What makes working in an animal shelter especially hard is watching a sweet dog remain there far too long without getting adopted.
It’s painful to watch their once bright and lively personality begin to fade when they start realizing most visitors are passing them by in search of other pets.
While some dogs grow visibly sad during a long shelter stay, others do their best to stay upbeat and hopeful, trying to catch the attention of a potential adopter.
That’s exactly the case with one dog at a Texas shelter. He was hoping for a family to love him, but things weren’t working out that way.
A Playful Dog With A Bright Spirit
When Rocky was first brought to the Houston Humane Society in Texas, his owner left him behind, and he suddenly found himself alone.
Still, Rocky didn’t lose his usual happy and friendly nature. He continued to greet his rescuers and anyone who walked past his kennel with a wagging tail.
But as weeks turned into months, the shelter staff were puzzled. Why wasn’t anyone interested in giving this dog a chance?
There wasn’t anything wrong with him. He was only three years old and had so much affection to offer. He connected easily with people, so that wasn’t the issue.
In every photo the shelter shared, Rocky looked joyful and full of energy, especially when someone paid attention to him. That’s why the situation didn’t make sense.
Honestly, how could anyone not fall in love with him instantly? His happy energy was infectious, and he truly deserved to find a family who would love him.
Staff Gave Something New A Try
Since the usual approaches weren’t helping, the Texas shelter staff decided to try something different. They were going to post his story on Facebook to see how it would go.
The Humane Society wrote: “While Rocky likes to chill, he is a curious adventure dog who likes to hike (on leash), explore his neighborhood, and meet new people. He gets along with other dogs and has lived with children and toddlers.”
That’s one of Rocky’s wonderful qualities. He enjoys being active and checking out new places, so hopefully, his future adopter will enjoy taking him on walks.
The post reached a lot of people and got plenty of positive reactions, but it’s unclear whether anyone has stepped forward to adopt him yet.
His rescuers remain hopeful that things will turn around and Rocky will find someone to give him the love and care he’s always deserved. Until then, he’ll stay safe with them.
We don’t know how his story ends, but hopefully, Rocky is now part of a family that sees just how special he really is.