Dog Escapes From Yard and Takes Herself to Daycare: Everything to Know About Viral TikTok Video
A 5-year-old husky mix named Missy decided she wasn’t going to miss a single day at her favorite dog daycare — even if her owner had other plans. Missy, who attends Spot’s Place in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, Monday through Friday, dug her way out of her backyard and traveled to the daycare on her own after she wasn’t scheduled that day. A video of her solo arrival is now going viral on TikTok, and both her owner and the daycare staff have shared the full story.
How Missy the Husky Escaped and Took Herself to Daycare
Missy’s owner, Heath Hrappstead, told CBC that the escape started with a break in their morning routine. He usually rides his bike to Spot’s Place with Missy every morning before heading to work, but that Monday she had a vet appointment and was staying home instead. Hrappstead said Missy was clearly unhappy about the change in plans.
“The way it all started was, I went to work in the morning, and usually she gets ready with me and we take off on the bike. I ride the bike there, and then I come back and go to work,” Hrappstead told CBC. “But that day, she ended up staying at home. I could tell from the whimper she was very upset with me that I decided to leave without her.”
Hrappstead’s partner left Missy in the yard and stepped out for a bit. That’s when Missy decided to strike.
“She ended up getting a call [from Spot’s Place] because Missy had dug her way out under the back gate and ran and took herself to daycare,” Hrappstead said.
Hrappstead said Missy appeared to follow the same route they take together each morning by bicycle. This also marked the second time she got out.
What Happened When Missy Arrived at Spot’s Place in Regina
Staff members at Spot’s Place spotted Missy running loose in the parking lot just before 11 a.m. and immediately let her in. They were stunned to see her show up without her owner, but Missy acted as though nothing was out of the ordinary. Staff described her as a dog with a lot of energy who loves playing with other dogs and cuddling people — and who clearly loves her routine.
Spot’s Place staffer Mackenzie Hoffman described what she saw when Missy arrived: “She was full of mud, obviously, because she had a little escape journey,” Hoffman said.
After Missy showed up, staff called her owner to come pick her up. “She seemed to wonder why she was there so much earlier than normal,” staff said.
Missy and Shaggy: The Daycare Best Friends Behind the Viral Story
When Missy arrived covered in mud that Monday, the daycare staff had a theory about what — or rather, who — may have motivated her journey. Missy has a best friend at Spot’s Place named Shaggy. The two have been inseparable since they met, and they even attended Spot’s Place prom as a couple last year. Their friendship is well known to both dogs’ families.
“They kind of hit it off right off the bat,” said Hoffman. “They do have other friends here, but they definitely gravitate to each other the most.”
“They just love each other,” Hoffman said. “Mom and dad on both sides are very aware of their relationship, and it’s no secret to them that Missy and Shaggy are best friends.”
Why Missy Attends Daycare 5 Days a Week
Missy has been going to Spot’s Place for about four years, but she didn’t always attend every day. She used to come twice a week when she had a brother. After her brother passed on, her owners started bringing her every day to help with her grieving process. The daily routine clearly became something Missy depends on deeply — and something she wasn’t willing to give up, even for one day.
“When I drop her off in the morning, they’re really good with her,” Hrappstead said. “She just shows up with her tail wagging … we call it butt-wagging because she’s wagging, but her butt’s moving too, and she’s so excited.”
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