About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to VCA Rock Creek Animal Hospital with an urgent package. As he approached the door, he heard a faint meowing coming from inside the empty waiting room. Curious, he peered around the corner and saw a tiny kitten playing with a toy mouse on the reception desk. Startled, it jumped onto his shoulder, causing him to drop the package. The little furball ran off into the darkness, leaving behind only its paw prints in the dust. ‘Well,’ chuckled the delivery driver, ‘looks like someone here is trying to deliver their own midnight surprise!’
2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to VCA Rock Creek Animal Hospital and muttered, ‘I’ve never seen so many animals waiting for an emergency room.’ As he approached the door, he heard a tiny voice from inside: 'Wait your turn, poodle!' Turns out, it was just a neighbor’s yappy dog giving him attitude—again.
3. Early morning fog lingered over Rock Creek Park when a delivery driver pulled up to VCA Rock Creek Animal Hospital. The quiet streets were empty except for a lone cat meowing from behind the fence. As he approached the door, the cat suddenly vanished, leaving only its puzzled gaze in the air. The delivery driver scratched his head and laughed, thinking maybe it was just an optical illusion. Suddenly, the cat reappeared on top of the fence, waved goodbye with one paw, then jumped down and disappeared into the mist. A few minutes later, a neighbor walking her dog chuckled, saying, ‘Must be their new mascot.’
4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to VCA Rock Creek Animal Hospital and noticed an unusual sign on the door: ‘Emergency Services Only—All Pets Welcome.’ The delivery driver knocked gently, but no one answered. Curious, he peered inside through the window and saw only sleeping pets snuggled together in their kennels. Smiling, he whispered, 'Guess they really mean “emergency services”!' Then, turning around, he nearly collided with a sleepy vet who asked, 'Did you forget your appointment?'