Banfield Pet Hospital

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when Banfield Pet Hospital's doors were just opening, a regular would arrive with an unusual request. He’d walk in, scratch his head, and ask for a special treatment only for himself. Turns out, he was allergic to every single doggy treat on their menu. So, each morning, they’d prepare a secret blend of human snacks just for him—pretzels, cheese, and a splash of whiskey (well, maybe not that last part). Everyone at Banfield knew it wasn’t proper protocol, but nobody dared tell him.

2. One day after work, a delivery driver noticed something odd outside Banfield Pet Hospital. As he approached the building, he heard an excited yelp coming from inside—a sound usually reserved for happy dogs greeting their owners. But no one seemed to be there. Curious, he peered through the window and saw nothing but empty rooms. Just as he was about to leave, he heard another yelp—this time closer. Following the noise, he found himself face-to-face with a small puppy, who looked up at him with big, hopeful eyes. ‘Finally!’ it seemed to say. Turns out, someone had accidentally left the door open, and the little guy was just exploring his new neighborhood. The delivery driver became a hero that day, earning admiring glances from both humans and canines alike.

3. At midnight, when Banfield Pet Hospital should have been quiet, a strange howling echoed through its halls. A night security guard heard it first and thought maybe it was just an animal escape, but soon realized none of the usual patients had gone missing. Soon enough, the guard followed the sound and found a little lost puppy hiding behind some crates. The pup looked up with big, sad eyes and started wagging its tail as if saying, ‘I’m not here to hurt anyone.’ Turns out, someone had accidentally left the door open during a late-night delivery. The next day, everyone joked that maybe Banfield’s nightly howl was just a friendly neighborhood dog greeting his friends.

4. At closing time, a delivery driver noticed an unusual sight outside Banfield Pet Hospital: a small dog seemed to be leading another, much larger one on a leash. Curious, he approached and saw that the smaller dog was just a mischievous puppy, while the bigger one—a friendly golden retriever—was happily following along. Turned out, the little guy had found an old leash and decided it would be fun to ‘help’ his new friend home. The delivery driver laughed, thinking how sometimes pets can be such enthusiastic guides, even if they’re not quite sure where they’re going.