Watching dogs adjust to shelter life is always difficult—but seeing one surrendered in real-time is something else entirely.
Macaroni, a one-year-old Pug mix, lived through that painful moment when her family brought her to a Los Angeles shelter and walked away. In an instant, her whole world collapsed.
The video of Macaroni’s surrender spread quickly online, touching thousands who hoped this little girl would find her way into a home that truly loved her.
The Saddest Goodbye
Volunteers from The HIT Living Foundation were at the shelter rescuing another dog when they noticed Macaroni clinging to her family.
She trembled with fear, clearly overwhelmed and terrified.
The moment they realized she was being surrendered, the team stepped in without hesitation.
They quickly learned the heartbreaking reason: Macaroni was given up because the owners’ daughter had allergies.
Still, Macaroni didn’t understand. Her heartache was written all over her tiny face. As her family disappeared, she was left with only confusion and fear.
“Going to the shelter and seeing the endless dogs is heartbreaking in itself, but witnessing the moment a dog realizes they are being left behind is beyond,” the organization shared in their post.
A New Chapter Full of Love
At first, Macaroni was shy and unsure. She didn’t trust new people or dogs. But slowly, that began to change.
Thanks to her fosters, Angela and Natacha, Macaroni started to blossom. She grew close to them and their dogs, finally feeling safe again.
“She can be timid at first but once she has a couple days to settle in to her new environment she does really well. She is good with kids, dogs and also cats,” Angela shared on Instagram.
In just a few weeks, Macaroni became a totally different dog. She played in the yard, curled up on the couch, and greeted new friends with her gentle charm.
Her loving nature and sweet spirit helped her make friends with everyone she met—dogs, cats, and especially kids.
Eventually, her amazing personality helped her find a forever home with a family who fell in love with her.
In an update video on TikTok, HIT Living Foundation shared that Macaroni’s foster family is now adopting her.
“She is now living with a foster family who are in the process of adopting her. We’re so glad we came across you and got to give you the life you deserve,” they wrote.
After everything she’s endured, Macaroni finally gets to start the next chapter of her life—this time, surrounded by love that will never let her go.