A dog deemed "unlucky" has finally left the shelter and moved into his new home after not one or two but 14 failed adoptions.
At 63 lbs, mixed-race Ronald is a big boy, and very energetic, making it difficult for potential owners to handle him.
But his new family say they are not intimidated by him at all, and instead adored his clumsiness and zestful spirit already from the first few days.
Ronald was transferred by a municipal rescue facility to the non-profit shelter SPCA of Wake County in North Carolina, US, in December last year.
Someone reached out for him within a week, but they didn't move forward with the adoption.
Then, Ronald went home with three more families for trial periods.
But he was sadly returned every time.
But the rescuers' hopes for Ronald didn't die, even when requests for him came up and were drawn out 11 more times.
The SPCA showed Ronald's adorable smile and puppy eyes to the world via their social media accounts - and everyone melted.
Pictures of him went viral overnight, reaching the screens of over a million people, according to the charity.
In a post on Facebook, SPCA said: "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.
"Now and then, if he gets excited, he might stand up and put his front paws on you or become a little mouthy. But he is a big puppy, after all!"
And they assured potential owners: "As long as you have reasonably sturdy footing, you'll have no problem with Ronald."
The charity was then overwhelmed with messages of interest for Ronald until the lucky family that was able to stand up to the challenge was finally found.
Kiersten Davis, a nurse from Raeford, North Carolina, took the pup home to join her family of five.
She told Fox News : "I for sure thought someone was going to snatch him up quickly, and I wouldn't even have a chance.
"We were completely overwhelmed and stunned by the response. It's still hard to wrap my head around that."
Davis described how Ronald was welcomed by her husband, two young children, and 3-year-old Australian Shepherd named Billie.
She said: "As soon as I brought him home and saw him with the boys and our other dog, I knew we would finalize the adoption.
"I was not intimidated at all by the energetic puppy behaviour! I live with two boys, ages 7 and 4, so I am used to the chaos and crazy.
"He loves to cuddle and take up the whole couch. He may try to sneak his head up on the kitchen counter for a snack.
"We have been so overwhelmed with love and positivity from this."
