A Marlton, New Jersey woman’s serenade to her senior rescue dog has become a viral hit on TikTok, racking up 1.2 million views for a video that started as a simple act of care. The clip has drawn attention beyond anything Wright expected from her usual posts, and she said she was surprised when viewers began noticing the song she had put up a while ago.
Brittani Wright adopted Roger, now 13, three years ago after he survived years of abuse, anxiety and medication. He came from a Texas kill shelter where older dogs are often overlooked. Wright began singing to him as a way to help him adjust to his new life in Marlton.
Roger’s road to Marlton
Roger’s history included abuse and anxiety, along with medication for his health. Wright found him at a Texas kill shelter where older dogs face a harder path to adoption than younger ones.
The serenade that went viral
Wright sang to Roger as part of her routine of documenting their days together. One of those videos unexpectedly took off on TikTok.
The clip has since gathered 1.2 million views, far surpassing her usual posts. Wright said she was surprised by the attention.
“I had no idea that it was viral for a bit. I was like, ‘why is everybody commenting on this song I put up a while ago?’ And here, I’m like, ‘oh my God,'” Wright said.
Why senior dogs matter
Wright hopes the attention highlights the value of adopting older animals, especially senior dogs that are often overlooked in shelters.
“The message across is that adopting animals is just so wonderful,” she said. “But senior dogs happen to be very overlooked in shelters. These dogs need homes, and you’re literally saving someone’s life.”
Roger’s story continues online
Wright continues to share Roger’s story online. Her videos document their daily adventures, and she hopes they encourage more people to consider giving older pets a second chance.
The viral moment
The video that took off was one of many posts Wright puts up documenting Roger’s day-to-day life. She posted it without knowing it would draw this kind of attention.
A message about adoption
Wright’s goal is simple: she wants people to see the value in older animals. Senior dogs are often passed over in shelters, and she hopes her story changes that.
Her message is direct. Adopting animals is wonderful, but senior dogs need homes too.
“Adopting animals is just so wonderful.”
Wright’s videos continue to spread the word about Roger and other older pets who need families.
Source: abc13.com
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