Standing out in a room packed with hopeful rescue dogs can be challenging - especially when you're 'average-looking'.
Poor Rocky has spent a year being overlooked at the Humane Society for Hamilton County - and has been forced to watch on as other dogs leave with their new owners.
The Indiana shelter has shared a heartbreaking video showing what Rocky sees everyday as people pass by his kennel without giving him a second glance.
A spokeswoman said: "Rocky has been waiting for his forever home for a year and doesn’t understand why he’s still here.
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"His hopes are still high that his perfect home is out there and he is on a mission to find them.
"We wanted to let everyone know that Rocky is looking for a home with people over the age of 16 and to be the only pet in the home."
Since his tear-jerking video, the six-year-old dog has been placed with a foster family.
But, Stacy Zehringer, assistant to the president, told The Mirror : "This doesn't mean he has found his forever home quite yet, but he is in a promising situation."
The terrier pit bull cross has been described as an affectional, loyal and easy-going dog, who loves playing outside and cuddling up with humans.
The spokeswoman added: "Are you interested in adopting Rocky?
"His long term foster family has made a donation towards continuing training for Rocky so he can continue to be the best boy!
"Please fill out an adoption application at Hamiltonhumane.com/adopt.
"If you cannot adopt Rocky, please consider donating to help Rocky and other pit bulls in our care."
The Humane Society for Hamilton County is a no-kill shelter for cats and dogs - and has achieved a a 98 per or higher live placement rate since 2014.
A statement reads: "Our mission is saving lives, educating communities, and completing families.
"When it comes to saving lives, HSHC takes in over 3,000 animals each year including hundreds at risk for euthanasia in other Indiana shelters.
"Our community outreach programs connect children, seniors, Hoosier veterans and more with the healing power of pets every day.
"Our youth education programs are planting the seeds of kindness, responsibility, and philanthropy in thousands of children each year.
"Our advocacy for animals reaches far beyond Hamilton County as we have taken a leadership role in fighting breed discrimination and better laws to protect animals."
To support the Humane Society for Hamilton County, visit their website.
Do you have a dog story to share? Email paige.freshwater@reachplc.com.
