Banfield Pet Hospital

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, as a delivery driver approached Banfield Pet Hospital, he swore he heard an odd humming sound coming from inside. Curious but cautious, he parked his truck and peered through the window—only to see rows of sleeping dogs and cats, each dreaming with their tongues slightly lolling out. Just then, a sleepy voice whispered from behind him, ‘Hey, are you gonna feed us tonight?’ The delivery driver jumped, nearly dropping his crate of kibble. Turns out, it was just a friendly neighborhood dog who’d escaped from his yard and found himself a cozy spot in the hospital waiting room.

2. Early in the morning, before dawn broke over Portland, a delivery driver approached Banfield Pet Hospital. He shivered in the chilly pre-dawn air, when suddenly he heard a soft whimpering from inside. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old tabby cat, rubbing against a box of dog treats. ‘Must be lost,’ he thought, but as he opened the door, the little feline darted out and ran straight into his arms, knocking him off balance. With a laugh, the delivery driver dusted himself off and said to the startled cat, “Guess I’m your new owner today!”

3. Late one night, as a delivery driver approached Banfield Pet Hospital, he noticed an odd sign on the door: ‘Emergency Services Only – All Pets Must Be Wearing Their Own Mask.’ Curious, the driver knocked gently. A sleepy-looking vet peered out and asked sternly, 'Do you have your mask?' The driver sheepishly nodded, revealing his own face shield. Inside, pets of every size were indeed wearing colorful masks—even the fish had little floaties! It turned out it was just Banfield’s Halloween costume party.

4. Late one night, as a delivery driver approached Banfield Pet Hospital, he caught a whiff of something peculiar—an unmistakable scent of freshly baked cookies wafting from the hospital's kitchen. Curious, the driver followed the aroma and found an old vet in the kitchen, stirring batter with a big spoon. ‘What’s going on here?’ asked the driver. The vet grinned, ‘Oh, just making some late-night treats for our furry patients. They seem to like it when I do that.’ And indeed, soon enough, a sleepy-looking dog appeared around the corner, wagging its tail and sniffing the air eagerly.