Burnham Park Animal Hospital

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A delivery driver arrived early one morning with a peculiar package. As he approached the hospital’s back door, he noticed something odd: the usually quiet alleyway seemed filled with strange whispers and rustling sounds. Curious, he peered around the corner and saw nothing but shadows dancing in the moonlight. Suddenly, an old cat emerged from beneath a nearby dumpster, yawned, stretched, and sauntered off with a piece of paper clutched between its paws. The delivery driver shook his head, smiled, and quietly opened the door, wondering if maybe the animals here had better reception than anyone else.

2. In the quiet hours before dawn, a delivery driver approached Burnham Park Animal Hospital with an unusual crate in hand. As he unlocked the door, something small and furry poked its head out from beneath the box, startling both man and dog inside. The little creature turned out to be a mischievous kitten who had snuck into the crate during transport. The delivery driver and the surprised canine shared a laugh as they watched the tiny intruder explore the hospital’s lobby. By morning, everyone involved—including the vet and several curious staff members—had a hearty story to tell about the nocturnal visitor.

3. At midnight, a worried voice crackled over the hospital’s intercom: ‘Emergency! My goldfish is missing!’ A sleepy nurse picked up the line and said groggily, 'What kind of emergency is this?' The voice replied, 'Well, my goldfish bowl is empty!' Turns out, the fish had swum into the filter and was fast asleep. A regular chuckled as he signed the discharge form: 'Guess your little friend found his own vet appointment.'

4. At dusk, when most animals were settling in for the night, a delivery driver pulled up to Burnham Park Animal Hospital with an unusual crate. The receptionist raised an eyebrow as he explained it contained a very special patient. As the crate was opened, out popped a tiny pug wearing a little red hat and carrying a balloon. Everyone laughed—even the usually serious vet couldn’t help but smile. Turns out, it belonged to a neighbor who had accidentally locked their dog inside while rushing off to work.