These Signs Prove That Veterinarians Can Be Funny Too
It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to become a veterinarian. Vets have to get through college and then get into veterinary school. They have to have excellent grades, a good understanding of science and anatomy, and tons of practical experience working with animals. In many ways, being a vet seems like a dream job— you get to hang out with cute puppies all day, right?
While that's certainly part of the job, vets also have to do a lot of hard work and difficult surgeries. These people are serious professionals, but, if these signs are any sort of proof, they also know how to have a good laugh.
A Real Champion
Cats aren't good at very many things. They can't do math, they can't do the dishes, they can't even clean their own litterboxes. There is one thing they are very good at though, and that's sleeping.
When cats aren't busy purposefully knocking things off of counters or flying around the house, chances are that they're sleeping. If sleeping was an Olympic sport, cats would have all the gold medals. The expression is "slept like a baby," but it really should be "slept like a cat."
You Other Mutters Can't Deny
We hope you get the play on words here because it's actually pretty clever. While Sir-Mix-a-Lot's original version of "Baby Got Back" might be a little bit more inappropriate than this sign, this veterinarian's office certainly managed to transform it into something cute and innocent.
We're sure that this office loves their fair share of big mutts and we're also sure that this sign gave plenty of people a good laugh as they drive by. You'd be missing out if you didn't take your dog to this vet.
The Real Cat Paradox
Have you ever noticed that your cat is most indecisive when it comes to deciding which room they want to be in? If a door is closed they'll be meowing to get in only to be meowing to get out just minutes later.
Now, you're stuck in the cycle of letting them in and out because they know they can control you since us humans are weak. They're well aware that if they annoy you enough you'll do their bidding just to get them to be quiet. Moral of the story, never close your door if you have a cat.
A Clever Pun
Although the sign is meant to be funny, it is also getting the point across to encourage people to neuter their male pets. Jokes aside, this veterinary hospital is truly trying to encourage pet owners to neuter their dogs for the good of both the dogs and their owners.
Not only does neutering your dog help to prevent unexpected pregnancies, but it also helps make dogs less aggressive, less wild, and like the sign says, overall less "nuts."
An Avenger Puppy
This one goes out to all of the Marvel fans out there. While Thor is only great, could you imagine if he had a trusty K-9 sidekick named Labrathor? We think that would make that superhero storyline even better.
We're not too sure how the dog would wield a hammer, but labs are smart enough we're sure it would find a way. Let's be honest with ourselves, one of these superheroes needs a dog, so why not Thor?
The Cone Of Shame
Most dogs and cats will act like they're invincible until they find themselves in the car on the way to the vet. All of their confidence goes right out of the window and they're suddenly shaking in their boots. What's even worse than wearing a cone, however, is when they leave the vet wearing the awful cone of shame.
While us owners might chuckle at their misfortune, if you put yourself in their shoes, it's easy to understand how miserable that would really be. Maybe one day they'll come up with a better solution than the cone.
Belly Rubs Are For Pets Only
Surely, there would be a lot of patients at St. Joe's if the belly rub rule didn't only apply to animals. People would be taking in their pets to the vet numerous times a week just to get a free belly rub out of it.
Granted, that would be totally weird, but some people might be into that kind of stuff. So, instead, do it for your own dog so they can get some love from someone else other than you. It's still a good thing they clarified themselves with this sign.
Is This A Joke?
If we didn't know better, we might think that these vets are being serious. Do you think people actually tried to drop their pets off at this clinic as if it were a drive-thru service? That would be ridiculous. Although, sometimes it's so difficult to control a nervous pet at the vet that we're tempted to just push them out of a car window and run.
We would never do that though. That would just be weird.
When A Dog Does Magic
This veterinary clinic in Carroll County is trying to bring in new patients with a joke about dog magic. Do you think it's working? This sign almost sounds like a dad joke, but we won't go that far.
Who would be able to guess that the answer is 'labracadabrador?' Do crickets come up to this vet so they can chirp at this sign outside? Come on, Carroll County, you can do better than that. At least put a question mark at the end of the set up.
A Furry Alarm Clock
If you're a pet owner, you know that your dog or cat will wake you up at the crack of dawn, whether that's because they need to go outside, or because they just want an early breakfast.
Isn't it great that you don't have to set an alarm? It's also great that your furry alarm doesn't have a snooze button. You have to actually get up and deal with your pet's demands before you can go back to sleep.
A Real Journey
We love a good musical pun, especially if it has cats and dogs in it. This veterinary sign that includes a Journey song is funny and catchy. You have the song stuck in your head now, right?
We wonder if they change their sign regularly with new lyrics. How many musical pet puns are there? This is a great, fun way to attract new patients. We just hope that no actual retrievers were holding onto any cats.
Live Like A Dog
The holidays are a stressful time for everyone. Between all the cooking and cleaning and gift wrapping and spending time with family, it can be hard to find time to take a moment for yourself. Dogs never get stressed out about the holidays. They just go with the flow and hope aunt June drops some of her turkey on the floor.
So, the next time that you're feeling particularly overwhelmed or stressed, just think about what your dog might do and imitate that.
