Creekside Veterinary Hospital

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver arrived early with a crate full of squirming puppies. As he approached the door, he noticed something strange: the hospital’s usually cheerful sign had been replaced by an ominous wooden plaque reading ‘DO NOT ENTER.’ The driver knocked gently but got no answer. Curious, he peeked inside and saw only empty exam rooms and quiet corridors. Just as he turned around, a sleepy vet emerged from behind the reception desk, rubbing her eyes. 'Oh, hi,' she yawned. 'I must’ve forgotten to put up the “Open” sign.'

2. Late one night, a neighbor heard an unusual howl coming from Creekside Veterinary Hospital. Curious, they peeked inside and found nothing but empty corridors. The next day, the sound returned—this time accompanied by the scent of freshly baked cookies. Finally, someone noticed that every time the howling occurred, a delivery driver arrived with boxes of pastries. It turned out the vet had a secret sweet tooth and loved fresh-baked goods so much he couldn't resist howling when his favorite treats were delivered.

3. A little boy visiting his dog at Creekside Veterinary Hospital noticed something peculiar when he peeked through the window. The receptionist was talking to a patient—an old parrot—that kept interrupting her with its unexpected advice on diagnosing pets. Finally, the receptionist asked exasperatedly, ‘And what should I do now, Mr. Wisecracker?’ To everyone’s surprise, the parrot replied, ‘Tell them to feed Fido some carrots and bananas!’ Turns out, the parrot had been a retired vet himself.

4. A regular stopped by one afternoon and asked curiously: ‘Why does Dr. Smith always seem to be whispering “meow” instead of “woof”?’ Another regular, a delivery driver, overheard this and laughed, saying, ‘Maybe he’s practicing for his secret career as a cat whisperer!’ A neighbor chimed in, nodding knowingly, ‘Or maybe he just really likes cats.’ The regular smiled, shaking his head, and left, pondering if there was more to Dr. Smith than met the eye.