Just two weeks ago, a nationwide appeal launched to help find RSPCA Brent Knoll 's longest-staying dog a permanent place to call home.
Thanks to the incredible support of followers across the world, terrier Buddy has found his happy ending and a forever family at last, after spending 515 days in kennels.
The senior dog - who was was almost euthanised by his previous owner - has "settled in very well" and hasn't stopped playing ball in his new home.
The happy news was shared on RSPCA Brent Knoll's Facebook page, after the centre were inundated with requests to rehome him, and emails came as far and wide as Canada in the U.S.
Buddy's new "lovely" owners spotted him on BBC Points West earlier this month, and took him on a walk before proceeding with the successful application.
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"We are pleased to say that everything is looking just grand!" RSPCA Brent Knoll wrote on Facebook.
On Tuesday, the centre posted photos of Buddy in his new home with a message from his adoptive parents: "Buddy is settling in very well, he hasn't stopped all day playing ball and going around the field, but he is asleep on my lap now! Regards Mr & Mrs J, we too are very happy!"
The ten-year-old terrier went into the care of the RSPCA in 2020, after a vet refused his previous owner's request to euthanise him because of his challenging behaviour.
Katy Darelli, Deputy Manager at RSPCA Brent Knoll, said: "This cute lad is an affectionate chap who sadly had a less than ideal relationship with his previous owner.
"There was a clear breakdown in communication between them and this resulted in confrontational misunderstandings.
"Buddy began to retaliate to these experiences at which point ownership was relinquished to us after a request for euthanasia was rejected by his vet."
Buddy worked hard with behaviourists in Somerset to try and tackle his issues and identify triggers.
He came on leaps and bounds, and the team discovered he had an obsession with squeaky balls and enjoyed eating from activity feeders.
For more information about how the team are helping transform the lives of animals, and to find out how to adopt a rescue animal in need of a loving home, visit the RSPCA Brent Knoll website.
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