Ralphie the 'fire-breathing demon' dog was returned to Niagara shelter just two weeks after being adopted

• Ralphie, a one-year-old 26-pound dog at the Niagara SPCA, gained attention for being a "fire-breathing demon."
• Despite his issues, he was adopted for the third time just two weeks ago.

Ralphie, the "fire-breathing demon" dog has been returned again to the the Niagara County SPCA just two weeks after he found his third home.

"We're sure you all remember Ralphie, the adorable Frenchie with the attitude. He went to a home not quite two weeks ago and while the adopter had the right household dynamic, Ralphie proved to be more than she could handle," The Niagara SPCA said in a Facebook post last week.

"There were some bad choices made by both, but they parted ways amicably. He took his CD's and she kept his sweatshirt. She now understands that Ralphie IS that good-looking bad boy everyone's mama warns them about," the post added.

The 26-pound, one-year-old pup first caught eyes after the shelter uploaded a rather too honest adoption post for him last month. Ralphie was described him as "a terror in a somewhat small package."

Ralphie's first owners gave him up after failed-attempts to train him, and he was returned from his second home said he "annoys our older dog."

"What they actually meant was: Ralphie is a fire-breathing demon and will eat our dog, but hey, he's only 26lbs," the adoption post read. "Lots of people withheld Ralphie's less than desirable traits, but we're going to tell you all about it. He's a whole jerk- not even half."

This time around, the Niagara SPCA said Ralphie will be reporting to a six week 'How to Train Your Dragon' program starting on Monday. The agency is fundraising $6,000 for the program. In the meantime, the shelter said they'll be looking at new prospective adopters for Ralphie. Those who think all he needs is "love" or homes with children and other pets will not be considered.

Those interested in adopting the one-pound "terror" should send a letter of interest and dog experience "resume" to the Niagara SPCA.