I know I get a little personal in this video but I think these dogs deserve our venerability in their toughest moments and I can't imagine I am in this alone. Thank you for sharing to help this sweet boy adopted ❤💪
Personal is good, makes you relatable and VERY human. Perfect reaction in the moment❣️ Thank you❣️ Greetings to all from the land of the Midnight 🌞, Arctic LoVe Islands, Norway 🇧🇻🇧🇻🇧🇻
I feel so bad for Wesley. He doesn't deserve to be in a shelter. He deserves a warm and loving home, he deserves a backyard to romp in. He looks so defeated, I hope he finds a forever home soon.
My wife of 48 years passed almost 3 years ago. Many family members were there to support me, but it was our then two yo miniature long hair dachshund that helped the most to retrieve me from my depression. It works both ways. You help and love them and they love you back 10 fold.
I'm so sorry you lost your dear wife. Your dear dogs must have missed her, too. I'm so glad you had your dogs 🐕 to help you cope through your grief, l know you will always miss your dear wife, but your dogs 🐕 need you as you them, more than ever. I wish you all the best ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you Rocky, i am 81yrs old lady and former birddog trainer and groomer and i melted watching this and seeing the change come over Wesley and i would take him in a minute and i miss being around animals and God bless you for caring so much.
Watched some of you sitting with dogs last night. You had a little senior dog that got a bath lots of love from you and passed the next morning. I had a beautiful border collie for 14 years that had to be put down a week ago. Her hips and back legs quit working; she was going blind and and if dogs get dementia she was going deaf to. You read some mail and encouraged us to give you there names that they might be a temp name for a dog. My precious fur baby was names Gracie; Gracie Girl; my Baby Girl; love bug. She was a beautiful black and white collie with white paws and an arrow of white one her forehead. I miss her so much I’m still so teary over it. Thank you for loving the precious animals. God Bless
I feel you Rocky, after my wife and I lost our baby, she returned to alcohol after being on the wagon for years. The more I tried to help and get her to accept help and treatment the more she pushed me away. Thing got really bad but I never gave up, exhausting all the options I could think of to get her to stop being so self destructive...even after we separated. I begged her to goto counseling with me but she turned to drugs, Spice, and it made her violent. I was absolutely lost...less than two yeas later, I had to bury her. That was in October of 23' and I'm still absolutely empty inside. Our two Frenchtons and giving them the best life can is really all I have now. I don't really have any close family and a drunk driver put me in a wheelchair for life...drugs and alcohol literally took everything from me and I wasn't even the user, smfh. I hope she finally found peace and our daughter on the other side. Sorry, this vid just hit me hard. You do great work...in my experience, dogs are greater than people.
It can be hard to love someone who doesn't love themselves. I just hope that you find someone or something to make life's struggles worth pushing thru. Be proud of all the support you gave. You didn't fail her. She just couldn't accept the help.
Hi....So sorry to hear of your troubles & that intoxicating substances have influenced your life even as you have not participated in addiction. It seems so unfair, & yet life is often not fair to most of us. I think that animal lovers are often a community full of empathetic ppl because they themselves have been hurt or damaged by life, & instead of becoming bitter, we let compassion & love rule towards 'beings' that are even more vulnerable than ourselves. The most amazing ppl I know are ppl w disabilities because they choose to rise above their circumstances, instead of allowing themselves to be defeated. A quad I know, has an international org to help ppl all over the globe....and has been the greatest influence in my life; even as she is wheelchair bound in body, her amazing spirit soars with enthusiasm, determination, and Christ-like love. I have difficult physical issues, but I can never feel sorry for myself when I am inspired by ppl such as yourself that can reach out to encourage Rocky, even as you "have gone through it", as Rocky often says. I support you from afar, even if we never meet in person....just like all of us support Rocky, Kelly, Alexis, & these deserving dogs. Take care, my Friend.
He needs a foster home ASAP, get out of the shelter environment, and be allowed to decompress, before he can learn to trust. He's shell-shocked right now. He needs a quiet home, a stress-free environment, given good nutrition, plenty of fresh water, a soft bed, and a human who understands. A veteran with PTSD is actually the perfect companion for this dog. ❤
Just remember these dogs are not people . They need care and patience. Most come around but new families always will wonder how the dog was raised . Etc . Just live and live . Dogs need a pack .
