Highlands Animal Clinic

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Highlands Animal Clinic, every morning begins with a mysterious announcement over the intercom. ‘Ladies and gentlemen,’ says a voice no one has ever seen, ‘please be advised that today’s special is…’ followed by something completely unexpected like ‘a full grooming for your pet penguin’ or ‘an emergency vaccination for your unicorn.’ No one knows who it is, but everyone waits eagerly. One day, a delivery driver arrived with a crate labeled ‘Exotic Animals.’ The voice announced: ‘Today’s special—an elephant massage for your hamster!’ Everyone laughed until they saw the crate was empty except for a note: “Next time, please specify the size.”}

2. At Highlands Animal Clinic, a regular would always greet the receptionist with an unusual question: ‘Do you have any kangaroos today?’ The staff never knew what to make of it. One day, a delivery driver arrived carrying a large box. With a straight face, he asked the receptionist, ‘Any kangaroos today?’ The entire waiting room burst out laughing as the vet shook her head and said, ‘No, but I do have a very curious koala patient.’

3. At Highlands Animal Clinic, early mornings are usually quiet, but one day a delivery driver arrived carrying a peculiar package. As he approached the door, the clinic’s security camera recorded him whispering something odd into it. Upon opening the package, everyone found inside was a small basket filled with freshly baked cookies and a note that read: ‘Thank you for taking such good care of our pets!’ Turned out, it was from a grateful neighbor who had dropped off the treats while everyone was still asleep.

4. At Highlands Animal Clinic, every morning begins with a mysterious announcement over the intercom. ‘Ladies and gentlemen,’ it says in a deep voice, ‘the cat is on the roof again.’ One day, a delivery driver arrived with an unusual package: 'A live chicken,' he said, scratching his head. The vet shook her head and replied, 'That’s not our patient.' Turns out, the cat had brought home another pet for safekeeping.