"HaleAWOOOOOyah!:" Husky Goes Viral After Joining Mass Choir

A video of a husky howling along with a priest during Mass has gained significant attention online. The footage, filmed by attendee Blanca Gallardo, shows the dog letting out enthusiastic howls while a priest sang during the annual Blessing of the Animals at The Grotto.

The event took place on September 20 at 3:30 p.m. in the Grotto Plaza. In the video, the priest walked over to hold a microphone near the dog as it joined the music. The clip has since become a viral Instagram Reel, accumulating 7.1 million views and 741,000 likes.

The Blessing of the Animals is an annual event that welcomes people and pets of all faiths to celebrate the comfort and joy provided by animal companions. While the identity of the husky and its owner remains unknown, Gallardo noted she attended the blessing with her own dog, Phoebe.