Shelters and rescues work hard to make sure adoptable dogs go to the best homes possible. But the first potential adopters aren’t always the best match for one reason or another. A large puppy named Ronald quickly realized that was the case after 14 of his adoptions fell through.
Ronald’s failed adoptions were nothing personal. The families chose to pass on him because of his size and energy level. Of course, he was disappointed, but he knew he’d rather wait for his perfect family than get adopted by the wrong one. Luckily, his patience was well worth it!
14 Failed Adoptions
Ronald is a young, lovable 63-pound dog who was at the SPCA of Wake County. Yet, luck wasn’t on his side because of his size. He has a large frame and he’s very strong, so if he jumps up, he can knock people over. He also tends to be a bit mouthy since he’s still a puppy. For those reasons, he needed a family who was willing to be patient with training and not be intimidated by his size.
So, the shelter made a post sharing Ronald’s unlucky experiences, and they encouraged people to adopt him. They knew it would be hard for people to resist his adorable puppy face.
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“Help us break Ronald’s unlucky streak! 14 adoptions have fallen through for this lovely guy — mostly due to being too big/strong. It’s true, he’s a big boy! But for his large frame, he only weighs 63 lbs. Ronald knows his commands, takes treats super gently, and is 100% sweet. He truly is a very good boy,” the SPCA of Wake County wrote.
Once that post went viral, Ronald’s luck changed for the better. Many people reached out with adoption requests, so the shelter knew at least one of them had to be Ronald’s perfect fit.
15th Time’s a Charm!
A few days later, the shelter announced that Ronald’s unlucky streak ended, and he found his forever family. The SPCA shared photos of Ronald with his new humans, and he looks happier than ever. His family said he’s doing great with the kids, and everyone is obsessed with him. It seems like this is the adoption that will finally stick.
“Thank you all so very much for sharing Ronald’s story — we were overwhelmed by your words of encouragement and generous offers to help him. In the first day, the wide reach of your shares helped Ronald reach almost a million people. Just like that, literally overnight, his whole world changed. It never ceases to amaze us the power that you all have to change a life with the power of your keyboard!” the shelter wrote.
However, Ronald is just one of many dogs at the shelter looking for a home. The staff members said they have adoptable dogs of all sizes, ages, and energy levels, including 3-year-old Siri, who has been trying to find a family for 400 days. So, if you’re looking for a new family member near Garner, North Carolina, check out some of the SPCA’s adoptable dogs.
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