Rocky Kanaka, the founder of The Dog Bakery, is a well-known dog lover on a mission to make every dog’s day out special. In his online series, “Dog’s Day Out,” he showcases overlooked shelter dogs, with the aim of raising awareness about their plight and finding them their forever homes.

Meet Maple

In a recent episode, Rocky featured Maple, a pit bull who suffered from severe lacerations and puncture wounds when she was found as a puppy under an overpass in Tehachapi, California. Thanks to the intervention of Marley’s Mutts rescue organization, Maple received the necessary medical treatment to recover. However, due to the stigma attached to pit bulls and her injuries, Maple faced a difficult future.

Badly Injured Pit Bull Transforms into Happy Butterfly When Given Love

Rocky dresses up Maple the pit bull to break down stereotypes and showcase her personality

To break down stereotypes and showcase Maple’s personality, Rocky dressed her up in a butterfly costume and took her to a hardware store at dawn. This was a chance for Maple to receive attention and love from people who saw her in her costume. Pit bulls are often discriminated against, so Rocky wanted to use this opportunity to help Maple overcome negative stereotypes.

Badly Injured Pit Bull Transforms into Happy Butterfly When Given Love

Maple enjoys a spa day and a giant PB and J sandwich on her special day out

Since Maple couldn’t go to the dog park or hiking due to her open wounds, Rocky arranged a spa day for her. He painted her nails, set up a kissing booth, and offered treats to make her feel loved and special. To highlight Rocky’s recipe for Ooey, Gooey PB and J Cookies, they also visited the set of Hallmark’s “Home and Family” and made a giant PB and J sandwich for Maple to enjoy.

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Badly Injured Pit Bull Transforms into Happy Butterfly When Given Love

A relaxing massage to end the day for Maple

The day ended with a massage to help Maple relax and relieve the tension in her muscles. Rocky’s efforts to help dogs like Maple are commendable, and his passion for making a difference in the lives of shelter dogs is heartwarming. His online series, “Dog’s Day Out,” aims to change people’s perceptions of shelter dogs and help them find their forever homes, one dog at a time.

Badly Injured Pit Bull Transforms into Happy Butterfly When Given Love

Rocky’s efforts to help dogs like Maple are commendable and heartwarming

Rocky’s efforts are commendable, and his passion for helping dogs like Maple is heartwarming. It’s not easy to change people’s perceptions and raise awareness about the plight of overlooked shelter dogs, but Rocky is doing his best, one dog at a time. Maple’s story is proof that love, care, and attention can make all the difference in a dog’s life.

A poem to Maple

There once was a pit bull in pain

Whose future seemed nothing but vain

With love and some care

A transformation so rare Now

a butterfly, she’ll never be the same!


Here are some of the products and services mentioned in the episdoe

The Dog Bakery Dog Jerky

Bumble bee costume


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