As a five year old my parents went to a dog shelter with me and I wanted to adopt a pup. While walking through the shelter suddenly a dog came happily jumping to the fence and I instantly fell in love. It was already a full grown dog and the workers told us she was always in her corner and never came out of her shell like that. She kinda chose me actually. She was the greatest dog I could ever imagine ❤️

@toforgetisagem8797

7 ай бұрын

Dogs who chose their guardians are astute. They know you will be an absolute push over! And they will love you for ever through it all.

@jenm8550

7 ай бұрын

Rescues make the best pets, aka family members. They know what you've done for them. AND, by adopting and fostering, you open up a new spot for another animal to be rescued and cared for. Well done, good humans. Well done!

@blessedabundance6266

6 ай бұрын

Magic happens when a dog chooses YOU 💗

@IMSiegfried

6 ай бұрын

I''ll share a similar story. I adopted a dog as a teenager living on my own but after a few months I realized he was simply too much for me to handle so with a heavy heart I took him to the local shelter. Well, just as I was getting out of my car with the dog to take him into the shelter a station wagon pulled up with a large family. When they got out their car and saw me with the dog we started talking and it turns out they decided to adopt him! Made me SO happy!

@carolhama4156

6 ай бұрын

My only concern is that: after spending large amounts of money to adopt and have the new pet be "home worthy (vet fees/ grooming charges, licencing fees etc)" and invest emotional attachment to the dog that one day on a walk somewhere, the dog will recognize a previous owner and want to go back to previous owner.

Well. These videos work. 😂 I live in the Bay Area and went yesterday to the humane society...and Shirly, who has been in the shelter a year because of trust issues, is coming home in a few days after a couple more visits. 🥰

@kathymcmc

7 ай бұрын

How wonderful.

@Yes_Anastasia

6 ай бұрын

Awe! Can we please get an update on Shirly?

@kimishere2slay

6 ай бұрын

Is she home?

@lizbethkuna263

3 ай бұрын

You’re awesome! TY for giving Shirly a happy life 🎉❤

@msbanker9902

2 ай бұрын

🎉🎉​@@kimishere2slay

Thank you for helping this cat, definitely not feral.

We need to clone you! Every shelter needs a Rocky!!! 🐾💞

@ileneroberts5983

7 ай бұрын

You can be a Rocky❤

@RitzyBusiness

6 ай бұрын

Life in general needs more people like him, empathy feels lost these days but he is overflowing with it.

@Samantha_Butler

Ай бұрын

When I'm an adult and I have a big enough house, I'm gonna adopt scared shelter dogs ❤

I'm sorry to all of the dogs, cats and other pets who were let down by people. None of you deserve it.

Rocky, you not only rescued Stormy but you prevented many generations of unwanted stray and feral descendants!

@user-jy2vd2em6v

5 ай бұрын

She is absolutely gorgeous

So sad that kitty who obviously trusted whoever dumped her over a wall not even caring enough to put her in a cage. Good Job, Rocky!

Marty reminds me so much of the day I adopted our boy...he was a family turn in to a rescue....he was completely shut down, fearful...he was the smallest dog among large breeds and it was clear the other dogs weren't accepting him in the pack...my wife said he needs us now...we adopted him and it took a year for him to totally trust we weren't going to dump him...now he has the best life and is the most loving and loyal dog...please adopt Marty and Alexis, they will be great

@pete8516

7 ай бұрын

I should also say thank you to Rocky and all the team members dedicated to helping animals

@MagicMaddy444

7 ай бұрын

When i first got my dog he was very scared but here he is 1 year later as happy as he can be

@mistylynnrose

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for letting me know. It takes a year for a dog to trust. I’ve had my senior dog for seven months, and she is just now licking my hand.

@pete8516

7 ай бұрын

@@mistylynnrose Don’t lose hope! My wife always said that to me in the first year…I ‘m a sucker for that wagging tail, kisses, nudges for more pets…never thought it would happen…but patience, lots of positive reinforcement (with really good treats) exactly as Rocky demonstrates, lots of fun walks and smells ….one day it will just happen…..

