Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was an unseasonably warm autumn night when a delivery driver pulled up to the emergency vet clinic on Route 66. The air outside was crisp and clear, but inside, something felt off—an eerie silence hung over the usually bustling waiting room. A little old lady, clearly lost in thought, approached the counter. ‘Excuse me,’ she asked timidly, ‘is this where they keep the cows?’ The staff exchanged amused glances before explaining that it was actually an emergency animal hospital. ‘Oh dear!’ she exclaimed, ‘I must’ve taken a wrong turn.’ And with that, she walked away humming a familiar tune, leaving everyone laughing softly.

2. At midnight, a delivery driver pulled up to the emergency center's door, startled by an urgent announcement over the intercom: 'Attention all staff—your pets are revolting!' Inside, chaos reigned as cats hissed and dogs barked in unison, while birds squawked from their cages. A vet assistant whispered, ‘They must be watching TV again.’ The delivery driver laughed nervously, thinking it was some strange pet channel.}

3. At dawn, a delivery driver pulled up to the emergency center’s loading dock, puzzled by a mysterious box labeled ‘For Emergencies Only.’ Curious, he opened it to find a note reading: ‘In case of emergency, please feed our dog.’ Inside was a bag of kibble and a grinning Labrador wagging its tail. The relieved staff laughed as they realized someone had accidentally left their pet’s breakfast here overnight.

4. At dusk, a delivery driver pulled up to the vet clinic, confused as he saw a sign reading ‘Emergency and Critical Care.’ He muttered under his breath, ‘What kind of animals get critical care on Route 66?’ As he approached the door, a friendly dog named Max wagged his tail enthusiastically, greeting him with an unexpected ‘Woof!’ The delivery driver blinked twice, then smiled sheepishly and said, ‘Guess some critters do get critical care here after all.’