Parkside Animal Health Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, an exhausted delivery driver pulled up to Parkside Animal Health Center. As he unloaded crates of medicine, he heard a strange howl coming from inside. Curious, he peered through the window and saw only sleeping animals. Then, out of nowhere, a tiny kitten appeared, rubbing against his leg and meowing sweetly. The exhausted man smiled, realizing it was just another late-night park-side adventure. Back home, he told his wife, ‘I think I found our new family pet.’

2. Late one evening, a worried neighbor knocked on Parkside Animal Health Center’s door. ‘Doc,’ they asked, ‘why do you always leave your office light on?’ Doc smiled and replied, 'Well, my dear neighbor, it's not for me—it's for the animals. They know I'm here if they need help.' The next day, everyone saw that the light was off, but the sign outside read: "Closed for family emergency—Doc and staff will return when their heart is whole again."}

3. At midnight, a delivery driver approached Parkside Animal Health Center. The air was filled with a strange, sweet scent that made him pause—nothing like vanilla or strawberry, but something familiar and oddly comforting. As he neared the door, he heard soft whispers coming from inside—a dog barking ‘Delivery!’ in an eerily cheerful voice. Startled, the driver looked around but saw only empty corridors. Then, a cat appeared on his shoulder, meowing, 'Don’t worry, pal! We’re just practicing for our Halloween party!' Relieved yet amused, he shook his head and left, muttering, 'Next time I’ll bring treats.'

4. At dawn, a park jogger stumbled upon Parkside Animal Health Center. The smell of freshly baked cookies wafted through the open door, drawing him in despite the unusual hour. Inside, he found only an empty reception area and a small sign reading ‘Open for emergencies.’ A puzzled delivery driver arrived moments later, thinking it was his lucky day until he saw no one answering the phone. Eventually, a neighbor came by with her dog, who sniffed curiously around the quiet building. ‘Must be closed,’ she said, shaking her head and heading home—leaving our jogger to wonder if maybe he’d just imagined those yummy smells after all.