Dogs
Family Takes In Stray But Didn’t Go According To Plan
The dog was found at a gas station when the family agreed to foster him. But nothing went according to plan.
Eduardo Gaskell
07.08.20

Fate. Destiny. There are instances in life where everything just clicks. That moment of being there at the right time. After all, if it’s meant for you, it will happen. So goes the story of Ralph the dog.

His family found him at a service station where this poor dog was assumed dumped. Ralph was napping by the petrol pumps actually looking funny as if he got stuck with his limbs in the air. And who can resist those eyes?

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The video was uploaded by Sidewalk Specials.

They had to wait for fourteen days just in case the owners came back or even found. They described Ralph as “chilled out”. By the looks of it, yeah he does look pretty chilled out. He may have been abandoned but wow does he look nonchalant about it.

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Look at him sleep!

Ralph is a handsome boy. He’s got that bearded yet dapper look going and with that gentle expression, it’s no wonder this family took a liking to him. He’s also the first rescue to fall asleep during mid vets. Someone’s a sleepy head.

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They were naturally concerned about bringing home a rescued dog. Who knows what his temperament is like. He could be dangerous for all they know. Yet they took the risk even though they were thinking of their daughter.

Well guess what.

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Ralph turned out to be just right. He’s not even high maintenance!

Their daughter and Ralph are getting along just fine! Look at those happy faces. They seem to be inseparable, always playing together, spending time with one another, and the little girl even took the responsibility of feeding him!

Look at Ralph wait patiently for his friend to prepare his food. Once she fills his dish, he walks in his usual chill manner and starts eating much to the delight of the lovely little lady. Good job, little girl!

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And to think adopting Ralph wasn’t planned.

“I have the biggest smile on my face watching this!! Soooo sweet!! :)”
Us too, dear viewer. Us too. See there really are instances where things happen out of the blue, where everything just falls in to place, and for this family, it was Ralph. He never deserved his previous owner.
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Ralph belongs with this wonderful group of people. The owner even added captions saying, “I never believed them when they said, the dog chooses you!”

Well along came Ralph.

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You’d better believe the comments section went crazy,
“I don’t know who is cuter, Ralph or the little girl. Best little team ever!”
Yes they are!
“He is so so sweet. I would not have been able to resist either.”
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This family may have stumbled upon a sleepy dog in a petrol station but it was Ralph who stole their hearts, that’s for sure. Who would have thought that a strange abandoned dog would fill a void in people’s lives. Ralph is a wonderful, loving dog who truly deserves the best things in life and this family was definitely meant for him.
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It’s often been said to adopt, don’t shop. It may be difficult to comprehend, especially for those who have the money and prefer a well bred dog. That’s understandable though predictable. But genuine joy and surprise given by an adopted rescue may be just the spark a family needs. Like Ralph.
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You can check out Ralph’s wonderful story in the video below!

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