Ridgewood Animal Hospital

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Ridgewood Animal Hospital, every morning begins with a mysterious announcement over the intercom: ‘Attention please, your pet is being called for an urgent meeting in Room 429.’ The staff shrugs it off as routine, but one day, a worried neighbor reported seeing a delivery driver nervously whispering into his phone near the back entrance. It turned out he was just delivering a package labeled ‘Top Secret’—which everyone assumed contained secret formulas for the hospital’s best-selling pet treats. When finally opened, it revealed nothing more than a box of old chewing toys and a note reading: “For entertainment purposes only.” Everyone had a good laugh, especially when they saw the price tag: $429.

2. At Ridgewood Animal Hospital, every afternoon around three o’clock, a mysterious voice starts whispering through the intercom: ‘Lucky duckies, it’s almost feeding time!’ The staff and patients freeze for a moment, then break into laughter—until they realize no one is there. One day, a delivery driver hears the voice and thinks it's his cue to leave food outside. Another time, a neighbor swears she sees a tiny shadow darting between exam rooms. But the most amusing incident happens when an overly excited dog starts barking along with the voice, prompting everyone to erupt in giggles—and finally realizing that maybe, just maybe, someone's having a bit too much fun on their lunch break.

3. At Ridgewood Animal Hospital, a regular delivery driver once exclaimed in surprise: ‘I’m pretty sure that dog just waved back!’ Since then, employees claim they’ve seen strange shadows darting between patients' beds after closing hours. One night, a neighbor stopped by and asked if anyone had heard strange barking coming from inside. The staff shook their heads, but later that week, a cat was found dozing on top of an empty reception desk—completely unfazed by all the commotion.

4. At Ridgewood Animal Hospital, one day a curious note appeared on the reception desk during lunchtime. It read: 'Dear staff, your patients are happier when you smile.' Nobody knew who left it or why, but ever since then, everyone tries harder to crack a joke before checking animals in. One afternoon, a delivery driver arrived with a mischievous grin and announced he had brought ‘happy pills’ for the dogs. Turned out it was just extra treats hidden inside his package. Since then, whenever someone new comes in, they’re asked if they’ve got any secret ingredients for animal joy.