@user-ms5ju5di3g

7 ай бұрын

Best wishes for adoption for Carly and Stormy also♥️😘💙

For everyone in the commemts here that saybtheyvwould love to adopt a certain dog (or cat) but love out of state or country, please look into yoir local shelters and save an animal where you live. There are lots of animals everywhere that need homes.

@SBaker-gd6yj

Ай бұрын

i got my dog who i hav had for 8 years now was from my loca shelter shes a bearded collie called daisy shes the sweetest shelterdogs are the best dogs

That vet tech was so incredible with stormy the cat. The way he held her and loved on her was so sweet. You can tell that he's just incredible with animals.

Ive spent 5 years with my special needs rescue, she has half her muzzle missing (she is fine, just a messy girl) cant see so well in one eye and has scars all over. She was on the streets in romania. She is still fearful of some things, like loud noise and busses but she trusts me 100% and when i say its ok, she knows its ok. I love her

Poor Marty. My heart just aches for him...I think he shows signs of having post traumatic stress. Something awful happened to him. A runaway victim of a house fire? Car crash? Who knows. I would take him in a minute if I was allowed dogs where I live. Poor fella.

@dharmaslife

2 ай бұрын

I wondered if the other animals shutting him down means he’s missing someone

Sometimes, this show makes me soooo angry! People just throwing cats over the fence when they HAVE the option to do it safely! That sweet little princess deserves more! Thank you for saving her! Her markings are amazing! She looks like like an okapi!❤❤❤

@nikilaneleeloo

7 ай бұрын

Humans can be so cruel. She's such a friendly little girl. She's likely a Siamese/Tabby mix. They're so cute.

@kathyglass2922

4 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, sometimes shelters won't take on more animals, so humans abandon them near a shelter, hoping the shelter or animal lover will take them in.

@stephaniegeer1691

Ай бұрын

Siamese\Tabby most likely...very sweet & friendly,definitely not ferral❤🐾✌

That poor frightened dog whimpering breaks my heart. He’s such a big strong boy. What awful thing happened to make him like this? I’d take him home if I didn’t live so far away.

@cordulam

7 ай бұрын

My guess is, that Marty has grown up isolated, never been taken outside (maybe they had a garden), and has never experienced the outside world. A dog shutting down when he sees a cat or other dogs is weird. Also lets not forget that being captured by strangers, then being locked into a small metal cage is a traumatizing experience for every dog. Let alone if it knew nothing than a certain small environment before.

@cornelia9778

7 ай бұрын

@@cordulam I’m sure you’re right thanks. I hope he finds the right owner.

Cats rule! Thank you for rescuing Stormy. 😺

That's how I ended up with my big cat boy: someone threw him from a moving car late Nov 21. Two girls saw him and took him to the vet, and then I saw him on FB shared by a friend of mine. I'd just lost my boy, so I wasn't ready (I thought), but it soon became apparent we were perfect for each other: I have CFS/ME and am house-bound in an apartment (hence no longer being able to have dogs) and he needed to be a one-cat household, indoor-only cat (he tested positive for FIV). He was 5 kilos when I got him but all head, just neutered, poor bubs, terrified and scratchy but underneath you could see the lovely lad. 2 years on, he is 8 1/2 kilos (not even fat!) and has completely lost all of his trauma responses and is a snuggle cat. To this day I am so grateful my friend shared his story. Shares help!

Omgoodness Marty’s eyes after he was brought back into the kennel just broke my heart. His eyes said so much. I pray and hope he gets a fur ever home asap.

Animals absolutely have "complex" emotions! Anyone who has a pet can (or SHOULD) be able to see that they get lonely, depressed and/or sad, as well as happy and excited! They love, and form deep bonds, with people and other animals!❤❤❤

@Yes_Anastasia

6 ай бұрын

Yes. I hate it when people say that us folks who recognize that animals have complex emotions is anthropomorphism. My pup experiences: fear, jealousy, loneliness, love, happiness, sadness, and so much more. Spend time with animals (especially dogs) and you will see this.

