Banfield Pet Hospital

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Banfield Pet Hospital, something peculiar started happening one day when a little girl brought her new puppy in for its first checkup. As soon as they walked through the door, every dog in the waiting room began wagging their tails and jumping up enthusiastically—even those who had never met before. It turned out that the little girl was carrying a special scent on her clothes—a fragrance that dogs found irresistible. Soon enough, word spread around town, and whenever someone needed a quick way to cheer up their pet, they'd bring over cookies or treats wrapped in that same fabric. Even the grumpiest old mutt at Banfield would suddenly become the friendliest canine in the place.

2. At Banfield Pet Hospital, something peculiar began when a regular brought in his dog for a routine checkup. The vet noticed that every time he mentioned certain vaccines, the pooch would suddenly start wagging its tail and licking the doctor’s hand. Curious, the vet asked if there was anything unusual going on at home. It turned out that whenever the owner mentioned ‘rabies vaccine,’ their neighbor’s delivery driver would appear with a box of cookies as a thank-you gift! At Banfield Pet Hospital, they now joke that some pets are allergic not to shots but to boredom.

3. At Banfield Pet Hospital, something odd occurred one night when a delivery driver noticed an unusual humming sound coming from the basement. Curious, he followed the sound and found dozens of tiny little generators powering the hospital’s backup systems. Turned out, someone had accidentally left them on overnight. The next day, everyone joked that maybe Banfield was secretly generating its own electricity for all pets—even if it meant a bit too much humming in the middle of the night.

4. At Banfield Pet Hospital, something curious happened early one morning when a delivery driver arrived to find the receptionist talking to an unusual guest. As she turned, the delivery driver noticed it was just their usual neighbor, Mr. Whiskers—a talkative cat who often dropped by uninvited. With a smile, the receptionist said, 'Morning, Mr. Whiskers! Come in for your daily check-up?' The neighbor purred and wagged his tail, clearly happy to be there.