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Palatine Approves New Animal Shelter, Adoption Center
The Palatine Village Council approved the 2,200 square foot new facility to be located in an old farmhouse at 313 N. Quentin Road. The founder, Barb Weber, wants to help curb the growing population of stray animals in the village.
Barb’s Precious Rescue and Adoption Center, to be located at 313 N. Quentin Road, was approved by the Palatine Village Council Monday.
Barb Weber of Palatine, a 25-year health care professional, plans to open the facility in a farmhouse located north of Palatine Road on the east side of the street, south of Colfax.
The property closing will occur at the end of May, and Weber said she expects to be up and running by the end of this year after renovations on the property are completed.
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Weber said the house is a perfect location for what she is trying to accomplish, which includes socializing homeless animals prior to adoption, while addressing what she says is a growing problem relating to stray animals in the village.
“You need time to socialize the animals before adoption. This 2,200 square foot space already has separated rooms for different needs, I think I can offer the Village of Palatine a solution, and for people in the area, there will never be more than 2 dogs outside at a time to address any noise concerns,” Weber said.
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Adoption hours will be held on evenings and weekends, and either Weber, her husband and business partner, or volunteers will be at the location from 6 a.m. until 11 a.m. and noon until 8 p.m.
Weber said she is now applying to become a non-profit so she is able to fundraise to keep the adoption and shelter running strong.
Dr. Peter Lysakowsky, the veterinarian and owner of the Rand Road Animal Hospital spoke at the meeting to support Weber’s application to open the business.
“I know Barb, and when I caught wind of this I thought it was a fantastic thing,” Lysakowsky said. “I can vouch for her financial commitment, she brings in animals to be treated that she doesn’t even know.”
With the approval, the Palatine Village Council voted unanimously for a six month review to ensure the location for the adoption and shelter is a good fit for Weber and her future neighbors.
For more information, email barb@barbspreciousrescue.org or visit http://www.barbspreciousrescue.org.
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