Darby (renamed Bandit) has been adopted!  His new owners wrote:

"Bandit, a.k.a. “The Tramp”, is ours now. And it is truly a blessing. Bandit came to us as an ‘uncontrollable’ pup, wild and willful. He growled, he barked, he ran around in an almost frenzied state. After three days, we were ready to give up on him. Then we found out what had been happening to him. This young guy had been shunted around every two or three days for seven weeks. No chance to get to know a family, no stability, no love. So we held on. Within just a week with us he learned that he was loved, that he did have a home he could call his own. And he settled. All it took was a little time, a little understanding, and a heaping amount of affection and attention. Positive attention. Now Bandit is a premier member of our family. A lovable, goofy – and yes, still crazy – addition to our other rescued pups. He’s made our small ranch his private realm – running, chasing rabbits, burrowing in the horses’ hay to make a nest, then dragging all the hay inside, a big grin on his face. At night, the living room couch has become his preferred relaxation locale, a happy respite from his busy day. Our Bandit is funny, sweet, obedient, and incredibly loving. We couldn’t ask for a better dog, a better companion. And we’re immensely grateful that all those other families that could have had him gave him up so we could make him ours. To all those potential adoptive families out there, we ask you: check the pup’s history before making a decision; it makes all the difference in how you handle him/her. Give them a chance to find their place, to show you what they’re really like. Love them, trust them. You won’t be sorry."