@DebandCat

6 ай бұрын

So sad that she is not going

That cat looks so much like a stray I rescued years ago. She passed away in 2018. I miss her. Never was a cat person, she just kinda followed me home one day, followed right in my house and never left. She was such a sweetheart. Looks exactly like that stray.

@kathymcmc

7 ай бұрын

I'm very sorry for your loss. Cats can be very special friends.

@ZippedUpKitz

6 ай бұрын

Cats tend to be the only animals that can do that… they just walk into their house and tell you to feed them and worship them… well, I feed them and I love them but never worship them even though they really try to make me lol….

Marty strikes me as a dog who was chained up in someone's back yard and had perhaps a run but never interacted with strangers or other animals. The other possibility is living with an older person and never having gone outside, but a dog of Marty's size is hardly an exclusively indoor dog but it is possible. Marty's fear is heartbreaking because a walk for a dog should be an enjoyable experience and seeing a cat set Marty back into freezing only confirms that Marty was completely isolated. Marty's fear is going to be a hard nut to crack.

@jmo53214.

7 ай бұрын

Isn't it depressing? I mean I understand that there are circumstances where someone has a dog and then tragedy strikes they become incapacitated or unable to do the things the dog deserves. But let's be honest the vast majority of the time it's people who impulsively acquire a dog, and then reality hits... and they just fail their pet on every level. I hate being so cynical, but working in the rescue world for so long, You just tend to lose faith in humanity. It just makes me that much more grateful for people like Rocky and his team. He is a living saint.

@IMSiegfried

6 ай бұрын

@@jmo53214. Please try to remember that working in this field for so long you aren't able to see all the wonderful pet owners who are out there that *love* to spoil their pets (in a good way!) because the way I see it, if you can't spoil a pet who can you spoil? :)

@patriciamoreland8245

6 ай бұрын

Never give up

@elenen4741

6 ай бұрын

Marty's fear can be overcome with love 💕 and patience. I just adopted a fearful puppy that took two days to come out of her crate on her own accord. She is now a happy, energetic girl. Still working on potty training though. It's been 2-1/2 weeks.

@terryhogan6205

6 ай бұрын

Marty seems to be more comfortable around women too.....that's the feeling I get after watching this video.

Marty brought me to tears last time we saw him. This will be a great dog for someone who shows him the patience, love and support he needs.

Carly is so adorable. Hope she finds a home.

Stormy looks like a siamese-tabby mix - pretty kitty! Nice rescue!

@nikilaneleeloo

7 ай бұрын

Yes! That mix is so cute. I've known a few. ❤

@MommaOsoIrish67

7 ай бұрын

She sure speaks like a Siamese.

Carly watched you walk out She was roping her head to the side, like she was curious. I'd love to have her but I'm in Boston.

@michelea6757

7 ай бұрын

Carly looks like such a sweetheart.

Who wouldn’t want to adopt Marty!!! Someone please adopt this sweet boy.

You are absolutely brilliant with these poor frightened dogs. I love how you treat them.❤❤❤❤

How sweet was stormy , Marty was adorable

Oh Rocky I wish I had a sanctuary like Lee Asher! I would take so many of these precious and innocent babies.

@nancysatori4744

7 ай бұрын

Me too, I cry through these on a regular basis, specially since losing my Great Dane

@anniec6420

7 ай бұрын

oh yeah lee asher would really be great for this dog marty...i hope he sees this video....this dog needs security and a familiar permanent home....

After a week of viewing your vids , i desperately want to find a shelter closest to me and volunteer ASAP .❤ to you wonderful peeps 😊😊😊

It makes me so sad to see a scared dog. I can only imagine what happened. I appreciate the kindness and teamwork of staff and volunteers to help him gain trust and be a tail wagger again!

