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Dog Confused And Shaken When Family Had To Surrender Her Gets Good News

By: Julie Hunt
Julie Hunt is an avid dog lover and writer for iHeartDogs.com, and has a background as a veterinary technician. She rescued a beautiful former bait dog named Rory.Read more
| January 29, 2025

A dog’s world can change in an instant. One moment, they’re surrounded by the only family they’ve ever known, and the next, they find themselves in an unfamiliar place, watching their loved ones walk away. That’s exactly what happened to Macaroni, a one-year-old Pug mix, when she was surrendered to a Los Angeles shelter. As her family placed her in the arms of shelter staff for the last time, confusion filled her big, expressive eyes. The moment was captured on video, and as it spread across social media, hearts broke nationwide, with thousands of people hoping she would soon find a home that would cherish her forever.

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The HIT Living Foundation, a Los Angeles-based rescue organization, happened to be at the shelter that day, originally there to save another dog and her puppies. When they saw Macaroni trembling in fear, they knew they couldn’t leave her behind. Without hesitation, they asked if they could take her in, recognizing that the shelter environment would only add to her distress.

As they spoke with staff, they learned the reason for her surrender—her previous family had given her up due to their daughter’s allergies. Macaroni remained visibly shaken as the rescuers took her under their care. It was clear she didn’t understand what was happening, and her heartbreak over losing her family was impossible to ignore.

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The volunteers, deeply moved by her fear and sadness, couldn’t hold back their emotions. They knew she was about to begin a new chapter, but the road ahead was still uncertain. “Going to the shelter and seeing the endless dogs is heart-breaking in itself, but witnessing the moments where a dog realizes they are being left behind is beyond,” the organization shared alongside the viral video of her surrender.

At first, Macaroni was extremely timid and hesitant to interact with people or other animals. She wasn’t sure whether to trust the new faces around her. But that all started to change when she was placed in the care of her foster parents, Angela and Natacha. With time, patience, and love, they helped her come out of her shell.

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Within weeks, Macaroni had transformed into a whole new pup. No longer weighed down by fear, she started embracing the joys of life again. She formed a deep connection with her foster family and their pets, loving every moment of playtime in the yard and snuggling up for cozy naps on the couch.

Her rescuers were overjoyed to see how effortlessly she made friends—whether it was with other dogs, cats, or children, Macaroni’s sweet and gentle nature won over everyone she met.

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And then, the moment everyone had been hoping for finally arrived. Her adorable personality caught the attention of a wonderful family, and The HIT Living Foundation announced that Macaroni was in the process of being adopted!

Dog Was Severely Neglected and Locked in a Crate
Dog Was Severely Neglected and Locked in a Crate

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After everything she had endured, it was time for her to experience the love and stability she had always deserved. Now, Macaroni is ready to embark on her next adventure—a forever home where she will never have to say another heartbreaking goodbye. This time, she’s found her family for good.

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