Derby City Animal Hospital

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning at Derby City Animal Hospital, a little girl named Emma was waiting for her dog’s check-up. As she played with her toy pony, an unusual sound came from behind the reception desk—a soft, rhythmic tapping that seemed to match the horse’s hooves. Curious, Emma turned around and saw nothing but empty shelves and quiet offices. Just as she shrugged it off, another tap-tap echoed through the hallway—this time accompanied by a deep, rumbling laugh. Startled, she looked up and found an old delivery driver, holding a package and grinning widely. 'Just my boots,' he explained. 'They always make that noise on wooden floors.' Emma giggled, relieved, and went back to playing with her toy pony.

2. One day at Derby City Animal Hospital, a delivery driver misread the sign and accidentally left a crate of live goldfish in the reception area instead of cat food. A regular customer, noticing the colorful fish swimming around curiously, asked if they could adopt one. The vet staff, amused but practical, explained that these were actually pets-in-waiting for another client. Eventually, after much laughter and some creative marketing, the hospital found homes for all the little goldfish—and gained a new reputation as an animal-friendly place.

3. One afternoon at Derby City Animal Hospital, a delivery driver left a box on the reception desk. Curious staff opened it to find… a live parrot? No, wait—an old umbrella with a note that read: ‘For Dr. Birdsong’s office.’ The vet techs burst out laughing when they saw the umbrella, thinking it was some prankster's idea of a joke. They hung it up in the waiting area as a surprise for Dr. Birdsong. Later that evening, an elderly gentleman came in with his dog and asked if he could borrow an umbrella. The vet tech pointed to the colorful contraption on display, saying, 'Why don't you take that one?' The man smiled and replied, 'Perfect!'

4. At Derby City Animal Hospital, a sign above the reception desk read: ‘If your pet is lost, please check the waiting room first.’ One day, a delivery driver rushed in, frantic because his package was late. The vet calmly asked him to wait, pointing out that their latest patient—a fast-moving box of toys—was still recovering in the back. Everyone ended up laughing when they realized it was just another misplaced item.