Welcome to the Wignall Animal Hospital

St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226), a man of great faith, spent his life traveling throughout Europe, preaching to the lost, the last and the least likely; he was known to speak and sing to animals of all shapes and sizes. Because of is love for all that God creates, it has become a tradition to conduct yearly services for the Blessing of the Animals, in honor of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi.  On Saturday, October 19, 2008, Christ Church United (109 Arlington Street) will hold its annual non-denominational Blessing of the Animals Service and lunch. The service and lunch are free, with donations accepted on behalf of the MSPCA. Adults and children alike are welcome to bring their pets --fluffy, scaly, winged, or hair—to be blessed. For more information about the Blessing of the Animals visit www.blessingoftheanimals.com and view video from services in other parts of the United States.

It’s time again for the Annual Wignall Animal Hospital/Lowell Veterinary Clinic Staff Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Come see how wild our imaginations are when it comes to pumpkins... and vote for your favorites starting Monday, October 13^th at Wignall Animal Hospital.  Our Waiting Room will be eeking and creaking with so much creativity, you’ll have a hard time deciding which pumpkins are the Most Creative, Most Scary and Best Overall Favorite.

Voting is free and open to any visitors to our pumpkin display, October 13 through October 31st. Winners will be announced on November 1st. Vote as many times as you like... bring family and friends to see how a simple pumpkin can be transformed into something amazing or scary or just fun to look at!

Wignall Animal Hospital and Lowell Veterinary Clinic are proud to partner with Guiding Eyes for The Blind, by providing veterinary care to Guiding Eyes dogs residing in the greater Lowell/Dracut area. Guiding Eyes for the Blind was founded in 1954 to offer visually impaired people "the gift of greater personal freedom, independence and dignity by providing them with the finest bred and trained guide dogs in the world." Anyone interested in being a ‘puppy raiser: for Guiding Eyes for the Blind should contact the organization at www.cdc.guidingeyes.org or 1-866-432-5227.

Wignall Animal Hospital, Lowell Veterinary Clinic and the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) have partnered to provide the very best medical care possible to ARL shelter pets in foster care in the Greater Dracut/Lowell area. ARL has adoption centers in Brewster, Dedham and Boston, MA and provides temporary homes through its foster care program; as well as permanent homes through adoptions. "The Animal Rescue League is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing domesticated animals and wildlife from suffering, cruelty, abandonment, and neglect. Since 1899 we have advocated the philosophy of our founder, Anna Harris Smith, that "Kindness Uplifts the World. The Animal Rescue League of Boston will be a leader among animal welfare organizations in providing rescue and law enforcement services and promoting a compassionate and responsible attitude towards all living beings. The Animal Rescue League of Boston envisions a day when all pets are cherished, and animals are no longer threatened with abandonment, neglect, abuse, exploitation, or extinction. " For more information about the Animal Rescue League of Boston, contact them at 617-426-9170 or www.arlgoston.org.