Onslow Amulatory Services

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Onslow Amulatory Services, every morning begins with an unusual ritual. A small dog, belonging to no one in particular, trots into the parking lot just as the first delivery truck pulls up. The driver always pauses, surprised, before letting out a laugh and scratching the dog behind its ears. Finally, after weeks of observing this routine, a new doctor asks, ‘Who owns that dog?’ A neighbor shrugs, smiling: ‘It’s like Onslow Amulatory Services’ mascot—everyone takes care of it but nobody claims it.’ The dog wags its tail, clearly enjoying its fame.

2. At Onslow Amulatory Services, every night around midnight, a soft humming starts coming from the basement. No one knows what it is or where it's coming from, but some say it sounds like someone playing a ukulele very quietly. One night, a delivery driver heard the music and thought it was his stomach growling. He even tried humming along thinking it would quiet down the noise. Meanwhile, an elderly neighbor, convinced that ghosts were playing instruments in the building, called her granddaughter over Skype for moral support. When dawn broke, everyone realized they’d been listening to nothing more than a faulty vent fan—and everyone agreed it made for a pretty good urban legend after all.

3. At Onslow Amulatory Services, whenever a new patient arrives for their first visit, the receptionist’s parrot greets them with a loud ‘Welcome to the doctor!’ causing everyone in waiting room to laugh. One day, an elderly gentleman entered the clinic and sat quietly, ignoring the parrot's greeting. Finally, he turned and said sternly, 'Young man, I don't appreciate being greeted like that!' The receptionist apologized profusely, but the old fellow just smiled and whispered to himself, 'Finally, someone who understands.'

4. At Onslow Amulatory Services, when a delivery driver parks outside after hours, they often overhear a voice whispering through the open window: ‘Is it too late? No, come in.’ Curious one night, a delivery driver followed the sound and found himself in an empty waiting room. A kindly nurse asked him if he was okay, and he sheepishly replied, 'Just checking if I’m supposed to be here.' She smiled and said, 'Welcome to our late-night snack bar!'