I guess thats exactly what happened to anadorably cutedog called Max.

The heartbreaking story instantly went viral once it was shared by shelter employee Sarah Brown onTikTok.

The entire situation was so unbearably sad that the whole team at the shelter felt heartbroken.

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Max was absolutely terrified and wouldnt even eat.

It appeared that someone from Maxs past decided to adopt him.

She was eager to get him back to somewhere he felt safe.

Through The Shelter Doors One Last Time: Family Returns ‘Heartbroken’ Dog to Shelter After 8 Years

Somewhere he felt loved, the shelter shared the news.

I think its the same for dogs.

Thank you to Maxs old friends, who have turned into his new family.

Through The Shelter Doors One Last Time: Family Returns ‘Heartbroken’ Dog to Shelter After 8 Years

Thank you all for your help, couldnt have done it without you.

thank you to everyone for the love & support!

Im officially not a shelter dog anymore!

Through The Shelter Doors One Last Time: Family Returns ‘Heartbroken’ Dog to Shelter After 8 Years

I am adjusting well in my new home, & I am so spoiled already!!

Here are some pics of my first week at my new home!

Give my new moms some video suggestions because they have no idea what theyre doing!

Through The Shelter Doors One Last Time: Family Returns ‘Heartbroken’ Dog to Shelter After 8 Years

was written in the caption next to the video showing howhappyMax is now.

I saw a very sad situation in Portugal with unwanted animals and how the shelters are struggling to survive.

So far it is the best thing I could have done, Claudia added.

Through The Shelter Doors One Last Time: Family Returns ‘Heartbroken’ Dog to Shelter After 8 Years

Vida is still alive and very happy!

If its not okay, its not the end, and it fits this story so well!

Itsalways incredibleto see what a difference honest care and unconditional love can make.

Through The Shelter Doors One Last Time: Family Returns ‘Heartbroken’ Dog to Shelter After 8 Years

True love in its purest form!

Through The Shelter Doors One Last Time: Family Returns ‘Heartbroken’ Dog to Shelter After 8 Years

Through The Shelter Doors One Last Time: Family Returns ‘Heartbroken’ Dog to Shelter After 8 Years

Through The Shelter Doors One Last Time: Family Returns ‘Heartbroken’ Dog to Shelter After 8 Years

Through The Shelter Doors One Last Time: Family Returns ‘Heartbroken’ Dog to Shelter After 8 Years

Through The Shelter Doors One Last Time: Family Returns ‘Heartbroken’ Dog to Shelter After 8 Years

Through The Shelter Doors One Last Time: Family Returns ‘Heartbroken’ Dog to Shelter After 8 Years

Through The Shelter Doors One Last Time: Family Returns ‘Heartbroken’ Dog to Shelter After 8 Years

Through The Shelter Doors One Last Time: Family Returns ‘Heartbroken’ Dog to Shelter After 8 Years

Through The Shelter Doors One Last Time: Family Returns ‘Heartbroken’ Dog to Shelter After 8 Years

Through The Shelter Doors One Last Time: Family Returns ‘Heartbroken’ Dog to Shelter After 8 Years

Through The Shelter Doors One Last Time: Family Returns ‘Heartbroken’ Dog to Shelter After 8 Years

Through The Shelter Doors One Last Time: Family Returns ‘Heartbroken’ Dog to Shelter After 8 Years

Through The Shelter Doors One Last Time: Family Returns ‘Heartbroken’ Dog to Shelter After 8 Years

Through The Shelter Doors One Last Time: Family Returns ‘Heartbroken’ Dog to Shelter After 8 Years

Through The Shelter Doors One Last Time: Family Returns ‘Heartbroken’ Dog to Shelter After 8 Years

Through The Shelter Doors One Last Time: Family Returns ‘Heartbroken’ Dog to Shelter After 8 Years