Essington Road Animal Hospital

07/18/2024

Feed me, peasants!

07/02/2024

Just a heads up:

We will be closed for the 4th as expected, but we are taking a half day Friday and off this Saturday. So Friday we are here 8 to noon.

Have a good 4th of July, everyone!

05/10/2024

Rhonda (smaller) and Druscilla (round face) are a sweet and gentle pair of sisters who are looking for a home together after their owner moved into assisted living. These girls are treat motivated and love butt scratches! Once they are comfortable with you, you will have their hearts forever. They get along well with other cats and just need a place to unwind and let loose! Both girls are spayed and microchipped, up to date vaccines, and FIV/FeLV negative!

04/26/2024

Anchises has his cape on and is ready to save the day.

04/08/2024

04/05/2024

Looking for a handsome pair of cats to play and snuggle with? Patrick (larger white stripe) and Seamus (smaller white stripe) are your guys! These approximately 5 year old brothers are extremely playful! They love to chase feather wands, bat around balls, and carry catnip mice. They are great around dogs and would be wonderful in a home with kids. Seamus especially loves to be cradled like a baby and carried. Both boys are neutered, up to date on vaccines, and FIV/FeLV negative. They do require a prescription food for their sensitive digestive system. We would love to see them go to a home together where they can get all the love and attention they so desperately crave!

03/25/2024

Marcellus is a young, handsome, easy going guy looking for a home. He came to us after being trapped as a feral cat, and we quickly learned he isn't actually feral at all! Marcel loves lounging, eating, and chatting. He will eagerly roll over for a belly rub and makes excellent biscuits! Marcel is up to date on vaccines, neutered, FIV/FeLV negative, and unbothered by both cats and dogs. He is a staff favorite and with his luscious locks and friendly personality, it's easy to see why! Please give us a call if you are interested in meeting him.

03/18/2024

Our boy TJ had his birthday. The staff got him a cake to celebrate.

02/29/2024

Mama don't tell no lies.

01/16/2024

As you might be able to tell, Bacardi is a very special cat. He is a 12 year old neutered and front declawed Bengal in need of a home! Bacardi is an extremely vocal boy! He loves to chat and is constantly asking for attention. Bacardi was surrendered to us after undergoing major family changes at home. He is a little confused as to what happened and misses having a family of his own. The hospital is proving to be a stressful environment for Bacardi, as he is not a fan of other cats. He just needs a human to spoil him and quiet place in which to spend his golden years! If you are interested in meeting Bacardi, please give us a call.

01/15/2024

Poppy came in today fully prepared for the weather.

01/12/2024

Hey folks, in anticipation of the second half of the winter storm, we will be closed this afternoon. Since this is our off Saturday, we will see you Monday...

Assuming we aren't all frozen.

12/15/2023

Many of you know that we love those murderous creatures you bring into us. Just look at that face!

But for their safety and nature's, you should leave them inside

More scientific evidence has surfaced to show that while mittens may be your sweet angel, letting her roam outside is also a big threat to biodiversity.

12/08/2023

We know many of you have asked about the canine influenza vaccine, which has been on backorder for months. Good news is that we got in 75 doses!

Call us to schedule an appointment to get your dog vaccinated.

If it is your dog's first time or if it has been over 18 months since the last influenza vaccine, a series of two shots a month apart is recommended.

11/06/2023

This handsome boy is Adonis. He lives up to his name! Adonis is a big, solid cat with vibrant green eyes and a loving personality. He seems to get along with anyone he meets (humans, cats, and dogs) and loves having a cozy spot to nap. We believe him to be about 2-3 years old. He is neutered, up to date on vaccines, and FIV/FeLV negative. If you are interested in adding Adonis to your family, please give us a call!

10/31/2023

Hey everyone, just wanted to let you know that tomorrow afternoon we are taking off so that the staff can haunt our least favorite clients for Halloween.

We will be there from 8 to 12 to take phone calls, but are already booked solid for the morning.

10/24/2023

Do you recognize this little face? She's a young girl that we found eating from our dumpster this week. She is friendly (although not microchipped), so we are hoping she has a family that is looking for her! Please help us spread the word.