Sage Advice From Frontier Veterinary Hospital
This is excellent advice. Cats have been known to throw up on occasion. When they do throw up, it's best if it's not anything that's going to clash with your carpet, because that stain is not going to come out any time soon.
Better yet, get rid of all of your carpet. Who needs carpet? We're in a new decade. It's the era of hardwood and tile floors. Cat vomit can't stain hardwood. We've found a life hack.
We See What They Did There
There's always room for a good Shih Tzu pun in this life. Yeah, these dogs never hear the end of how silly "Shih Tzu" sounds. We can't help it if we love funny sounds.
This joke might go over a lot of children's heads. It's definitely directed towards an older crowd. It's a funny way for the office to be a little naughty while still keeping things innocent and humorous. Will your pets really love this Paws & Claws place, though?
Yes Sir
Most dogs understand that they have an owner and respect them, and they often repay their owner for their care by showering them with unconditional love. They appreciate that you feed them, play with them, and love them, and they return it with loyalty and protection.
Cats, on the other hand, not so much. You can go above and beyond for a cat and they'll most likely treat you as if you hadn't done anything for them at all. Most cats seem to think that you enjoy waiting on them.
Take Your Brontosaurus To The Vet
It seems that this veterinarian thinks that people don't take their animals in for a checkup as often as they should. This is important because you can't always tell if your pet is sick or in pain, so you might be able to catch if there's something wrong before it's too late.
So, to grab the attention of the public, they put up this hilarious sign. Although it isn't meant to be taken seriously, it might have encouraged some people to schedule an appointment. On a side note, could you imagine what it would be like to be a dinosaur veterinarian?
Not A Good Combo
Kids and coffee don't mix. Kids and puppies mix sometimes if everyone is being supervised. Kids and puppies and coffee is just a recipe for disaster. There's nothing more horrifying to a parent than seeing their child drinking espresso while simultaneously being given a free puppy.
Parents, just watch your kids when you're in a veterinary hospital. I mean, watch your kids all the time, but especially when they're around strange dogs and needles and scalpels.
Kitty Purry's New Hit Single
Katy Perry kissed a girl and she liked it. Fans appreciated her honesty and the song became one of the biggest hits in the past twenty years. Kitty Purry wanted to one-up her.
Purry kissed a pug and many thought she wouldn't like it. A pug and a cat? Get real, that isn't something you see every day. If you do, we'd like to know what part of the world you live in so we can witness this too.
Dogs Get It First
While there isn't really anything wrong with the 5-second rule if you drop a piece of food on the ground, that rule tends to not exist if you have pets in the house, especially dogs. Many of them spend the majority of their time eagerly waiting for you to make that fateful mistake of dropping a piece of food.
Once you do, they're like the Flash and gobble it up usually before you even noticed that you had dropped it. Just make sure you don't drop something you were really looking forward to eating!
Cats Always Ghost
If you've ever owned a cat or have been around them enough, you know that cats really don't need you all that much. They have no problem using you to feed them, clean up after them, and make them comfortable, but they will rarely do anything that benefits you.
Yes, they might be cute and entertaining to watch, but at the end of the day, they don't need you as much as you might think. If your cat has use of a cell phone, you might as well not even give them your number.
The Pug Life
Although legendary rapper Tupac Shakur might have meant something slightly different in his original quote, it's clear that most pup owners took it to heart, except in terms for their favorite dog breed If you pay attention, you might notice that most pug owners either have more than one pug or are simply loyal to the breed.
So, there must be some truth in this sign, because it's clear that owning a pug admits you into the exclusive society of pug owners.
Animals Aren't Good Test Takers
Are you a good test taker? Not many of us are and that's one problem with society. Perhaps coming up with new ways to determine how much someone knows on a subject should be a focus. This vet seems to agree.
Imagine your poor little kitten getting prepared for a test and she didn't study. Chances are she's going to fail. Let's say no to animal testing. It doesn't help us that much and it harms animals.
Go Fetch!
Getting your dog fixed isn't something owners are thrilled about, but its something that does need to happen sometimes. Your poor little pooch might be out of commission for a while, but he'll bounce back better than ever.
You know what else bounces? Balls, and dogs love bouncy balls. They're the only type he needs according to this vet and we appreciate this clever sign. Some might find it inappropriate, but it gets the point across in a funny way.
A Dental Discount
Ten percent off! Well then, count me in. Do you think this place cleans human teeth too? Probably not. It's a little bit strange that they're using bird puns in this sign even though birds don't have any teeth, but hey, there was an attempt.
This sign helps to remind people to take care of their animals' teeth while providing a joke at the same time. Hopefully, this helped raise awareness to some pet owners that drove by and saw it.
Somebody Should
Becoming addicted to catnip is an epidemic that cat owners can't control. After getting introduced to the great treat, cats can't get enough. They'll find ways to sneak it out of the container and trick you into giving you some.
You and your cat need to have an intervention or else things could get very bad. When owners don't sit with their feline friend and discuss the issues, they're at risk at letting their cats become addicts. Please talk to your cat, people.
