After 14 Failed Adoptions, Ronald the Puppy Finds His New Home

Luckily, her need to act fast gave her the greatest gift of all — the news that Ronald, an adorable little white puppy, was going to come home with her family.

Davis spoke with a reporter from The Washington Post, saying that she knew she had to do something after she saw a social media post from the SPCA of Wake County that went viral, looking for what would be the 15th home for little Ronald. 

Davis spoke with a reporter from The Washington Post, saying that she knew she had to do something after she saw a social media post from the SPCA of Wake County that went viral, looking for what would be the 15th home for little Ronald. 

This playful little puppy was transferred from a municipal shelter to the Wake County SPCA in Raleigh, North Carolina, a non-profit animal rescue. 

Davis noted how good everything has been thus far, and that Ronald has had an excellent time adapting to everything at the house, including her children. “Ronald just fits in perfectly,” she said. 

Samantha Ranlet, a spokesperson from the SPCA, told The Washington Post that Ronald was still working hard to develop his manners. He was still very clumsy and goofy, which was hard for people considering his relatively large size. 

Having children during the dog adoption process can be a major deciding factor, especially when it comes to larger dogs like Ronald. Having a very playful, clumsy, and energetic puppy around young children can be worrisome for many parents. 

That’s when the team decided to take the matter to Facebook, putting out the word that Ronald’s luck had fallen through during more than 14 adoptions, mostly due to the fact that he was too large and too strong. 

She noted that he was very sweet, took treats very gently, and knew all of the most important commands. She also said that even for his large frame, he only weighed 63 pounds. 

They also noted that he might get excited, stand up with his paws on you, or nip, but it wasn’t aggressive in any way. He still had a lot to learn, and the team at SPCA was hoping it would be able to find a family that could teach Ronald beyond the basics.

As an added benefit, Ronald was an excellent student. There’s nothing more in the world that he loved than treats, so he was always excited to learn and practice new tricks.

In fact, by the time Kierstin found the post, it had already garnered more than 800 messages from other families who are hoping to take Ronald home. It was not going to be an easy win for Davis. 

According to The Washington Post, she thought to herself, “there’s no way I’m going to get Ronald.”She surely thought that somebody was going to scoop him up quickly. Luckily, she decided to submit an application regardless. It’s a good thing that she did. 

Davis also happened to have an Australian shepherd, Billie, that she rescued a few years back, and she was hoping that he and Ronald would get along.

As soon as she received the call, she made sure to leave work early so she could drive to Raleigh and pick Ronald up to take him home.

Davis had not told her children that she was going to adopt Ronald prior, so when she came home to find them in the living room and showed them their new member of the family, she did not know what to expect. 

Davis noted that as soon as she saw how excited her little ones were to see Ronald walking through the door, she knew that he was a perfect match and that he was going to stay with them. 

The post read, “Ronald’s unlucky streak has ended!” You could tell by the pictures that Ronald was looking ecstatic with his brand-new family, and the kids were absolutely enamored by him. 

Davis noted how great things had been going with Ronald there. He was a very playful and energetic addition to the family, but he fit in perfectly with her two little boys. 

The post continued on, saying that the SPCA was overwhelmed by people’s generous offers to help Ronald and the encouraging words from those who are unable to provide homes for him.

In just one night, Ronald’s entire world changed. It is truly an amazing thing, how much power people have to change others’ lives with nothing but their keyboards, and Ronald was an excellent example of that. 

Two of the most prominent reasons for people needing to return their recently adopted pets are age and breed. Certain breeds may not be right for certain people’s lifestyles or living situations. 

Adopting a pet can be a very complex situation with many things to consider, and trying to foresee how that adoption will work out can be difficult. 

Many people say there are “good” and “bad” dog breeds, though that isn’t true in the slightest. Several factors play a role in a dog’s temperament, including training, upbringing, and former owners. 

Some of the most common reasons include the dog does not get along with existing pets, the dog has separation anxiety or aggression, family members being allergic, the dog is hyperactive, the dog has health issues, or circumstances in life change, such as Financial stress, moving, or personal health problems. 

Some animals have such high demand, such as puppies, that even waiting a single day to consider whether or not you want to move forward with the adoption could leave them to get adopted by someone else. That is why it’s key to do your own research before adopting a dog and getting as much information from the shelter as you can. 

Nowadays, we see many success stories similar to Ronald’s, thanks to the fact that families were able to find their loving pets through social media posts, where they may have never found them otherwise.