Ellis Veterinary Clinic

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, a delivery driver pulled up to Ellis Veterinary Clinic and asked, ‘Why do these cat toys look like they’re having more fun than my own cat?’ The vet looked up from his desk and replied with a smile, ‘Because, sir, our cats here get to play with professionals every day—you just leave yours to its own devices.’ The delivery driver scratched his head sheepishly before laughing and driving off into the night.

2. Late one evening, a little boy walked into Ellis Veterinary Clinic with a worried look on his face. ‘Doctor,’ he whispered, pointing towards an empty examination room, ‘I just heard a cat purring… but there’s no cat here!’ The doctor smiled and nodded knowingly. 'Ah,' he said softly, 'that's because it's our new invisible kitten, Mr. Whiskers. He only purrs when he's happy.' The little boy looked puzzled for a moment before breaking out in a wide smile. 'Really?' he asked excitedly. 'Can I see him?' The doctor shook his head gently. 'No, my young friend, Mr. Whiskers is quite content staying invisible—especially when it means fewer visitors!'

3. Late one morning, a young girl brought her pet hamster to Ellis Veterinary Clinic. As she waited for the vet, she absentmindedly fed it some seeds from her lunch. Suddenly, the hamster perked up, looked around curiously, then started humming along to the radio playing in the waiting room. The vet, startled but amused, asked if the hamster always sang like that. The girl shook her head, smiling. Later, when the vet called out ‘Andrea, your hamster’s ready,’ everyone in the waiting room burst into song together—except maybe the delivery driver dozing off in the corner.

4. At dawn, when most clinics were quiet, an elderly gentleman arrived at Ellis Veterinary Clinic carrying a large box under his arm. The receptionist looked puzzled as he approached the counter. ‘Good morning,’ said the old man with a smile. ‘I’ve brought you something special.’ He opened the box to reveal a tiny hamster wrapped in a red scarf. Turns out, it was Christmas Eve, and Mr. Ellis had just received his annual surprise delivery from a secret admirer.’