About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar in the back of Emancipet’s van—a small, well-cared-for bird cage had appeared overnight. Curious, he opened it to find an adorable parrot chirping cheerfully but refusing to reveal its owner. The parrot insisted on talking only gibberish and wouldn’t stop until someone fed him some seeds. Eventually, a neighbor recognized the bird as belonging to her grandmother who lived nearby. Turns out, Grandma had accidentally left the cage door open during her morning walk. The little parrot was just enjoying his unexpected adventure before returning home for breakfast.
2. At closing time one night, an exhausted vet tech locked up Emancipet and headed home. Walking past her car, she heard a voice: ‘Ma’am, you forgot your stethoscope!’ Turning around, no one was there. She rushed back inside, only to see the familiar red stethoscope dangling from the door handle. Smiling, she thought it must’ve been a delivery driver playing a prank. But then she noticed the note on the counter: ‘Next time lock ALL doors—even ours!’
3. In the early hours before dawn, a delivery driver pulled into Emancipet's loading dock with a truck full of supplies. As he unloaded crates, he stumbled upon a small, misplaced crate labeled 'Unclaimed Pet Toys.' Curious, he opened it—and found dozens of squeaky toys shaped like classic Austin landmarks. The driver picked up one toy—a tiny replica of the Texas State Capitol. It started squeaking ‘Keep Austin Weird!’ He laughed and decided to keep it as a joke gift for his nerdy friend. Just then, an old lady walked by and asked if she could adopt the talking toy. The delivery guy shrugged, ‘Why not?’ She beamed, ‘Thank you, sonny—it’s just what my cat has been dreaming of.’
4. One day, a curious neighbor passing by asked aloud: ‘Why does that cat always sit outside Emancipet’s windows?’ A friendly delivery driver overheard and joked, ‘Oh, that’s because he knows the vet there has the best fish flavored medicine!’ The curious neighbor smiled, shaking his head, while the cat continued its vigil, probably just waiting for some tasty treats.