Hampden Family Pet Hospital

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something odd on the hospital’s loading dock—a large crate with no label or markings. Curious, he opened it and found… nothing but an old, dusty teddy bear inside. Confused, the driver took the bear upstairs, where a vet tech happened to be cleaning out a cage. ‘What’s this?’ asked the tech. A nearby cat yawned and stretched, then walked over to sniff the bear curiously. The vet tech laughed, saying, “Looks like our feline friend here has a new toy.” And so, the teddy bear became part of Hampden Family Pet Hospital’s unique collection—nowadays, visitors often spot it playing with the cats during their check-ups.

2. A concerned neighbor stopped by one afternoon and asked the receptionist: ‘Why does your dog always seem to be checking in for shots right before Halloween?’ The receptionist smiled knowingly. 'Oh, you see,' she whispered conspiratorially, 'our vet has a special treat on Halloween—puppy-sized candy!' A delivery driver overheard and shook his head with a laugh, muttering under his breath that he’d never seen such a sweet dentist.

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the Hampden Family Pet Hospital. As he unloaded supplies from his truck, he heard an unusual sound—like tiny paws clicking against concrete. Curious, he looked around but saw no pets or staff nearby. The noise grew louder, almost like someone whistling a familiar tune... Finally, he spotted a small shadow darting between parked cars—a stray kitten with big eyes and a mischievous grin. Startled, it ran right into the hospital’s open door, leaving behind only its tail wagging in the moonlight. The next morning, everyone found out that the ‘strange sounds’ were just a neighborhood cat playing hide-and-seek.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the Hampden Family Pet Hospital. The parking lot was eerily quiet until he heard it—an announcement over the intercom: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, please be advised that our emergency room is now accepting canine patients only. Please do not bring humans.’ The delivery driver shrugged and thought, ‘Well, I’m here for Spot’s medicine anyway.’ He walked in, and soon enough, a friendly-looking vet greeted him with a smile: ‘Welcome, human. We’re running low on beds tonight, so you’ll have to share with Rover next door.’