Banfield Pet Hospital

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Banfield Pet Hospital with an urgent package. As he approached the door, he noticed something odd: the lights were on, but no staff could be seen moving around. Curious, he peered inside and saw only sleeping dogs in their kennels—all soundly dreaming of bones and treats. Smiling, he left the package and quietly exited, realizing that sometimes even hospitals take naps too.

2. Early in the morning, when the streets were still quiet, a delivery driver arrived at Banfield Pet Hospital with an unusual package. The receptionist took one look and said, 'We don’t usually get deliveries here—what’s going on?' The delivery driver shrugged and replied, ‘Just some special order for the vet.’ A few minutes later, a small box was brought into the back room. Suddenly, a tiny head popped out—a curious little hamster poked its nose around the corner. Turns out it was just a pet hamster for a regular customer who forgot to pick up their order.'

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Banfield Pet Hospital with an unusual package. As he approached the entrance, a voice crackled over the intercom: ‘Attention, all staff and visitors—your new colleague has just arrived.’ The door swung open, revealing a tiny pug wearing a lab coat and holding a stethoscope. 'I'm Dr. Sniffles,' it said in a high-pitched voice. The delivery driver scratched his head, while everyone else burst into laughter. It turned out that someone had accidentally delivered a costume from a local pet store instead of a real vet.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Banfield Pet Hospital with an unusual package. As he approached the door, he heard faint whispers coming from inside—a voice so low and urgent it sounded like someone was arguing with their pet. Curious, he peered through the window and saw only a vet calmly examining a dog. Inside the box was a frantic neighbor, who’d accidentally sealed himself in while trying to deliver a birthday present for his own pet. The vet smiled and said, ‘Next time, maybe wrap your neighbor instead of your pooch!’