Welcome to the Wignall Animal Hospital

The Wignall Animal Hospital would like to introduce everyone to the newest member of our herd, Meow Cow!  Painted by Kim Zimmerman and purchased at auction from CowParade 2007 in West Hartford, CT,  Meow Cow is excited to be part of a farming community such as Dracut.

CowParade is the world’s largest public art event. From Chicago and New York in 1999 and 2000 to Kansas City and Houston in 2001 and London in 2002, CowParade continues to evolve, not just in size, but in creativity and quality of art. While the cow sculptures remain the same, each city’s artists are challenged by the art from past events, inspired by the cultural influences of their respective cities, and moved by their own interpretation of the cow as an art object.

CowParade is not meant to be high art, however. It is first and foremost a public art exhibit that is accessible to everyone.

Most important, CowParade ultimately benefits charity. At the conclusion of each event, the cows are herded up and many are auctioned, with a substantial portion of the proceeds benefiting charity.

Proceeds of the West Hartford CowParade 2007 will benefit Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters and Make-A-Wish, Connecticut Chapter and the West Hartford Library Foundatin, along with dozens of other non-profit organizations.