Meet Ralphie, a goofy, floppy, toy-obsessed young guy who believes there are very few problems in life that can’t be solved by having a ball in your mouth. 😂 At around 1.5 to 2 years old, Ralphie is outgoing, affectionate, and always ready to make a new friend. He loves people, does great with kids, and is a social butterfly with other dogs. Give him a canine buddy who likes to play, and he’s more than happy to run, wrestle, and play tug until it’s time for a nap.

Ralphie has that perfect mix of playful puppy energy and an off switch. He loves chasing toys, playing outside, and getting his zoomies out, but once you tell him it’s time to settle, he’s perfectly happy to relax. He’s also an expert at entertaining himself and can frequently be found wandering around with one of his beloved tough rubber toys in his mouth. When he wants some love, personal space becomes optional. Ralphie will happily plop himself against you, crawl into your lap, or contort his entire body into some ridiculous position just to be close.

He’s potty trained, crate trained, leash trained, sleeps through the night in his kennel, and picks up on routines quickly. He’ll even sit by the door to let you know when he needs to go outside! Ralphie is treat motivated, knows to sit and wait for meals, and is eager to please. He would love a home with a yard where he can play and explore, although his favorite part of any routine is simply being included with his people.

More than anything, Ralphie is just a genuinely sweet, hilarious dog who makes his foster family laugh every day with his expressive faces, floppy puppy antics, and quirky personality. If you’re looking for a playful best friend who loves dogs, loves people, REALLY loves his toys, and won’t hesitate to invade your personal space for a cuddle, Ralphie might just be your guy. ❤️🐾

All Dallas Pets Alive adoptable pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines upon adoption. The standard minimum donation for dogs over six months to seven years is $200, puppies under six months is $250, dogs eight years and over are $100 unless specified otherwise. You can view all adoptable pets and fill out an adoption application online on our website at http://dallaspetsalive.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs/ For more information, you can email [email protected].