How My Husky Turned the Underground into a Place of Wonder

Once we board the train, things get even more interesting. My husky, Atlas, becomes an unexpected magnet for weary commuters—melting stress with a single wag of his tail. Strangers lean in, smiles spread, and the rigid silence of the Underground softens around us. People begin to talk, to connect, to feel something on a Monday morning. One woman even switches cars just to ride with him. But as the train rumbles forward and Atlas gently rests his head beside a stranger’s boot, I realize that this journey is becoming…

Taking the London Underground is never boring—but taking it with a husky? That’s a whole new level of adventure.

Every time we step onto the platform, it feels like entering a completely different world. People weaving past in a hurry, announcements crackling overhead, trains roaring in the distance—it’s chaotic, loud, and alive. And right there in the middle of it all is my husky, Atlas, ears up, tail wagging, eyes soaking in every sound and sight like he’s just stepped onto Mars.

He doesn’t flinch at the screech of brakes or the gust of wind that barrels through the tunnel as a train approaches. Instead, he stands poised, alert, fully present. If I’m being honest, I learn a lot from watching him. While the rest of us stare blankly at our phones or sigh into our lattes, Atlas is wide-eyed with wonder. He reminds me to look up, to notice, to be curious.