I think when I retire, going to sit and help will be my new passion. I've done Acupuncture and massage for 40 years, I tell them I'm a proffesional petter 😍👐 💞 but have given up on 1/2 the people... 💔🤢🙇 please Vote BLUE 🤞😇💙🌊🌊
Rocky, don't ever apologize for being emotional, you are such a caring person, and when you thanked us, you are so welcome. You did such a great job with Wesley. And so did Trint. I'll ck out that Sundays Dog Food.
I’m so proud of Wesley’s bravery, opening up this quickly with how shut down he was is such good progress! It’s gotta be that herding dog intelligence, he finally realized you’re there to help and is like okay I’m not leaving your lap, you’re my person now 🥹 kissing your hands to go back for more affection is the sweetest thing EVER
What a beautiful baby. I lost my houndog Jasper three weeks ago after a long battle with a chronic illness. I am heartbroken, but he lived a very long life as he was 16 years old. I shared that to say Jasper was a stray we found and decided to keep. I am not ready for another dog, but we do have a foster dog now, and I do find joy in helping a sweet baby find a home. Great work Mr. Rocky.❤❤❤❤
38:04 - When Rocky apologized to us viewers for becoming emotional over the mention of *Flip,* then _showed compassion_ for *himself* by saying, *_"Thank_*_ you,"_ *Wesley* turned his snout up to "check in" with him. It was so brief, yet so encouraging and endearing, and Rocky acknowledged him. I noticed, during the 43 minutes it took to view the video - and over the 4 hours it's been up - the number of likes went from 5.7K to 6.1K and the number of viewers were around 40K. As I've written this comment, the # of likes just rolled over to 7K, and # of views is *46,533!* People *love* to see Rocky *sitting with dogs,* gently _coaxing them out of their shell,_ doing _The Scoop_ and _reading with dogs._ We want to _support Rocky's efforts_ in whatever ways we can. 🐶🐕💞🐾🐾
dogs are really empathetic, i think they can kinda sense it. he might still be a litttle reserved or afraid still given the situation but he might have wanted to console rocky. thats what dogs do because they are awesome!
Hopefully That poor dog will get adopted soon by a responsible person who cares about animals and will give him a good home environment and all the love he deserves
27:15 The moment Wesley’s trust changed. I love the positive affirmations, dogs truly understand this. I don’t think little guy has ever received this kind of affection before. He looks like a Australian Shepherd, he’s the big version of Bean.it’s a beautiful thing to watch him come out of his shell. Good job Rocky choosing him to sit with. Let’s find him a loving forever home. ❤🐾 Rocky, I’m praying for you and the person who’s going through a battle of drug addiction. 🙏🏻
He’s such a good boy!! When I think back over the times Rocky sits with the most shut down dogs, when he starts talking to them and affirming all the good, positive things, I swear they understand what he’s saying and they respond to that. It’s a very different reaction to when he’s taking to us or some other human. WESLEY is a curious dog, but also cautious for whatever reason; he seems very aware of the camera like he may understand its connection to humans, he still isn’t real sure about it. I agree he’s one of the prettiest dogs I’ve seen there; it looks like someone put chocolate and Carmel sprinkles all over his feet, chest and tail. Thank you, Rocky, for all your committed sharing and talking!! You’re truly an inspiration.❤️🐾
Rocky, just wanted to give you a virtual hug. I've only just begon to watch your videos about 2 weeks ago. About the time I lost my 19 year old cat Anu, who was my first living being I ever took complete responsibility for. She's been with me through marriage and divorce, finding love again, having 2 kids, going through hell financially and lost of other highs and lows. I miss her like crazy. We've adopted 2 new cats last week (go to a shelter and have one without an eye and the other without a tail, couldn't leave them behind) because of your videos. Hearing you saying that you're emotional because someone close to you is going through stuff and I just wanted to give you some support, love and care you so generously bestow on all the dogs. We got you! You're not alone.
