Ralphie the “fire-breathing demon dog” has been adopted once more, and hopefully this time for good, after a sequence of unsuccessful makes an attempt, his former shelter said Friday.

Among greater than 700 electronic mail inquiries, a person named Jason who trains canines for the Department of Energy in Tennessee, will probably be Ralphie the Frenchie’s new caretaker, the Niagara SPCA in New York mentioned.

Jason additionally owns one other Frenchie, a Dachshund and a German shepherd. The latter two had biting issues earlier than dwelling with Jason, in keeping with the SPCA. The shelter beforehand mentioned a family with different pets wouldn’t be match for Ralphie, however he was despatched to a six-week coaching program and that has helped him overcome “his reactivity around other dogs,” the shelter mentioned.

The Niagara SPCA mentioned it believes Jason will present Jason with construction and a correct outlet.

Ralphie was despatched again to the shelter 3 times earlier than being adopted by Jason. The first time, his house owners took him to boarding and coaching courses, however the shelter mentioned Ralphie insisted on being the boss of everybody. The second time, his new house owners mentioned he had a bent to harass their older canine and he was rehomed two weeks later. The third time, in February, a girl adopted Ralphie, however solely saved him for 2 weeks when she realized he was more than she could handle, in keeping with an SPCA publish.

“We wish our tiny, reformed terror all the best and we look forward to hearing about all of his adventures,” the Niagara SPCA mentioned.