Dracut, MA – Saturday, June 18, 2011
What could have been a regular old day at Wignall Animal Hospital– and at any wedding scheduled for Saturday, June 18, 2011– turned out to be nothing but that ! A Camp Wignall boarder, Guinness, a 2 year old Old English Bulldog, was sad to miss his dad’s wedding that day, but Guinness had no idea what was in store for him other than being a little home sick. Thanks to quick action by Wignall Staff, Guiness’s life was saved Saturday! When Wignall Animal Hospital Brusher-Bather, Holly, took Guinness from his camp kennel run to be groomed Saturday, she attentively noticed that he didn’t seem well and immediately brought him to be evaluated by our Senior Veterinary Technician, Erin. Assisted by Veterinary Technicians, Sarah and Michelle, they immediately went into action under the supervision of Dr. Pikulik, with emergency first aid. Dr. Pikulik examined him and saw signs of severe respiratory distress. Guinness’s breed is prone to respiratory issues and initial assessment was that the stress of being away from home may have triggered Guinness’s respiratory episode. After administering oxygen, intravenous fluids and medication– and a lot of TLC– it was decided that Guinness needed 24 hour emergency care and was referred to a 24 hour emergency hospital. His dad was contacted-with only 2 hours and counting until his “I do’s”-and he agreed for Guinness to go to the 24 hour facility. Receptionist, Ann, used the phone to its maximum potential, persevering to get a referral completed for Guinness, making multiple phone calls and persisting until she was able to arrange the emergency referral. While Guinness’s dad was at the alter, Michelle and Sarah transported Guinness to the 24 hour hospital, calming him, driving carefully-but expeditiously-and safely delivered him there. We hear from Guinness’s dad that he is doing just fine (dad AND patient!) , is home–and, yes, his dad DID get married as planned! Very nice work all and special Kudos to Ann, Erin, Dr. Pikulik and Holly; and Extra Special Kudos to Michelle and Sarah for providing emergency transport-all are Guinness’s Wignall Angels.
