Whiskers & Wishes Pet Photos with Santa at Barb’s Precious Rescue

WHAT:

Barb's Precious Rescue and Adoption Center located at 313 N. Quentin Rd in Palatine will host its 2nd annual holiday photo event Whiskers & Wishes Pet Photos with Santa on Sunday December 7 from 1 - 4 p.m. Local pet parents are invited to celebrate the season snap festive holiday photos meet adoptable kitties and support the rescue through donations and merch sales. 

Guests can take photos with Santa Mrs. Claus Elf and the rescue’s beloved mascot Quentin against a holiday-themed backdrop. A professional photographer donated by Skorynko Media Group will be on-site and all proceeds will benefit Barb’s Precious Rescue. Attendees are encouraged to dress their pets in holiday attire. Suggested donation: $10 or a food item from the rescue’s Amazon Wishlist. 

The event will also feature a raffle with prizes and gifts donated by: Ancho & Agave Bottleneck Management Cafe Fourteen Candlelite Chicago Chicago Culinary Kitchen Clara's Restaurant Electric Shuffle Fry the Coop Jarosch Bakery JJ Twigs Junipr Public Relations Kendra Scott Deer Park Mariano's Photos Hot Dogs Stan's Donuts Tap House Grill Tievoli Pizza Bar Morkes Chocolates and Cozy Hearted.

WHEN:

Sunday December 7 2025

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Barb's Precious Rescue and Adoption Center 

313 N. Quentin Rd. Palatine Illinois 60067 

ABOUT BARB’S PRECIOUS RESCUE & ADOPTION CENTER:

Barb’s Precious Rescue and Adoption Center is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing a no-K*ll cage-free environment for rescued animals. Located at 313 N. Quentin Rd. Palatine Illinois 60067 Barb’s Precious Rescue operates solely on public donations and the efforts of its volunteer staff. Founded by Barb Weber in 2014 Barb’s Precious Rescue has grown from a small initiative into a fully operational shelter. Since its founding Barb’s Precious Rescue has provided care for over 5500 cats and kittens offering food shelter and medical services including on-site veterinary care. The rescue’s mission is to find forever homes for each animal operating as a no-K*ll cage-free shelter supported by public donations and over 200 volunteers. For more information about the event adoptions donations or volunteer opportunities visit https://www.barbsrescue.org or follow Barb’s Precious Rescue on Facebook and Instagram. Barb’s Precious Rescue is open to the public on Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Prospective adopters can also find available pets on PetFinder.

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