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.
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Morty the Frenchie Mix — Calm, Shaggy, and Ready to Be Your Snuggle Buddy!
Meet Morty, a 4-year-old Frenchie mix with a one-of-a-kind shaggy coat and an even more unique heart. This gentle boy has a calm, easygoing spirit that makes him the perfect […]
Big Daddy the Deerhead Chihuahua — From Roadside Protector to Forever Companion!
Sometimes the tiniest souls have the biggest hearts. Meet Big Daddy, a 2-year-old Deerhead Chihuahua weighing just 5.4 pounds — but with courage and loyalty larger than life. Rescuers found […]
Jasper the Senior Basset Beagle Mix — Found as a Stray, Now Ready to Find His Forever Family!
Poor sweet Jasper is wondering why no one has applied for him yet! This 7–8-year-old, 37-pound Basset Beagle mix may have started life as a stray, but he’s proven to […]
Skipper the Mini Goldendoodle — Rescued from the Streets and Ready to Bring Joy to Your Home!
Meet Skipper — a 1-year-old, 20-pound Mini Goldendoodle bursting with life, love, and laughter! He was one of three little doodles (along with Buoy and Sailor Red) found running the […]
Terrified Rescue Dog Won’t Let Anyone Touch Him, HERE’S Why!
When I first walked past his kennel, I couldn’t even see him. Just a tight little ball of fluff wedged in the corner, frozen. That’s when I heard the staff […]
Lilly’s New Chapter: Flip’s Farm Forever 🐾
When Lilly first arrived at Flip’s Farm, she and her sister Katie were thought to have swimmer syndrome. They couldn’t walk, their limbs were splayed out like little frog legs, […]
Starving Mama Dog Nearly Gives Up Until A Miracle Happens
Molly, a 7-year-old German Shepherd mix rescued from a hoarding case in Maui, is slowly learning to trust again. See how patience, treats, and a little aloha are helping her heal—and why she just needs one special person to bring her home.
ICE Took His Parents 🥹
Dylan, a scared Mastiff mix, and Penelope, a 13-year-old senior, are both seeking love after trauma. Watch their journey from fear to hope.
Highway runaway, at first I didn’t think she’d EVER Trust again
A terrified Schnauzer mix named Ryder jumped into a stranger’s car on a highway—now she’s learning to trust again through peanut butter, patience, and love.
No One Thought Pumpkin Could Be Saved. They Were Wrong.
When dogs arrive at shelters, we don’t always know what they’ve endured. Some come from neglect, some from cruelty, and others from simply getting lost in a world too big […]
Here’s what Happened to Cassie…🥺 | PUPDATE
If you’ve been following Sitting With Dogs, then you already know these stories stick with you. The dogs, their pasts, their progress. Some of them haunt you until you finally […]
From Broken Bones to Boundless Joy: How Bean the Puppy Overcame Pain and Found His Forever Home
When you see a dog in distress, your heart naturally aches. But when that dog is a puppy, injured and alone, the need to help becomes even more urgent. That’s […]
Frozen in Fear, This Mastiff Couldn’t Stop Trembling—Until One Act of Kindness Changed Everything
When a dog arrives at a shelter, sometimes what you see at first glance doesn’t tell the full story. A dog may appear calm, still, or even stoic—but beneath that […]
This Emaciated Dog Was Too Weak to Stand— Watch his First Tail Wag
Sometimes a single moment changes everything. For a young pit bull I would come to name Oscar, that moment came when a Good Samaritan made a late-night phone call that […]
Watch Shelter Dogs Emotional Reaction Seeing Her Leash
When I first saw this little English bulldog sitting in her kennel, my heart broke. I’ve encountered countless dogs in shelters, but there was something about Fiona that stopped me […]
This Dog Was Too Weak to Stand—But She Still Wagged Her Tail When She Saw Me
A red blanket was draped across the shelter kennel window—a sign that the public wasn’t meant to look inside. I’d come to learn that this usually meant something hard to […]
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 […]
