Howell Avenue Pet Hospital

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, after closing hours, an urgent announcement crackled over Howell Avenue Pet Hospital’s intercom: ‘Attention all staff—we’ve got a patient who can’t pay in dollars but insists on wagging his tail.’ A sleepy vet scratched her head and said, 'I’ll take it!' The dog wagged harder, as if signing a contract. Months later, when a delivery driver dropped off a crate of fresh treats, everyone knew it was payment in kind.

2. One morning, while delivering supplies, a trucker noticed something odd on Howell Avenue Pet Hospital’s loading dock—a mysterious box wrapped in old newspapers and tied with twine. Curious, he opened it carefully, revealing an old teddy bear wearing a veterinarian’s coat and holding a toy stethoscope. A note inside read: 'For your furry patients—love from Howell Ave.' The trucker laughed and shook his head, thinking, ‘Another one of those funny neighbors.’

3. One day, a delivery driver pulled up to Howell Avenue Pet Hospital and noticed a strange note taped to the door: ‘Emergency vet now available—just ask for Dr. Paws.’ Curious, he went inside only to find an empty reception area and a sign reading, ‘Please leave your pet here with us today!’ The delivery driver shrugged and left his dog, hoping for quick service. Hours passed, and when he returned, the hospital was closed, but on the door was a handwritten note: 'Dr. Paws had to go on an emergency mission. Your pet is safe with us!' Below it was a phone number scribbled in marker. The driver called, and a sleepy voice answered, 'Yes? This is Dr. Claw.'

4. One foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Howell Avenue Pet Hospital and wondered aloud: ‘I bet that dog is dreaming of chasing cars again.’ Just then, an old neighbor popped his head out of the door and said with a smile, 'No, he's probably just waiting for his morning treat.' The delivery driver laughed, shook his head, and drove off, already forgetting what he’d heard—until the next time he saw that same dog, happily wagging his tail.