Thanks! Go Stormy

I would adopt little Carley in a heartbeat, I had a similar little dog who'd been returned 3 times, she was hard work but turned out to be the best dog I'd ever owned❤

Oh my, the scoop of Karly with the carpet, the cuddles... The dogs literally melt 🥰 Thank you for your compassion 🎊

Marty's eyes as they compare before and after the walk; he looked so sad afterwards. And the precious look with her head cocked that Carly gave you when you were leaving compared to that frightened, sad expression she had when you first entered her kennel.

Seeing the change in Marty makes my heart happy last time I cried seeing how shut down he was. So happy seeing his tail wagging and asking for pets. So much progress 🫂💪🏻.

@simoneHaritos

7 ай бұрын

Same. ❤

@simoneHaritos

7 ай бұрын

Good boy Marty. ❤

I love your channel, but as a forever cat adopter, this was extra amazing! Thanks for saving Stormy!

@rockykanaka

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@norarivkis2513

7 ай бұрын

Me too -- I love any and all animals, but my own pets are four amazing cats. I hope someday I'll have another dog too -- it's been a decade or so since I've had my own dog. But my heart breaks for the stray cats the way yours does for the homeless dogs. I'm so grateful that you and the shelter team managed to get Stormy back to safety.

Have never seen a dog so afraid of other animals, usually it's humans and other dogs are a comfort. What happened to that poor boy? Anyway, onwards and upwards, he's so on the mend, fantastic to see, well done all.

The 7:07 dog really captured my heart because she looks just like my dog

Thank you for saving Stormy! Someone will be very lucky to take her home!

Thanks for Marty update. Love the pupdates! 🐾

@rockykanaka

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@lindapoplin4473

7 ай бұрын

OHHHH Rocky I'm crying happy tears. Marty is smiling but he HATES being shut in. Locked up and SOMEBODY caused this. They are terrified of something / somebody. Sounds. I know you do the best you can. I love you all for what you do. God will truly bless you all. Those dinners are great😘 wish I could help. We just had to let go of our 19 year old Malta poos and we've cried a year now the last one was today. It hurts so so badly. You did a great job with your cat rescue 😅. You do a wonderful job there all those animals are scared. I love the way you talk with them. You're a good guy. Your staff are great also. I love also that you screen their future moms and pops. Especially if they have kids. Thank you for what you do.. God bless you all puppy bellies? I love puppy breath. So sweet. People tell me I need another one but that's debatable. I love dogs but nobody can take my baby 's place not now. Can't separate THOSE BABIES .. please

@lindapoplin4473

7 ай бұрын

Stormie is a pretty cat but I'm allergic to cats , big time. Good luck. ❤

@catmann1960

2 ай бұрын

​@@rockykanakahow do I rescue a 9-10 month old precious puppy in horrible horrible conditions? I have feed, watered, cleaned prison kennel since this puppy was about 8 weeks old and was purchased for her son by your friend of mine's daughter and the son doesn't want anything to do with it and the mother the daughter of a friend of mine doesn't do anything for this dog and it lives in this prison cell kennel with four and five inches of poop and most of the time and I was taking food and water everyday and I have physical issues that I can't clean the kennel so I have to pay someone to do this for me and I can't call animal control because they will know who did it and they know where I live Hershey told me she wanted me to pay for it which I was going to do then she said she would give it to me and when I went to pick it up she changed her mind and now she won't let me pay for it she won't give him to me he is precious he knows my voice he knows my vehicle and oh I want him so bad and I rescue dogs and cats all the time but this one has just stolen my heart he is treated so badly so very very badly. He doesn't get let out of that cage except maybe once a week for 15 minutes. I don't know what to do this is ridiculous because I've offered it have offered her even more money than what she originally asked for. Please give me some advice. And I gave him a name a long time ago. I call him RESCUE. And he responds to that with me.

Amazing work, Rocky, Kelly and Alexis. You're changing lives!

I love this dog!!! I wish I could adopt him but he’s too much dog for me. I’m 67 😂 I also love this man!!

@lizbethkuna263

3 ай бұрын

Debbie, I’m a contemporary of yours- I want to adopt Rocky along with 3 or 4 dogs! 🐕 🐶. Love ‘em all and SO appreciate Rocky! 😊❤

Carly and Marty need wonderful loving homes ASAP!

