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About Lorna Paxton Ladd

A 20 year veteran in the pet industry, Lorna is the Director of Publishing & Monetization and Editor-in-Chief of RockyKanaka.com She lives in Southern California with her husband, daughter and 3 rescue pups: Cookie, Bella & Yodi. Contact her on Lorna@Rockykanaka.com

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March 31, 2026
When I walked into that kennel, she was shaking. Just trembling. And that broke my heart. Here’s the thing though.…
March 26, 2026
A tiny dog labeled “aggressive” shocks everyone when he chooses trust instead—Woody’s transformation proves how fear in shelters can be…
March 20, 2026
A dog returned to the shelter after 7 years shut down completely until a simple interaction revealed the truth behind…
March 16, 2026
I’ve seen a lot of things walking into shelters over the years. Fear. Confusion. Dogs who just shut down completely.…
March 2, 2026
When I first met Bodie, he was pressed so tightly against the kennel wall it looked like he was trying…
February 17, 2026
The moment I saw him, I knew this was going to be one of those stories I’d carry with me…
January 8, 2026
BarkBox and Bark Air co-founder Henrik Werdelin joins Rocky and Kelly for a conversation that is equal parts hilarious, sharp,…
January 7, 2026
When I first met Bodie in the shelter, he wouldn’t let anyone touch him. He was frozen, guarded, shut down…
December 29, 2025
A year-old Mastiff puppy who arrived at the shelter weighing nearly half her ideal body weight has completed a cross-country…
December 23, 2025
Is farming a dying industry? Not at Flip Farms. Discover how we’re combining a 1952 vintage trailer, premium coffee, and…