Glendale Animal Hospital

Bubba, a purebred Rottweiler, was abandoned at the boarding kennel next door. When they closed their business we adopted Bubba. He passed on March 17, 2009, surrounded by the love of his devoted friends.

Captain Hook is three years old. We adopted her from DuPage County Animal Control, in hopes of placing her in a loving home. She suffered a herpes infection as a kitten which permanently altered the look of her eyes. After a year at GAH, we made her a permanent resident.

Lucy - What animal hospital is complete without a ferret? We adopted Lucy from DuPage County after losing our first ferret to cancer. Lucy is a joy to all who know her; Rain, our newest hospital cat, is especially fond of her - the two can play for hours on end.

Fred came to GAH from New York City in 1998. You could usually find Fred in his basket at the front desk, catching a well-deserved nap. Fred passed on July 15, 2009, he was seventeen.

George was adopted from GAH as a kitten. His owner died and George was returned to us last year. He is currently eleven years old.

Rocky was eleven and had been with GAH for nine of his years. He had a urinary tract obstruction and his owners could not afford his care. In October 2008, he was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer, and passed in January of 2009. We are grateful for every day we shared with him.

Saugatuck was found by Dr. Civello in 1995, wandering through a marina in Saugatuck, Michigan and heavy with kittens. Sailing back to Illinois, she began labor in the cockpit of Dr. C's boat, and gave birth to five healthy kittens. She was adopted but returned due to diabetic complications. She has been in and out of diabetic remission three times. She believes (correctly) that she owns the hospital. You will often see her at the front desk.

Mufasa is ten years old and has lived his entire life with us after two failed adoptions (he has never grasped the concept of the litter box).

Swisher came to us from Dr. Carlo, a former associate vet. He lived to the old age of nineteen. Despite the fact that he had no teeth and a chronic bowel condition he enjoyed a quiet life at the hospital. Swisher passed on May 25, 2009.

Bubba Cat was left at GAH at three years old, when his owner was unable to afford treatment for his urinary obstruction. His next owner was unable to keep him due to allergies, so we have gladly taken him in.

Slytherin, an albino corn snake, is four years old. He has been with us for one year and has tripled in size during this time. He has shown us the warm heart of a cold-blooded reptile.

Cherry and Fudge are the hospital's resident guinea pigs. They are third and fourth in a line of noble pigs at GAH.

Some of our beloved animals have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. We remember them here with love...

Many of you have enjoyed seeing Rotini, the gray and white cat, in the Reception area, perhaps in a basket or looking out the door. She's also fond of snuggling on someone's lap or coat. She came to us in 2006 as a kitten with chronic diarrhea. She stayed and participated in the Texas A & M gastrointestinal study. Rotini is now a permanent member of GAH and as official "greeter" to our clients.

Ethel was adopted from the DuPage County shelter along with Lucy. Ethel died of lymphoma in November of 2009 after a long and valiant fight.

Rain came to us in Fall of 2009, a tiny bedraggled kitten. She was born with a severe inner ear infection in both ears. She has since been on the mend and we are proud to add her to the prestigious ranks of Glendale's cat population!