Humanity? Open-heartedness? Tolerance? Patience? Wisdom? Respect? How many other public figures can share these kind of qualities that Rocky exhibits when he goes to sit with a traumatized soul? Perhaps dog people need to be elected for the beneficence of our people. 😍
I’d be so shut down if I was suddenly incarcerated. I also have two cats, one of whom would show well in a shelter setting, and the other one who absolutely would not, despite both of them being absolutely lovable. It’s just that one is more extroverted and other more introverted. I really feel for animals like this one that just don’t show well in a shelter environment. It’s super hard to be trapped in a strange environment with no one who loves you. Thanks for all you do, Rocky.
I have a rescue cat. I walked in to see one cat and they brought me a black cat that has been there the longest and she hated other cats. 6 years later she will sniff other cats and follows me from room to room. She needed a buddy and lots of space. But she didnt show well in a kennel. And black cats are the last to be adopted.
@@kathymc234 it’s so true that black cats are last to be adopted! Mine are a tortoiseshell (the one that would show well in a shelter) and a calico (the one who is momma’s girl and would not show well in a shelter environment). I can’t imagine how hard it would be to suddenly find yourself in a limited environment, and really feel for the animals that struggle with being so enclosed. So much of ones adoptability is about how friendly/outgoing they are in a shelter environment, and that just sounds awful to me.
It is so great that you sit with these poor animals. It is heartbreaking to see such a loving animal as a dog can be so scared and sad because people are evil.
I lost my mother december 2022 to cancer. She was 82. A year later my father, sister and I wanted to post a in memoriam in the local newspaper, which I was going to design. I found a poem online which summed up exactly how we were feeling. It was in Dutch, but basically it said: We didn't lose the person we loved. For that they gave us too much. In everything we do and everything we are, they will always remain.
@@Zelda-tb6lu Wij zijn [[Naam]] niet verloren, daarvoor gaf ze ons te veel. Wat zij ons zei, wij blijven het horen van wie wij zijn, blijft zij een deel. Wij komen haar in alles tegen, alsof zij hier nog naast ons staat. Haar liefde, dat was onze zegen, een spoor dat altijd verder gaat.
he’s scared and confused. dogs are emotional beings and deserve our love and protection because they do the same for us. he deserves a furever home of safety and love ❤🐾🐾 thank you rocky
“…..not solve the problem but just give your love in the moment needed…..” This is wisdom born of experience and so right on Rocky. Thank you for all you do and for sharing your vulnerability. This wee pooch is so lucky to be crossing paths with you and your fantastic team. 💜
I pray that he gets the most beautiful home ever. Dear God, please be with all of these animals! I love them with my whole life!😭😭😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Your calmness, genuine acceptance, and positive attitude give these precious, confused, and frightened dogs a glimmer of hope, which is exactly what they need to begin the journey to a better life. Thank you for what you do!
Your videos remind me of being in the hospital while in labour. All kinds of noises, from the rooms surrounding mine. Moaning, crying, screaming and silence and wondering what noise, if any, will come from mine. It was a foreign, scary experience and I can’t imagine how the dogs cope in this situation. You are performing an invaluable service for these terrified dogs.
He knew he was surrounded by loving, and very caring humans, and it was such a relief and amazing feeling for him as he was staring onto those lush green open fields and other Happy horses. He saw heaven on earth and was ready peacefully and finally very happy, so he was prepared and ready to go HOME. God bless each of you for your compassionate hearts. Keep giving kindness where there wasn't any.
Wesley is gorgeous! Rocky, once again you take a scared, traumatized dog and help him come alive. Your vulnerability touched me and I'm sure touched others in this compassionate and loving community. Don't ever change ❤ Let's find Wesley a loving, forever home. He deserves the best!
My current rescue has been with me for over 2 years now. She is happy and confident and amazing. BUT she goes to an automatic rear leg lift the same as Wesley. Now, she absolutely loves belly rubs, so many who visit with her think that is what she is doing. I think it will always be part of her character. She is a wonderful loving dog. She was abused for the first several years of her life and that default submissive posture is understandable.
