Experiencing disappointment for the first ᴛι̇ɱe is always incredibly tough.

Now, picture enduring disappointment for the 14th ᴛι̇ɱe.

It would be truly heart-wrenching.

Well, you can only imagine how Ronald, the dog, felt. He had been promised a warm home 14 ᴛι̇ɱes in a row, but each ᴛι̇ɱe, he found himself back in the shelter.

Before long, Ronald began to feel apprehensive about adoptions.

They never concluded positively in his case.

But, Ronald’s streak of bad luck was finally about to change.

A loving family arrived and offered Ronald more than just an official adoption; they offered him a home.

Ronald The Record Holder

If there’s a Guinness World Record for most ᴛι̇ɱes nearly being adopted, Ronald would definitely hold it.

This sweet, big boy, with an even bigger heart, thought he was going to his forever home 14 different ᴛι̇ɱes. That’s three ᴛι̇ɱes more than some shelter pups get adopted in their entire lifeᴛι̇ɱe!

Some say Ronald was too big. Some didn’t want him around little kids. And, some even didn’t give a valid reason why they didn’t want this huge puppy in heart as their pet.

Ronald was left heartbroken so ɱaпy ᴛι̇ɱes he stopped counting. 

Still, a beam of hope was living in his heart, praying for a nice family to come and give him a chance for a nice life.

When the SPCA of Wake County, North Carolina posted Ronald on their website, things felt… different. Something was definitely about to change.

he shelter got so ɱaпy adoption applications for Ronald that it was maxed out! Over the night, everyone knew his story and wanted to give him a home. Over one million people shared Ronald’s story, raising awareness and donations to the shelter.

Hope was raised to the roof in this good boi’s heart.

And, it wasn’t all in vain… for the first ᴛι̇ɱe.

Ronald was adopted… finally! 

I guess Ronald’s lucky number is 15!

His new family reported that Ronald was doing fine. He even got a new furry sibling, an Aussie Shepherd named Billie! They didn’t mind that Ronald was a big boy of 64 pounds, and they didn’t mind that he was rejected so ɱaпy ᴛι̇ɱes.

All they wanted was this special dog because they could see it in his eyes.

“I for sure thought someone was going to snatch him up quickly, and I wouldn’t even have a chance,” said Kiersten Davis, Ronald’s new mommy.

This North Carolina pup finally has all he ever dreamed of: a cozy bed, a loving family, people who appreciate him, and a chance for a bright future. 

There were ɱaпy applicants for Ronald left disappointed. But, they shouldn’t be! The SPCA has so ɱaпy dogs looking for furever homes. They all need their own hooɱaпs, so why don’t you become one?