It’s hard to tell why some dogs are constantly overlooked at shelters.

Although friendly, affectionate and without a mean bone in his body, there’s just something that keeps these four-legged beauties from getting a real shot at happiness. And it’s truly heartbreaking!

Naco, a friendly American Pit Bull Terrier mix, is definitely one of those dogs. This resilient pup spent over 2,500 days at a Texas shelter, hoping that one day, one of the people arriving to meet their future companion would be his person.

Overlooked For No Good Reason

Naco arrived at Animal Defense League of Texas seven years ago as a stray. He had no injuries, no microchip and was only a pup searching for a new chance.

He adapted to shelter life in no time. His all-time favorite activity was sunbathing and relaxi

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