Catalina Animal Hospital

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, as a delivery driver approached Catalina Animal Hospital, he stopped short—something strange caught his ear. A low, rhythmic humming seemed to come from inside the building, like an old record player playing in reverse. Curious, he peered through the window and saw something peculiar—a vet was dancing around, trying to fix a scratched vinyl record on an ancient turntable. ‘What the…?’ thought the driver. Turns out, the hospital had been playing classical music for the animals during their check-ups.’

2. One morning, a delivery driver approached Catalina Animal Hospital and nearly drove off again when he saw something peculiar on the loading dock—a box full of old newspapers, neatly tied with string. Curious, he opened it and found an old calendar from 1987, featuring a grinning cat on every page. The receptionist laughed and explained that it was a tradition—every year, someone would leave strange items for the staff to find. That day, it was just another quirky Catalina tale.

3. Late one night, an exhausted delivery driver pulled up to Catalina Animal Hospital. The moon was full, and shadows danced eerily around the building. As he stepped out of his truck, he heard a faint meowing sound coming from inside. Curious, he peered through the window and saw a small kitten playing with a toy on the counter. ‘Must be someone’s lost pet,’ he thought, smiling. Just then, a sleepy vet appeared and said, “Oh, hi there! This little guy found his way in while I was closing up.” The delivery driver laughed and replied, “Guess I’m not the only one who got lost tonight!”

4. Late one night, as a delivery driver approached Catalina Animal Hospital, he slowed down suddenly. From inside came a strange humming sound, like something between a purr and a whir—a noise that made even the most experienced drivers scratch their heads. Curious, the driver peeked through the window and saw an old vet, half-asleep, gently rocking back and forth while petting a tiny kitten. ‘Must be dreamin’ again,’ muttered his neighbor, who’d heard similar noises many times before. The next morning, everyone found out it was just another late-night cuddle session for the hospital’s newest resident—an adorable stray kitten named Whiskers.'