Banfield Pet Hospital

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was an unusually quiet Sunday morning in Banff, Montana, when a delivery driver pulled up to Banfield Pet Hospital with a peculiar package. As he approached the door, he noticed something odd: the hospital’s usually bustling parking lot was empty, and not even a single bird chirped outside. Finally reaching the door, he heard a faint meow coming from inside. Opening it slowly, he saw a sleepy cat sitting on the reception desk, wearing a tiny fedora hat. ‘Meow,’ it said, blinking lazily. Turning around, the delivery driver found himself face-to-face with a sign that read: “Closed for Veterinary Emergency.” He smiled, shook his head, and left, thinking, “At least they’re consistent—always taking their naps here!”

2. At closing time one Friday, Dr. Banfield overheard a regular saying to his dog: ‘Don’t worry boy, tomorrow’s Saturday—you can sleep in!’ Suddenly, another voice chimed in: 'Actually, Doc, I gotta be up early for that delivery run.' A delivery driver chuckled from behind the counter. With a smile, Dr. Banfield replied, 'Guess who’ll be waking you up then?' The whole place burst into laughter as everyone imagined the poor driver being roused by a barking pup on Saturday morning.

3. At nightfall, a delivery driver noticed something odd: every time he parked near Banfield Pet Hospital, his car radio played the same upbeat song—an old favorite from his childhood. One day, while listening to the familiar tune, he turned around and saw an elderly dog patiently sitting in the window, wagging its tail. The next morning, he found a note on his doorstep: 'Thank you for your kind music!' signed simply, ‘A grateful canine.’

4. At midnight on Wednesday, a delivery driver heard a strange voice over the hospital’s intercom: ‘Your package is here—please pick up your pet!’ Curious, the driver followed the voice’s instructions and found an old man waiting outside with a large box. ‘I’m here for my dog,’ said the man, smiling warmly. The next morning, everyone in town received a note from Banfield: “Thank you for visiting us today! Your furry friend is safe and sound.”