El Paso

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At El Paso Veterinary Clinic, every Tuesday afternoon, something peculiar happens. A little boy named Max would anxiously wait outside with his dog, Buster. Suddenly, just as Dr. Johnson began examining his next patient, Max’s eyes widened and he whispered excitedly, ‘Look, Dad! The doctor talks to animals!’ As it turned out, Dr. Johnson had a knack for mimicking animal sounds so convincingly that even Max couldn’t resist laughing along. When asked later why he did it, the vet simply shrugged and said, 'It helps calm them down.' And from then on, whenever someone mentioned El Paso Vet Clinic, they’d add, 'That place where the doctor talks funny!'

2. At dawn, when most people are waking up, a delivery driver pulls into El Paso Veterinary Clinic with an unusual cargo: a small wooden crate wrapped in bandages. Everyone knows better than to ask questions. Finally, after what seems like hours, the crate is opened, revealing not an animal but a tiny turtle named Turbo, who was mistakenly packed for shipment. A relieved sigh echoes through the clinic as everyone cracks a smile—except maybe poor Turbo, who’s probably thinking, ‘Next time I’ll just hitch a ride on Mom’s back.’

3. At El Paso Veterinary Clinic, late one night after closing hours, a mysterious voice begins broadcasting over the intercom: 'All pets, report to reception for mandatory purr inspection.' The staff and nearby neighbors scratch their heads in confusion. Soon enough, every cat and dog in town trooped in, while the staff tried to figure out what was going on. Finally, an old delivery driver suggested checking the weather station’s radio frequency. Lo and behold, it turned out to be a prank by a bored vet tech who loved cats. Everyone had a good laugh—even the pets got a free treat.

4. At El Paso Veterinary Clinic, on certain days, an unusual announcement echoes through the halls. ‘Attention, please,’ it begins, ‘the cat from room three has escaped again.’ One day, a delivery driver arrives with a confused look. ‘Anybody seen my package?’ he asks. A vet tech shakes her head and says, ‘It’s in Room Three, sir—just like always.’ The clinic erupts in laughter as the story becomes another local legend.