I love Marty! What a sweet boy. I hope he continues to overcome his fears. 🐶❤

OMG the kitty is soo pretty 😍 and Stormy is a cool name for her 😍 hopefully she has a home where she can go back too or gets adopted soon but seeing how friendly she is I think she finds a family soon 🥰🤞

Marty has such sad eyes! So glad Sophia is adopted Wishing her much success in her new home, and lastly Stormy, wow what a gorgeous cat; the colors and markings and so sweet she won't be there for long.

I hope Sophia has finally found her forever home 🙏🏽❤️

She's a beautiful kitty, I'm so grateful your amazing wife, Kelly noticed her❤

There's nothing like puppy breath and energy. 🙂

First time I saw Marty I cried. So glad this update shows he is improving. Love from Canada

as a karli (close enough!) i love that you named that little girl Carly

You're amazing thank you for sitting with dogs and saving the cat

Thank you for rescuing sweet Stormy, she is a beautiful cat.

Puppy bellies and puppy breath. Love it.

❤ Thank you for being so patient with Marty ❤️ 😊 and helping so many special Angels 🫶 I'm so praying for the beautiful Sophia 💖 🙏🇨🇦🙋‍♀️

I bought your strips and holy crap! My dogs instantly cracked out for them. They are amazing quality.

Sending you and Kelly lots of love after losing both flip and zooey in the same year. My heart breaks for you But glad you are still doing what you doing despite loss and helping rescue dogs

Looks like you might have to branch out into cat treats! Stormy is beautiful

Marty is such a sweetheart! Thank you for saving Stormy! Yoshi & Bingo are so sweet and fun. Thank you for all you do❤...and glad Sophia got adopted.

That barksgiving dinner is more money than I spend for my family dinner. But I understand why that is. Maybe consider smaller dinners? God bless you all ❤

Rocky, I have the greatest respect for you and what you do for the dogs. You are so compassionate and understanding in dealing with each animal.

Rocky, Love is the answer for cats, dogs, humans who are shut down. The inhumanity of people on other living beings is horrible. I pray Marty gets a loving home ASAP. A Mom or Dad or both that will love & appreciate him.

What a beautiful cat! I hope Stormy gets help and a good, loving home.

The cat is gorgeous, definitely half Siamese and the cry is the sound of one too. Puppies smell wonderful, their puppy breath too and yes their tummies are so cute.

So much respect for someone who helps animals. Great videos and great content

Glad to see the breakout in Marty I am sure you will accomplish the same with Carli

Concrats Sophia for being adopted 🥳 hopefully this time you get to stay with them and really found your forever home 🤞🤗

Rocky, I'm sure you would be the first to agree that each animal here is sweet, kind and deserving of a fabulous home. Hope they and all of the others receive that gift very soon! Woof! 🐶❣

Rocky you are the Best!! 🐾 Paws 🐾 crossed Sophia doesn't get returned and she finally finds her fur-ever home ❤❤❤

bought a barksgiving for my three pups, they will have to share this year due to finances but cant wait for Blitz, Rose, & Freya to get to try it andd try the jerky.

This one hit me hard…..we have a JRT called Fonzi, who’s 9 yrs old , Jack Russells really get attached to their owners, such intelligent little dogs, and fiercely dependable towards their owners , must be so scary for her….she’s a beautiful dog, and Carly is a wonderful name…..hope she gets a loving family 👍🇮🇲👌💖

I love to watch you work your magic !!! I am so happy to see Marty wagging his tail, happy to see you and know that he's waiting for more walks !❤

Rocky & Kelly you are awesome. I bought my four rescued dogs a Turkey dinner & thanksgiving charcuterie!

Rocky I think your talking is as much therapy as your presence. Ive noticed in your videos, the dogs are listening as you talk to us. ❤

Let's hope it's the last time we see Sophia in your videos, she's the cutest and deserves a home

Stormy is so beautiful and affectionate! All animals can sense how amazingly kind Rocky is. And how easily Carly opens up. Hoping they find a loving, stable home. And Marty is such a sweetheart. He’s building that confidence and just needs a good owner for that guidance.

