This Shelter Dog Was Shaking for Days..Then I Tried Something Different
When I walked into that kennel, she was shaking. Just trembling. And that broke my heart. Here’s the thing though. She didn’t just get here. She’s been at this shelter […]
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Baobao – Gentle Belgian Malinois Mix Ready to Steal Your Heart
Baobao isn’t your typical over-the-top, high-energy pup—she’s the kind of dog whose calm confidence and gentle affection make every walk, cuddle, and playtime feel special. Just over a year old […]
Hershy’s Heart is Big, Even if She’s Small—Meet This Affectionate 2-Year-Old Pup
Hershy is a sweet 2-year-old Chihuahua/Dachshund mix weighing just 9 pounds, ready to find her forever home after never being reclaimed. This little lady is all about love, cuddles, and […]
Brooklyn—Tiny Yorkie with a Big Heart
Meet Brooklyn, a sweet, 2-year-old Yorkie nugget weighing just 6.5 lbs. She came to rescue after being surrendered to a rural shelter, and now she’s ready to find the loving […]
Daisy Ann—A Loyal, Bright Girl Ready to Shine
Meet Daisy Ann, a 2‑year‑old, 79-pound bundle of love and potential. House-trained, crate-trained, and leash-perfect, she’s a well-mannered, affectionate girl who’s ready to find a forever home—or a foster to […]
No One Looked Twice at This Nervous Shepherd Mix Until He Climbed Into Rocky’s Lap
Blaze spent a month trembling in his kennel before revealing the playful, affectionate dog he really is. Meet the shepherd mix now ready for adoption.
I Bought a GIANT Dog Rescue Farm and YOU Can Visit
Discover how Rocky and Kelly Kanaka plan to rescue more dogs than ever with Flip Farms, a new coffee fueled rehabilitation farm in Oceanside.
No One Knew Why This Puppy Trembled, Then the Garage Backstory Came Out
A five-month-old Dachshund-Chihuahua mix named Cocoa is recovering after animal control officers removed multiple small dogs from a home where neighbors reported hearing animal cries coming from a garage for […]
Everyone Walked Past the Quiet Red Dog, Not Knowing He Was the Best in the Shelter
Rusty was the quiet red dog everyone overlooked—until one moment revealed his gentle heart. Meet the young Jindo mix learning to trust again.
Loyal Dog Stayed Beside Her Owner for Days, Now She Needs a New Beginning
I don’t know if you’re anything like me, but when I see a dog with eyes full of fear and loss, something inside me tightens. That was my first reaction […]
Olive’s Life Is Changing Forever at Flip’s Farm — Pupdate & Adoption News!
Follow the incredible transformations in this pupdate, including Oscar the pit bull, Fiona the English Bulldog, Pumpkin, Faith the senior husky mix, Archer, Mateo, and Monty—see where they are now and how far they’ve come.
Watch Whipped Cream bring “FEARFUL” labeled dog out of hiding 🥹
When a large, fearful dog named Scratch hid from everyone at the shelter, no one expected what happened next. Watch how her story took an unbelievable turn—right as the cameras were rolling.
A Shelter Story That Found Its Way to the Bestseller List
When Rocky Kanaka first sat quietly beside a trembling, neglected dog in a shelter kennel, he didn’t know that moment would lead to a book connecting with readers across the […]
Deciding what’s Next for this Little Guy that Can’t Stop Shaking 🥺
When I first met Bodie, he was a tiny storm cloud of fur and nerves. Sitting in his kennel, he pressed himself toward the door as if freedom might walk […]
The Photographer Who Captured Flip’s Soul Is Changing How the World Sees Shelter Dogs
Before there was a book, a farm, or even a YouTube series called Sitting With Dogs, there was Flip—a rescued boxer who changed everything for Rocky Kanaka. Flip taught Rocky […]
The Most ‘Broken’ Terrier Dog I’ve Sat With 🥺
When a small, shaggy dog arrived at the shelter late one afternoon, staff quickly noticed something was off. He didn’t bark. He didn’t move. He didn’t even blink much. Instead, […]
Watch her reaction to being told ‘Good Girl’ 🥹
I When I first saw her, I thought—Mastiff mix, maybe with a hint of Shepherd. The kind of dog that should be big and solid, all muscle and heart. But […]
Two Rescues. One Mission. Rebecca Zamolo and Rocky Kanaka Team Up for Dogs and Moms
Famous YouTubers Rebecca Zamolo and Rocky Kanaka team up to spotlight two powerful rescues—a stray dog named Canelo and a fertility mission to help women become moms. One story, one mission: second chances.
Kahu: the Powerful Hawaiian Wisdom Fueling This Dog Rescuer’s Incredible Work.
Discover how the Hawaiian concept of *kahu* transforms the way we care for rescue dogs, focusing on guiding, protecting, and building a deeper bond beyond ownership.
Cherished Moments and Loving Goodbyes: Remembering Jalapeño
This special needs pup captured many hearts, including Kelly’s and mine. We often fondly remember him as the foster dog we wish we’d kept. Before Kobe, we had a steadfast […]
This is the BIGGEST mistake you can make when adopting a new pet
If you are thinking of adopting or rescuing a pet, you need to avoid this common mistake that many families make.
Exploring the Rewards and Challenges of Fostering Dogs
In a candid interview, Rocky shares his experiences and insights into the world of fostering dogs and pet rescue, shedding light on the joys, challenges, and profound impact of his efforts.
Goodbye Flip
Today I had to say goodbye to my best friend, Flip. This was one of the hardest and saddest days of my life, and while I am trying to process […]
