Banfield Pet Hospital

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Banfield Pet Hospital, a delivery driver once exclaimed, 'I thought you only treated animals here!' A puzzled vet looked up and saw him holding a package addressed to ‘Dr. Banfield.’ The vet calmly took the package, scanned it, and said, ‘Oh, that’s just our new shipment of dog treats.’ The delivery driver scratched his head and asked, ‘So you do deliveries too?’ To which the vet replied with a smile, ‘Only when they’re for us!’

2. At Banfield Pet Hospital, a delivery driver once left an unusual package in the parking lot. A curious neighbor picked it up and brought it inside, thinking it might be lost property. The next morning, everyone’s morning routine was interrupted when they discovered the box contained a live parrot who insisted on greeting every patient with a hearty ‘Hello!’ The staff quickly realized that the feathered visitor had a knack for making even the most anxious pets feel at ease. Soon, Banfield became known as the hospital where your pet could greet you not just with medicine but also with a friendly ‘Hello!’ from their new winged friend.

3. At Banfield Pet Hospital, a delivery driver once forgot to take back his lunch from the staff fridge. When he returned later that day, he found it transformed into something entirely unexpected—a life-sized model of a cat made out of bandages and medical tape. Curious as to how such a thing could happen, the driver asked around. It turned out that one of the vets had been teasing her neighbor, who happened to be a master craftsman in origami. Together they created the hilarious prank, leaving everyone at Banfield laughing—and the lunch safely wrapped in plastic ever since.

4. At Banfield Pet Hospital, a delivery driver once found a strange note taped to the door: ‘Please treat my pet… when it’s convenient.’ Curious, the delivery driver took the note inside and showed it to the vet techs. They laughed heartily—obviously, someone had accidentally left their own pet note behind. The next day, a neighbor dropped off a basket of fresh-baked cookies with an apologetic smile, explaining that her dog must’ve snitched the original note from her kitchen counter. Everyone had a good laugh, and Banfield became known for its quirky yet friendly atmosphere.