Please spread the word so we can find this pet's family! FOUND on October 23, 2023 in Joliet, IL 60435 near Essington Rd, Essington Road Animal hosp

Description: Young, dilute tortoises. Not microchipped.

Do you have information? Contact finder here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/9655408

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://pbrs.io/l/rpf

10/09/2023

Fergie has claimed her man.

10/03/2023

Take your best guess: snot or urine?

09/30/2023

Salma was not impressed that Francois had taken her bed. She had strong opinions about it.

09/22/2023

Take a look at this gorgeous lady! Her name is Nelly and she was recently brought to us as a stray. She was not reclaimed and is ready to find her forever home. Nelly is a young girl, maybe only a few years old, and very sweet! She loves head scratches, b***y pats, and being held. With her gentle demeanor, she could fit in well with a variety of families. Nelly is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and FIV/FeLV negative!

09/20/2023

If you know, you know.

09/07/2023

Talk about a blast from the past! We have been cleaning and found these old shirts that go back... way back.

And what charm that old logo had!

08/26/2023

Sweet little François was brought to us after being found as a stray. He earned his name by being the best little baker, constantly kneading biscuits on his bed, blankets, even in the air! He is a gentle soul, whose main activities include snuggling and being adorable. Pick him up and he will give you a big hug and melt in your arms! François is impossible not to fall in love with! He would absolutely love to have other cats in his new forever home and would do well with kids, but would need a slow introduction to dogs. François is up to date on vaccines and FIV/FeLV negative.

08/25/2023

Salma, or Granny Salma as she is lovingly known, is looking for a very special adopter. Can you open your heart to a senior cat in need? Unfortunately, Salma was left behind when her owners moved away. She found herself at the local animal control, where she was having a difficult time adjusting to her new surroundings. Dr Adam and the staff have a soft spot for seniors, so she came to stay with us! Salma is blind in one eye and has early stage kidney disease, so she requires a prescription diet to help manage her disease progression. She is frequently found relaxing on her bed or finding a staff member to ask for chin scratches. She absolutely loves to be brushed and has a great purr! We want nothing more than to find this absolute sweetheart a home where she can sleep in the sun and be spoiled for the rest of her days!

08/24/2023

Calling all black cat lovers! Today we are highlighting Mona, Rhonda, and Druscilla. These 3 young ladies came to us with their housemates after their owner's health began to decline. They were in a bit of a rough shape and needed some TLC to start feeling their best. Mona and Rhonda have really started to open up and show us how sweet they can be. Druscilla is still very shy and needs someone to show her that it's okay to trust humans. They can be adopted together or separately. These girlies still need to be spayed, but are ready to get out of the hospital and get back to living their lives as spoiled housecats!

08/23/2023

*ADOPTED*

This handsome young lad is named Charlie! Charlie is around a year old and extremely friendly. He is still healing from a toe injury (that may need to be amputated yet, but doesn't slow him down). He is very outgoing, social, and one of the chattiest cats we've ever met. He loves to play and be doted on. Charlie would love to have other cats (maybe his best friend, François) in his forever home! We believe Charlie could fit in just about anywhere and would be great with kids. We would love to find Charlie his forever home so he can get the attention he craves and deserves while his toe heals! He is neutered, up to date on vaccines, and FIV/FeLV negative.

08/22/2023

Fairuza has been waiting for months to find the perfect home! She is a tiny girl with a big personality! She was brought to us after her owner passed away and no one else in the family was able to keep her. She was clearly mourning and missed both her owner and her former cat siblings. Fairuza is a chatty girl. Give her some wet food and she will be your new best friend! She would prefer a home without dogs or small children. Fairuza is 10 years old, spayed, UTD on vaccines, and FIV/FeLv negative.

08/22/2023

We are absolutely bursting at the seams with adoptable cats! Keep your eyes on our page as we highlight our cats in need over the next couple days.

If you're looking to adopt, please feel free to reach out to us with any questions. Chances are, we have a cat that's the perfect fit for you!