About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. In the quiet hours before dawn, when Banfield Pet Hospital’s neon sign was the only light on the block, a delivery driver noticed something unusual. The parking lot was filled with dogs, cats, and even rabbits, all staring up at the building as if they were waiting for something. Curious, he approached one of the animals—a small dog wagging its tail anxiously. ‘What are you guys waiting for?’ he asked softly. Suddenly, an old cat in the corner yawned and stretched, then meowed, ‘The vet said our check-ups would be quicker today.’ Everyone else nodded in agreement, and soon the whole crowd started purring contentedly. The delivery driver laughed and shook his head, thinking it must’ve been a neighborhood prank—until he saw the hospital staff smiling and waving from inside.
2. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something unusual in the hospital’s loading bay—a large crate with no label and an oddly familiar scent of dog treats. Curious, he opened it gently, revealing a sleepy Labrador who yawned and wagged its tail upon seeing him. Turns out, someone had accidentally left their pet behind during a busy morning rush. A regular soon called to pick up his furry friend, apologizing profusely. The delivery driver shook his head, smiling: 'Another day, another lost pooch—at least today’s wasn’t mine!'
3. In the early morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Banfield Pet Hospital and found something odd on the loading dock—a small cardboard box labeled ‘Free Puppy.’ The delivery driver opened it curiously, only to find an old sock with a note: 'If you want a real puppy, come see us during business hours!' A neighbor passing by laughed and said, 'Looks like someone forgot to put their sense of humor in the box too.'
4. In the early morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Banfield Pet Hospital and found an unexpected visitor in the parking lot—an oversized cat carrier with no visible occupant. As he approached, the door of the carrier slowly opened, revealing not a cat but a sleepy-looking pug wearing a tiny cowboy hat. A neighbor happened by and asked if they needed help. The delivery driver replied, ‘Nope, just waiting for our new patient.’ Turns out it was a prank from one of the vets who loved practical jokes.