Bedtime Ritual of Dog Seeking ‘Emotional Support Bread’ Goes Viral

A delightful viral video on TikTok featuring a 7-year-old Belgian Malinois/Labrador mix rescue dog, Ben, has captured the hearts of netizens, amassing over 279,000 views. Shared by @benthewonderdog, the clip shows Ben’s unique pre-bedtime ritual: seeking comfort in two slices of bread.

@benthewonderdog

The before bed routine …. Feelin like i need some extra comfort tn

♬ original sound – Ben🥖

In the video, a hand is seen offering Ben a slice of bread, with an overlaid message reading, “I need my emotional Support piece of bread so I can go to sleep silly hooman.” The endearing scene continues as Ben politely requests a second slice before hopping off to bed, pieces of bread in tow, according to a later post, to cuddle but not consume them.

Ben’s nightly routine has sparked an outpouring of amusement and empathy from TikTokers. Comments like “Sometimes I need emotional Support bread too,” and “I, too, need emotional Support bread before I go to bed,” reflect the widespread resonance of Ben’s ritual.

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