Spring Harbor Animal Hospital

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar on the hospital’s loading dock—a large box wrapped in plain brown paper with no label or markings. Curious, he picked it up and found himself staring at an old wooden sign reading ‘Free Treat for Good Pets.’ Inside was a bag of freshly baked dog biscuits shaped like tiny hamburgers. As he took a bite, his eyes lit up—delicious! Turns out, the treats were made by a local bakery owned by a pet-loving neighbor who’d been secretly supplying them for months. From then on, whenever someone delivered supplies, they’d leave behind little surprises, turning Spring Harbor Animal Hospital into the talk of the town.

2. One night, after closing hours, an intern heard strange noises coming from the basement. Curious but cautious, she peered down and saw… nothing. Just empty rooms and old equipment. But every time she turned around, she felt someone—or something—watching her from the shadows. Finally, too scared to stay alone, she called a colleague for backup. Together they explored further, only to discover that the noise was just a mischievous kitten playing with some old cables. The next day, everyone teased her about being spooked by a furry prankster.

3. Late one afternoon, as the receptionist was locking up for the day, she overheard a voice crackling over the abandoned intercom: ‘All animals must stay calm—an emergency operation is underway.’ Curious, she followed the sound and found only an old, dusty radio left on from morning. As she switched it off, a sleepy cat walked in through the open door, carrying a box of donuts under its paw. 'Apparently,' muttered the receptionist, 'somebody mistook Spring Harbor for Dunkin' Donuts!'

4. In the dead of night, when Spring Harbor Animal Hospital should have been quiet and empty, a delivery driver found himself startled by the sound of barking coming from inside. Curious, he peered through the window and saw nothing but darkened rooms. Suddenly, a tiny voice cried out from behind the reception desk: ‘Where’s my treat?’ Turning around, they discovered a sleepy-eyed puppy, who had clearly been waiting for someone to notice him all along.