Love how you give unconditional love to these valuable babies.

Good heavens Rocky you are a very unique human being...and all the wonderful people that works with you ...The love endurance and patience you people have is very special...I love all of you as much as you love the unspoken...May God bless you all abundantly in all your endeavours...watching from South Africa 🇿🇦

This message is for you and all the people that do what you do, bless all you guys. I wish I could do it with you, you're all like angels sent from Heaven, I respect you guys beyond belief, thanks for doing it.

@valeriekehrt7566

7 ай бұрын

Rewarding & difficult. Heart breaking seeing & hearing so many animals in need.😢

@towmlvb3423

7 ай бұрын

Please be reassured. If you are able to love animals you are a real live person with a great personality. Mythical entities and fictitious beings have nothing to do with it.

Lovely dog, so nice, poor dog, fear

Ohhh Rocky I'm so happy to see that tail wag and that smile. All because of you and your family 🙏🏼. God bless you all. You've done miracles with Marti I think he still wants to be with you. He was crying cuz he knew you were getting ready to leave him. 😭💕

My Dad lost his big Ginger Tom and then 18 months later was reunited with him! Someone who knew my Dad and the Kitty went in to a vet clinic by chance, only 4 miles from my Dad´s home, and saw a ´found´poster for Fatboy Jackson. It was old and out dated and he´d found a lovely new home but when he saw my Dad he was obviously happy. They lived their lives out together as the happy fam they were meant to be.

Hopefully 3rd times a charm with Sophia. Caine Corso’s are guardians and seeing her so shut down is heartbreaking. Hopefully with this other dog, will bring her back to the best dog she can be . She’s so beautiful. I hope she has a wonderful life from now on.

Thanks for everything ❤ Carly is precious 😊❤

Sophia is gorgeous! I wish I could be able to care for a dog like her. ❤

Rocky, your wife is sooo adorable. You two are such a great team.

Carly is like caramel, great name ..what a precious 🐶

Hi Rocky, Big fan. Thank you for all the work you do!

@rockykanaka

7 ай бұрын

appreciate the support. let's keep helping these pets 🤙

For a name, how about Abby?? It seems right on her!❤️

Love Sitting with Dogs. But I found a happy dog video. It's from Australia and it's called The Farm. A doggie daycare Luke and Sam have 20 dogs and 3 children. Rocky if you get a chance watch their doggie pool party. You deserve it with what you do being so heavy on the heart. Love you, Theresa

aww, I would love to get Carly but I'm in FL. I hope that sweet baby finds someone with much love and patience to make her feel safe.🧡

U know its a good day when rocky posts! ❤🎉

@calij4017

7 ай бұрын

👍

Kelly. He is so lucky to have you. You're beautiful inside and out. And you are the cat whisperer 😂😂😂❤

Yes he’s terrified of being abandoned again …

I just signed up for membership. I have two wonderful pup babies whom I love very much. One I rescued from a family that stated "we just don't love her". She is the most loving baby ever! My male dog Sam remains to be the boss of the house but finally did accept Bella, or maybe just tolerates her. Anyway I love what you do to help these animals find loving homes. THANK YOU!

@rockykanaka

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much and great to have you here 🤙

1:19 - 1:24 Marty aptly expresses what he thinks of having to stay in the kennel. Thanks so much to Rocky and the dedicated staff there. Fingers crossed that Marty will get a home for the holidays. Edit: We are cat people, so great job to you and your wife in saving Stormy. What beautiful lynx markings she has and so very friendly. Hopefully she will catch the eye of some loving owners also. :)

3rd times a charm, Sophia! So hopeful that Marty, Carly, Bingo and Stormy find their FOREVER homes very soon!🙏🏼🙏🏼

saving the cat probably helped you gain perspective on other animals in certain scenarios

Carly is so cute❤️ i would like to take her if i could🥲 i hope she finds a good family❤️

Goddess you all I salute you for saving all the animals ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