March went to ACCT shelter in Philadelphia as a rescue dog

Once a 'happy boy', he is now so depressed he just stares at the wall

A pit bull rescue dog whose chance for a new home fell through is now so depressed he just stares at the wall.

The pit-mix, named March, has been cared for at the ACCT Philly dog shelter in Philadelphia and thought he was on his way to a new home.

However the rescue organization that was going to try to find him a family fell through.

Shelter workers have since noted his steady decline following the crushing disappointment of being returned to the 'scary shelter'.

Once a 'happy boy', shelter life is now taking its toll on him.

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Heartbreaking: This adorable pit bull called March is now so depressed he just stares at the wall after the chance for a new home fell through

Once a 'happy boy', shelter life is now taking its toll on him and he is getting 'depressed and sick', which in turn sets him up for failure

Upon his return to the shelter, March has 'barely gotten any notice' and is now getting 'depressed and sick', which in turn sets him up for failure.

He is now so low, all he can do is cower in the corner and stare at the wall.

In a Facebook post by Dawn Timmeney of Fox 29 that reaches out to potential future owners, March is described as a male, medium sized (58 lbs) young adult pit mix who came to the shelter as a stray.

He has a lot of energy and is a strong dog, in need of an active life.

But he is also 'pretty mellow' in his kennel, which shows he is able to 'adjust easily to new environments'.

The post adds: 'We all think somebody cared about me once. And we know I'm the kind of dog who deserves to have someone wonderful care for me again.

March (pictured) has a lot of energy and is a strong dog, in need of an active life, says the Facebook ad

'Would that be you? I'd be a great running buddy. Imagine all the compliments you'll get when people say, 'Where'd you get that great-looking dog?'

'Bring the family down for a meet-and-greet and who knows... I could be running with you before March turns to April.'

ACCT Philly is the region's largest animal care and control service provider, serving the City of Philadelphia by contract.