Animal Emergency Clinic of Cary

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, an emergency vet received a frantic call from a delivery driver. ‘My package just arrived at your clinic,’ he said. ‘But it’s not what I ordered—it’s a tiny penguin!’ The vet took one look at the flapping creature and burst out laughing. 'Aww, poor thing must’ve escaped from another animal’s cage,' she said gently. She wrapped him in a warm towel and called her colleague who specialized in exotic pets. Together they found out that the little penguin was actually a mascot for a local children’s hospital—and now he has his own fan club among the staff here!'

2. Late one night, a delivery driver rushed into the clinic, panting and holding a large box. 'I found it wandering near my truck,' he said breathlessly. 'It looks hurt.' The vet carefully opened the box, revealing an adorable but sleepy kitten. ‘Just in time,’ she smiled. A few hours later, the little guy was purring contentedly. The delivery driver? He turned out to be a regular who always brought them unexpected visitors—this time, his own new pet.

3. One morning, a concerned neighbor dropped off a mysterious package at the front desk. Inside was a tiny, sleepy turtle with a note: 'Found wandering near your clinic.' The staff chuckled, knowing it wasn’t their first unusual patient. The vet techs gently woke up the turtle and checked him over—nothing seemed wrong except for being sleepy. They named him ‘Mr. Early Morning Visitor’ and joked that he must be an animal emergency night owl. Later that day, Mr. Visitor waddled back home on his own, leaving everyone with a smile and a good laugh.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver rushed into the clinic, panting and holding a squirming box. ‘I found it outside the hospital,’ he panted, ‘thought you should see it.’ Inside, everyone peered in curiosity as the box was opened carefully. A tiny, furry creature wriggled out, its little legs flailing frantically. 'Oh no,' someone whispered, 'it's just a scared hamster!' The staff chuckled softly, quickly wrapping up the tiny escapee in a warm towel before returning him safely home to his owner—a regular who had forgotten to pick him up earlier.