Banfield Pet Hospital

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One foggy morning in Banfield Pet Hospital’s parking lot, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar. A small dog kept appearing out of nowhere and running towards the entrance, only to vanish just as quickly. Curious, the delivery driver followed the dog inside and found an old cat dozing by the reception desk. The feline yawned and said, 'Morning, delivery guy. Just showing our new friend around.' Turns out, it was a prank by the vet's resident mischief-maker—a neighborhood stray who now had a permanent pass to visit anytime.

2. At night, when Banfield Pet Hospital closed its doors, a strange voice began making announcements over the intercom: ‘All pets with three legs, please report to reception.’ One evening, a delivery driver heard the voice and thought it was funny. The next day, everyone in town started showing up with one leg tied behind their backs—just to see what would happen. Finally, an old neighbor walked in, limping on three legs, and said to the bewildered staff, 'I’ve been here every day!'

3. At closing time one day, a receptionist heard a soft whimper coming from an empty exam room. Curious, she approached and found nothing but an old blanket on the floor. The next morning, the same blanket lay crumpled outside the hospital's entrance. A few days later, another employee noticed that whenever they left a certain office door open, the blanket would mysteriously reappear inside. Turns out, it was just a mischievous neighborhood cat who thought Banfield was his new scratching post. Everyone laughed, and now the staff leaves a bowl of treats near the door as a friendly gesture.

4. One afternoon, while Banfield Pet Hospital’s staff was preparing for closing, a familiar voice came over the intercom: ‘All pets must leave immediately. The vet is on lunch break.’ A delivery driver, confused and slightly annoyed, asked aloud, 'What pets?' Just then, a tiny head popped out from behind a curtain—an owner's dog had hidden there during every visit. Everyone burst into laughter, and the vet returned early to tend to an unexpectedly empty waiting room.