According to Rescue Dog Home, pit bulls end up in shelters more than any other breed, and they are euthanized in the greatest numbers as well.
One in 600 pit bulls in shelters will find a forever home, according tot he website. Around 33 percent of dogs arriving in shelters are pit bulls
Each year 6.3 million pets are surrendered to U.S. shelters, which is an average of 17,260 a day, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Around 920,000 surrendered animals are euthanized every year. Shelters are striving to minimize euthanasia rates by promoting adoption campaigns, spaying and neutering programs, and behavior rehabilitation.
The video quickly went viral on social media, getting viewers from across TikTok. It has so far received over 4,200 likes and 28,000 reshares on the platform.
One user, Shawn Michael, commented: “I LOVE Rocky so much!! He would love to find his forever home for the holidays!!” And Paula Hicks – Sowersby said: “Oh my heart!! Ill pay adoption fee if you can find him an amazing home. My house is too full. Poor baby!! But I’d 100000% cover his adoption fee if you can find him the best home ever.”