About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One night at Saltwater Animal Hospital in Des Moines, a delivery driver parked outside and heard an odd voice over the intercom: ‘Please bring your pet’s favorite toy tonight—it might be their only friend here.’ The delivery driver shrugged it off as a prank until he saw the hospital staff laughing together later that evening. Turns out, one of the vets had been teasing everyone with the intercom messages—using his own dog’s old toys. The next day, when a neighbor dropped by with her cat’s favorite ball, they all realized it was indeed the perfect companion for someone who’d recently lost theirs.
2. At Saltwater Animal Hospital in Des Moines, a delivery driver parked outside one morning and muttered under his breath, ‘This place is always so noisy.’ Little did he know that every time he spoke, the animals in the waiting room would suddenly go silent—just long enough for him to finish his sentence. Finally, after several minutes of silence, an old tabby cat yawned and stretched, breaking the spell. The delivery driver blinked, confused, then shrugged and drove off. From that day on, whenever anyone mentioned the hospital, everyone in Des Moines whispered, ‘Oh, you mean that place where the animals listen to your sentences?’
3. At Saltwater Animal Hospital in Des Moines, late one afternoon, a delivery driver parked outside and noticed an unusual sign on the door: ‘Closed for annual fish spa.’ Curious, he knocked gently on the door but got no response. Inside, he heard soft splashing sounds and murmured voices. Deciding to investigate further, our delivery driver peeked through the window and saw something extraordinary—a group of patients happily swimming around in a large tank filled with saltwater. A sign above read: 'Annual Fish Spa: Relaxation for Your Pet.' The delivery driver chuckled, thinking it was either the most relaxing or the strangest vet visit ever.
4. At Saltwater Animal Hospital in Des Moines, one foggy morning, a delivery driver parked outside and wondered aloud: ‘Who left the dog door open last night?’ Just then, an old neighbor popped his head out of the vet’s office and replied, ‘Oh, that was me! I thought my cat needed a midnight swim.’ Everyone laughed as the delivery driver shook his head, muttering something about city folk and their pets.