No thank you the impact your making for these sweet little darling babies mean the world to them just feeling your touch and love and kindness is so amazing
Rocky - Hope it's OK to tell you, I'm saying a prayer for you, for what you are going through. Your videos make me cry on a regular basis, just because what you do really hits all of my emotions. To see you being so real about your own struggle today, well tears were shed again. You are The Sweetest Dog Whisperer. Bar none. God Bless You Rocky Kanaka.
I'm a cat person but I watch this channel all the time. I wanted to thank you for the work you do and wanted to thank Trint for being so gentle with Wesley. Good job you guys and I hope this dog finds a forever home 💖.
Rocky never apologize for showing some emotion. What you do for all these poor dogs is amazing. I love how you give them their confidence and self belief back.
Westley is so cute. Thank you for all you do for the shelter dogs. God has blessed you as a dog whisper. Keep up the excellent job. God Bless you. Hope Westly finds a good home soon.
Don't worry, dude. You're the true definition of a cowboy... you proudly display nothing but good in your character, your words, and your deeds. You're a true cowboy.
Wow. What an amazing, helpful insight into not only dog relationships, but human relationships (especially family) as well. You've given me so much to think about. Thank you, thank you for sharing your gifts.
The cat story really got me. I am a total cat lover, I love dogs too. I had a 5 year old cat named Stormy that was so special. She got hit by a car, and I was devastated. I still miss her and it's been a year. My husband and I have since gotten another cat and I hope that she can be as special as my Stormy girl.
He strikes me as quite different because this is the first time it seemed to me like he was judging you_ usually I feel like they come in wondering what they did to find themselves having been abandoned. It's so awesome that he landed with you😌
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping this beautiful fur baby gain some trust, through your love, devotion and empathy. You and the staff are true Angels ❤
When human relationships end, there is inevitably an understanding of why. I cant imagine how scary and sad and lonely it must be for a dog who is discarded. My heart lways breaks for the shelter dogs. Ive had 7, so far. ❤
Rocky, there’s a kennel that struggles with getting animals adopted in Florida. Could u help em out a lil bit? There’s some really precious dogs there with broken hearts.
Do they have or can they get volunteers whose job is specifically to boost their online presence via social media? People sharing posts to friends etc is often how dogs get adopted these days. Its also a better way to connect with people for donations or asking for volunteers whether its their time walking the dogs & cleaning kennels, or other skills ( admin, accounting, repairs etc).
I see the ones in the Houston shelters. I think most are put down. It's like a concentration camp. What are we, a 3rd world country. Really makes me sad.
My Golden Retriever, Maisie, loves when I watch your videos. She hears your voice and jumps up on the recliner next to me. She knows when you start giving positive affirmations to the shelter pups, that I reach out to her to give head scratches. I need to love on her so I don't end up bawling with emotion when the dogs get "the scoop."
I love all of the positive affirmations he receives and how begins to trust, even past his grooming. The groomer did a wonderful job of being sensitive and thoughtful and the dog responded
I know I get a little personal in this video but I think these dogs deserve our venerability in their toughest moments and I can't imagine I am in this alone. Thank you for sharing to help this sweet boy adopted ❤💪
if there is an entity somewhere in the ether what people call "god" you are doing its work .
The world needs more people like Rocky,,bless you.
Thank you!!!❤
Personal is good, makes you relatable and VERY human.
Perfect reaction in the moment❣️
Thank you❣️
Greetings to all from the land of the Midnight 🌞, Arctic LoVe Islands, Norway 🇧🇻🇧🇻🇧🇻
You're amazing
I feel so bad for Wesley. He doesn't deserve to be in a shelter. He deserves a warm and loving home, he deserves a backyard to romp in. He looks so defeated, I hope he finds a forever home soon.
I am praying that Wesley finds his forever home very soon. He does not deserve to be in the shelter!
Wesley's Adorable.
When a dog is that withdrawn,he's feeling really bad,😢that's so sad.Hope he'll find a loving family to welcome him into their home 🏡 ❤️
He looks like a lovely pup...I have 4 otherwise I'd pick him up!
He needs a lot of space to roam and he is beautiful. I'm sure he'll be adopted ❤
My wife of 48 years passed almost 3 years ago. Many family members were there to support me, but it was our then two yo miniature long hair dachshund that helped the most to retrieve me from my depression. It works both ways. You help and love them and they love you back 10 fold.
