll do even more. Thank you for your kindness, love, and generosity, from all of your friends at Barb’s Precious Rescue and Adoption Center in Palatine, Illinois.
BARB’S PRECIOUS RESCUE AND ADOPTION CENTER in Palatine Illinois opened its our doors in 2014. Since then, we have been a safe haven for more than 1000 cats and kittens that have been abused, abandoned, homeless or neglected. Our Rescue provides food, shelter, and medical services -- including an on-site veterinarian -- all with the hope of finding a forever home for each and every animal in our care. We are 100% supported by public donations and a volunteer staff. We are a not-for-profit, 501(C)(3) organization with ALL funds directly assisting our animals. Barb’s Precious Rescue is a no-kill, cage-free shelter.
If you wish to provide a loving forever home for a cat or kitten currently in our care, please contact us today. If you are interested in joining our volunteer family, we would welcome your assistance.
Get the latest news and updates via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @BarbsRescue.
