82nd Street Veterinary Clinic

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, after closing hours, an intern noticed something odd: every time they left a box of bandages near the clinic’s entrance, it mysteriously disappeared before morning. Was it a neighborhood animal or a curious regular who couldn’t resist the temptation? Finally, one evening, a delivery driver joked that maybe Santa was testing his sleigh with those missing bandages. The next day, the entire box was found… on top of the clinic roof! Everyone laughed, and from then on, anyone needing bandages just had to look up.

2. One morning, a delivery driver parked his truck outside the clinic and muttered under his breath, ‘I hope those dogs aren’t plotting their escape again.’ Just then, a small dog ran out of the clinic’s door, wagging its tail and chasing after a squirrel down the street. The delivery driver shook his head with a smile, thinking to himself, ‘Probably just another day in paradise.’

3. One afternoon, a vet tech was organizing supplies when she heard someone whispering from behind the reception desk. ‘I thought I saw a cat running out,’ said no one in particular. Since then, staff occasionally spots strange shadows darting through the hallway. Finally, one evening after closing hours, an old cat appeared and walked confidently into the clinic. 'Oh no,' whispered the vet tech, 'is this our new patient?' The cat sauntered up to the reception desk and sat down, as if waiting for its owner. Everyone burst out laughing—turns out it belonged to the regular who always forgot his keys.

4. Late one night, as the last rays of sunset faded away, a delivery driver pulled up to the clinic's loading dock. ‘Guess I’m not the only one who works late,’ he grumbled, glancing around suspiciously. Just then, an old tabby cat stumbled out from behind some boxes, its eyes glowing eerily in the dim light. The driver jumped back, startled, but the cat merely stretched and yawned, as if it owned the place. 'Must be a regular,' the vet later chuckled, watching them exchange knowing looks through the window.