Shelter’s Sweet “Queen” Has Gone Viral — But She’s Still Waiting For A Home After 400 Days

For more than 400 days, a gentle 6-year-old pittie mix named Radiance has been waiting for her forever family at the Newark Associated Humane Society.

Everyone who meets her falls in love. Staff and volunteers call her a “sweetheart,” a “lovebug,” and a “100% good girl.” And thanks to a dedicated TikTok creator, thousands of people who’ve never met Radiance adore her, too.

@olivialmarcus

When I say everyone loves Radiance, I mean EVERYONE. She’s a staff, volunteer, and vet team favorite @Ahsnewark. Tomorrow she hits 400 days in the shelter. She needs out!! She loves people, is older kid friendly, house trained, and around 6 yrs old. She needs to be the only dog in the home. #dogs #nj #operationsaveradiance

♬ original sound – Olivia Marcus

Over the past few months, content creator Olivia Marcus has shared over 30 videos of Radiance — clips that have racked up more than 1.5 million views. Viewers gush over her playful personality and soulful eyes.

But despite all the love online, Radiance hasn’t received a single adoption application.

“Despite all of those views and comments, she has still not had literally a single person apply to adopt her,” Marcus said. “She is still sitting in that kennel.”

@olivialmarcus

Maybe you could be her person! Or maybe you know someone who could be! Radiance is running out of time at AHS Newark in New Jersey. The sweetest girl, loves people, kid-friendly, housetrained and needs to be the only dog in the home #dogs #nj #shelterdog

♬ cats in the cold – mage tears

Radiance’s journey began when she was picked up as a stray and brought to the shelter over a year ago. Because of her adorable looks and gentle nature, staff thought she would be adopted right away.

Instead, she’s become the shelter’s longest-term resident — affectionately nicknamed the “queen” of the humane society.

@olivialmarcus

That’s Queen Radiance to you! Radiance has been at Newark AHS for over a year and needs an adopter or foster ASAP! No queen should live in a kennel! #dogs #nj

♬ Royal palace nobility, gorgeous orchestra – M.S.Music

No one can quite figure out why she keeps being overlooked. Radiance does need to be the only dog in a home, but beyond that, she has no special restrictions. She loves people, is well-mannered in public, and thrives on attention.

“I don’t understand it — she is the sweetest girl in the world,” Marcus said. “It breaks my heart that she doesn’t have a home yet.”

The stress of shelter life has started to take a toll on Radiance. She’s developed a stress-induced rash, and it’s clear she longs for the peace and comfort of a real home.

@olivialmarcus

Radiance desperately needs out of the shelter. She’s been waiting over a year at the Newark Associated Humane Society. Loves people, kid-friendly, housetrained, and running out of time. She needs to be the only dog in the home. #dogs #nj #operationsaveradiance

♬ original sound – Claire Boyer

Still, Marcus and the team refuse to give up.

“I think it’s so important for me to advocate for Radiance because she cannot advocate for herself,” Marcus said.

Radiance may have been waiting for over a year, but she hasn’t given up on her happily-ever-after. And those who love her believe her fairytale ending is still out there.

“She is a queen,” Marcus said. “And she deserves to be treated like one.”

@olivialmarcus

This doesn’t have to be her forever. An adopter or foster would save Radiance! She’s been at the Associated Humane Society in Newark, NJ for 399 days. Loves people, kid friendly, and house trained. She’s around 6 yrs old and needs to be the only dog in the home. #nj #dogs #operationsaveradiance

♬ original sound – Treyway

If you’re interested in giving Radiance the home she’s been waiting for, you can find her adoption profile here.