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-kill, 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 5,500 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-kill, 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.