I understand completely. Love your furbaby.
When my husband died one of the things that kept me from laying down and never getting up again was my animals. They need us too.
Thats Nice. Be positive Mate. John in OZ
sorry for your loss but happy you have dogs in your life. i agree i single 63 and have chichi in my life. if i had my own house i would get more dogs
I'm so sorry you lost your dear wife. Your dear dogs must have missed her, too. I'm so glad you had your dogs 🐕 to help you cope through your grief, l know you will always miss your dear wife, but your dogs 🐕 need you as you them, more than ever. I wish you all the best ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you Rocky, i am 81yrs old lady and former birddog trainer and groomer and i melted watching this and seeing the change come over Wesley and i would take him in a minute and i miss being around animals and God bless you for caring so much.
Watched some of you sitting with dogs last night. You had a little senior dog that got a bath lots of love from you and passed the next morning. I had a beautiful border collie for 14 years that had to be put down a week ago. Her hips and back legs quit working; she was going blind and and if dogs get dementia she was going deaf to. You read some mail and encouraged us to give you there names that they might be a temp name for a dog. My precious fur baby was names Gracie; Gracie Girl; my Baby Girl; love bug. She was a beautiful black and white collie with white paws and an arrow of white one her forehead. I miss her so much I’m still so teary over it. Thank you for loving the precious animals. God Bless
I feel you Rocky, after my wife and I lost our baby, she returned to alcohol after being on the wagon for years. The more I tried to help and get her to accept help and treatment the more she pushed me away. Thing got really bad but I never gave up, exhausting all the options I could think of to get her to stop being so self destructive...even after we separated. I begged her to goto counseling with me but she turned to drugs, Spice, and it made her violent. I was absolutely lost...less than two yeas later, I had to bury her. That was in October of 23' and I'm still absolutely empty inside. Our two Frenchtons and giving them the best life can is really all I have now. I don't really have any close family and a drunk driver put me in a wheelchair for life...drugs and alcohol literally took everything from me and I wasn't even the user, smfh. I hope she finally found peace and our daughter on the other side. Sorry, this vid just hit me hard. You do great work...in my experience, dogs are greater than people.
I’m so sorry hopefully mom is with your lovely baby sending a big huggle just for you I don’t know what else to say
It can be hard to love someone who doesn't love themselves. I just hope that you find someone or something to make life's struggles worth pushing thru. Be proud of all the support you gave. You didn't fail her. She just couldn't accept the help.
Hi....So sorry to hear of your troubles & that intoxicating substances have influenced your life even as you have not participated in addiction. It seems so unfair, & yet life is often not fair to most of us. I think that animal lovers are often a community full of empathetic ppl because they themselves have been hurt or damaged by life, & instead of becoming bitter, we let compassion & love rule towards 'beings' that are even more vulnerable than ourselves.
The most amazing ppl I know are ppl w disabilities because they choose to rise above their circumstances, instead of allowing themselves to be defeated. A quad I know, has an international org to help ppl all over the globe....and has been the greatest influence in my life; even as she is wheelchair bound in body, her amazing spirit soars with enthusiasm, determination, and Christ-like love.
I have difficult physical issues, but I can never feel sorry for myself when I am inspired by ppl such as yourself that can reach out to encourage Rocky, even as you "have gone through it", as Rocky often says. I support you from afar, even if we never meet in person....just like all of us support Rocky, Kelly, Alexis, & these deserving dogs. Take care, my Friend.
You are in my prayers for peace and comfort in your grief.
I am so sorry for your loss and sadness. I pray you are beginning to heal❤️🙏🏻
He looks so defeated. Breaks my heart for him.
Great call. This guy needs cautious love. He's really down, poor baby.😢❤
Sometimes life gets the best of ya, hopefully his is better after whatever he had to deal with. He’s adorable btw
He needs a foster home ASAP, get out of the shelter environment, and be allowed to decompress, before he can learn to trust. He's shell-shocked right now. He needs a quiet home, a stress-free environment, given good nutrition, plenty of fresh water, a soft bed, and a human who understands. A veteran with PTSD is actually the perfect companion for this dog. ❤
@manypawsmanytales. I really enjoyed your comment. You're so right on the PTSD and a veteran
Just remember these dogs are not people . They need care and patience. Most come around but new families always will wonder how the dog was raised . Etc . Just live and live . Dogs need a pack .