Now That's Cheeky
Oh, you want owners to show you their kittens, not the other thing that closely resembles the word "kitties." Do parents drive by this and cover their kids' eyes? They wouldn't want their children getting the wrong ideas.
All the kids at school are probably going around shouting "show us your kitties!" on the playground. If a teacher hears that, someone's parents are getting called and those parents will happily direct them to the Eau Gallie Veterinary Hospital.
Dalmatians Are Terrible At Hide And Seek
Dalmatians have some of the coolest coats out of every animal. The spotted dog also gave us 101 reasons to watch an animated film about them and folks loved it. One thing we're sure the dogs don't personally enjoy is their inability to hide.
They can't hide because they're always spotted! Get it? Well, hopefully, you do because this vet showcased this joke for the whole city to see when they drive past. We give them five stars out of five.
Another Shih Tzu Pun
The kind folks over at Temperance Animal Hospital aren't joking around about their availability (or are they?). They're telling you that have appointments available seven days a week and people need to take advantage of it.
They Shih Tzu not, just give them a chance. Oh wait, maybe they are joking around! Would you feel inclined to make an appointment after reading this clever sign or would you assume it was a joke for looks?
They Caught The Energizer Bunny
Maybe this should be breaking news. Folks everywhere have attempted to capture the Energizer Bunny, but he's so elusive. Walking around banging his drum that looks attached to his chest. Who does he think he is?
It looks like Vestavia Animal Clinic finally got the jump on the bunny. Charging him with battery should be the minimum. He's probably attacked many people in the past that no one ever reported. Maybe because he kept going and going...
We Love Cat Puns
Puns can break the ice or make things more awkward. In the case of this vet sign, we'd like to think they're breaking the ice. More customers have to be flocking in after laughing at this sign.
"Seriously I'm not kitten" is pun gold and we completely back this animal hospital. We wish more places could be this funny which would make them more inviting. Honestly, this pun should be their email signature and we're not joking.
Game Of Thrones Fans Unite
If you watch Game of Thrones, then this sign should be amazing to you. In season three of the series, we learned that a Lannister always pays his debts. It's in their code.
What we didn't learn is how they handle their pets. The Caldwell Mill Animal Clinic clearly thinks that Lannisters always spay their pets. That's fair enough. You've got to have some sort of imagination when watching a show with dragons and an undead army.
Happy New Year!
The winter holidays seem to pile on one after another. It's like you don't get a break from purchasing gifts, food, and clothes for parties. Sometimes, money is tight, so all you can do is send someone your best wishes.
One way to do it is by saying Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Acton Animal Hospital took things to the next level with this joke. Fleas Navidog and Happy Neuter Year. It doesn't roll off the tongue but it's nice to read.
Don't Be A Cheetah
If you look past the fact that cheetahs don't live in the jungle, this is one of the funnier signs on this list. Go ahead and imagine some cats playing poker and the game going sideways because of cheaters.
It's a hilarious image to have in your head. Just don't get any bright ideas and try and make it come to life. The cats will dismantle the arrangement faster than it took to set up.
A Classic Gator Joke
It isn't often you see a good alligator joke. It isn't often you see a live alligator at all unless you live in Florida or Louisiana. To come across a good joke about them is a nice change of pace.
What would you call a gator in a suit? We bet you didn't think an investigator would be the answer. It's clever and it has more than two meanings. He's wearing a "vest" as a "gator."
Come Here, Frost!
It's a scary thing to have a dog run up on you and try to bite you. That's why it's great when owners teach them not to bite anyone unless it's a burglar of some sort.
When a snowman owns a pooch, you can imagine they would have an interesting name for the dog. Well, this snowman seems like he's a smart character. Naming his pet dog Frost because he bites goes down in the books as one of the best puns.
How Cows Do Long Division
If you've been wondering your whole life how cows can calculate more efficiently than you, then worry no more. The great mystery is finally figured out thanks to Highland Road Animal Hospital.
Next time you see a cow pull out a calculator, don't question it. Just know that they're trying to figure out how much tip their owner should leave the next time they go out. It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it.
Lazy Kangaroos Are Not Happy About This One
One thing we've learned is that you don't mess with kangaroos. Once they get on their hind legs and square up, you can expect a tussle. They're also very muscular, so that isn't a fight you want to pick.
Basically what we're trying to say is that we hope no kangaroos saw this sign. If so, they're going to be coming ready to rumble against the staffers at Highland Animal Hospital. Be nice to the kangaroos!
Shade Has Been Thrown
We can only imagine where this veterinary hospital is located if it's willing to throw so much shade at NFL New England Patriots fans. In case you were unaware, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was accused of cheating by deflating footballs.
Well, this veterinary clinic is known for deflating "balls" by neutering male dogs. We're sure this sign brought in a lot of customers that hated the NFL team, but they also most likely lost business for the exact same reason.
Trying To Make Ends Meet
Making ends meet can be tough. Sometimes, it requires a lot of effort and doing things you aren't used to doing or feel comfortable with. Imagine what a dog would do to make ends meet.
The scene might not be cute and adorable, but it is funny. Watching a pup chase its tail for no reason is questionable, but once you discover their motive behind it, things become funny. Good thing not all dogs are poor.
