The Buzz · Regina Civic Wire

Your dog just walked herself to daycare on Albert Street

Your dog *actually* walked herself to daycare, eh?

Oh, for sure, we've got a lot happening here in Regina — the Pats are tearing it up at the Telus Cup, and there's important news about that AI data centre getting the green light out in the RM of Sherwood, but honestly? My heart just melted right there on Albert Street when I heard about Missy, the five-year-old husky, taking herself to Spot's Place for doggy daycare. Like, come on. Her owners wanted her to stay home for a vet appointment, but Missy had other plans. She just *had* to get to her friends.

This isn't just a cute story, though it absolutely is. It's a Regina story, eh? We're a city where folks know their neighbours, and apparently, their dogs do too. Missy's owners said this isn't the first time she's made a solo trip to her favourite spot. It just shows you that even our furry friends have their routines and their favourite hangouts. Imagine walking down Victoria Avenue, heading to grab a coffee, and seeing a husky just trotting along, clearly on a mission, knowing exactly where she's going. It’s pretty special, that.

### What Missy's Adventure Tells Us

* **Our city is walkable, even for dogs:** Missy knows the way. No need for a map, just pure instinct and maybe a good sniff-trail. * **Dogs have social lives too:** Spot's Place must be the place to be, eh? Missy's commitment to her pals is next-level. * **Regina's community spirit extends to pets:** Her owners weren't worried sick; they just knew where she'd gone. That trust, that familiarity, it's a Regina thing.

This is Regina — yeah, we know what it sounds like, and we've heard your joke. Now sit down and listen. It's these little moments, the unexpected ones, that really show you the heart of our city. Missy isn't just a dog; she's a testament to the friendly, familiar vibe we've got going on here. And honestly, who among us hasn't just wanted to skip work and go hang out with our friends? Missy's just living the dream.

Darlene Chicken-Lawson, MiTL Sports Desk, Regina.

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