Max, a dog who enjoyed a wonderful life for nearly eight years in a loving home, faced a devastating turn of events when his owners unexpectedly surrendered him to a shelter in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Max was heartbroken. Sarah Brown recorded Max in his kennel right after he was brought to the Pennsylvania SPCA shelter in Philadelphia. In a TikTok video posted to her account, viewers can see a sorrowful Max huddled in the corner of his kennel. His blank stare and dejected posture captured the depth of his despair. After years of being loved and cherished, he suddenly found himself alone in a cold, unfamiliar place.
“The only family you’ve ever known returns you to the shelter after adopting you as a puppy 8 years ago,” stated the video. The heartbreaking footage drew significant attention and numerous reactions from viewers.
@sarahbrown701 This job breaks my heart daily.💔 Max will be looking for a new home shortly at @The Pennsylvania SPCA. #adoptdontshop #adoptolddogs #fyp #pspca #spca
♬ Think Of Me Once In A While, Take Care – Take Care
“This should be a crime ” one user commented.
“I just can’t imagine loving a baby for 8 years and discarding them as if it were nothing, leaving them confused and scared,” added another.
A third viewer remarked, “How could people do this? Ugh, I know he will find a new family that loves him forever.”
Sarah told Newsweek that Max’s owners surrendered him due to “unexpected housing changes.” Despite the reason, the decision was heartbreaking, especially after eight years together. What was more unbelievable was that the family took Max to the same shelter he was adopted from as a tiny puppy.
However, the dedicated team at the shelter was determined to bring joy back into Max’s life. Their efforts paid off as they succeeded in making Max smile again. Soon after posting Max’s video, a family who knew Max in his former home, came to visit. They immediately knew they couldn’t leave the good boy there and officially adopted him.
Max walked out of the shelter door one last time and into the loving arms of his forever family. While Max had been through a lot, he ended up exactly where he belonged all along. Click the video below to see Max walk out of the shelter for good!
Click the video below to see Max’s happy ending!
@sarahbrown701 Replying to @Adriana Perovic They say everyone comes into your life for a reason. I think its the same for dogs. ❤️ Thank you to Max’s old friends who have turned into his new family.
♬ My baby my baby – FrankOceanLover911
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