Poor baby. 😔 He's so sad and scared. Rocky helps all the dogs he sits with so much. He's a wonderful genuine person. 💙
I think when I retire, going to sit and help will be my new passion. I've done Acupuncture and massage for 40 years, I tell them I'm a proffesional petter 😍👐 💞 but have given up on 1/2 the people... 💔🤢🙇 please Vote BLUE 🤞😇💙🌊🌊
@@jaynemarino7011Awesome idea!! Go for it!!🇺🇸💙
We need more people like Rocky in the world.
@@jaynemarino7011gotcha!
@@jaynemarino7011 I hear you. I’ll be dressed in blue all the way that day. ❤
I wish people treated each other with such kindness.
Amen
I feel as if he's talking to us as well ❤️🩹 🥹
if the polititians and journalists told people everyday, in the morning "go and be kind to each other"- whoudl that make a difference?
Thank you guys for all that love and care.
Those eyes in the beginning hit you right in the heart immediately
Same thought. I had dogs since I was 4 years old until now, I am 70. Those eyes 😢😢
so true. I love animals.
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Rocky, don't ever apologize for being emotional, you are such a caring person, and when you thanked us, you are so welcome. You did such a great job with Wesley. And so did Trint. I'll ck out that Sundays Dog Food.
Thank you 🙏
@rockykanaka so welcome!! ❤
This is a dog that may be young, but his eyes show he is wise. He is a smart boy. I hope he finds his forever home.
You can see in his eyes how he starts to relax. So beautiful.
I’m so proud of Wesley’s bravery, opening up this quickly with how shut down he was is such good progress! It’s gotta be that herding dog intelligence, he finally realized you’re there to help and is like okay I’m not leaving your lap, you’re my person now 🥹 kissing your hands to go back for more affection is the sweetest thing EVER
What a beautiful baby. I lost my houndog Jasper three weeks ago after a long battle with a chronic illness. I am heartbroken, but he lived a very long life as he was 16 years old. I shared that to say Jasper was a stray we found and decided to keep. I am not ready for another dog, but we do have a foster dog now, and I do find joy in helping a sweet baby find a home. Great work Mr. Rocky.❤❤❤❤
@@theresataylor6675 Cheers to Jasper. What wonderful memories you'll have forever.
38:04 - When Rocky apologized to us viewers for becoming emotional over the mention of *Flip,* then _showed compassion_ for *himself* by saying, *_"Thank_*_ you,"_ *Wesley* turned his snout up to "check in" with him. It was so brief, yet so encouraging and endearing, and Rocky acknowledged him.
I noticed, during the 43 minutes it took to view the video - and over the 4 hours it's been up - the number of likes went from 5.7K to 6.1K and the number of viewers were around 40K. As I've written this comment, the # of likes just rolled over to 7K, and # of views is *46,533!* People *love* to see Rocky *sitting with dogs,* gently _coaxing them out of their shell,_ doing _The Scoop_ and _reading with dogs._ We want to _support Rocky's efforts_ in whatever ways we can.
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Great job ! You got him out of the corner ! He is beautiful 😍 😊😊😊
Think it's so sad that the majority of people who view this video either don't like it or find it to difficult to hit the thumbs up button.
I saw Wesley do that as well, it was cool.
dogs are really empathetic, i think they can kinda sense it. he might still be a litttle reserved or afraid still given the situation but he might have wanted to console rocky. thats what dogs do because they are awesome!
Hopefully That poor dog will get adopted soon by a responsible person who cares about animals and will give him a good home environment and all the love he deserves
I pray they all get forever homes with people that are kind an Gentle with them
Amen.
Amen.
Amen
I cried when all those people told Wesley what a good boy he is and how pretty he is.
He looks so sweet. Bless you for giving him love
Remind people about the movie Arthur the king it was aa good movie.
He is definitely paying attention to you.
His eyes glance your way occasionally.
Thank you for all of the love you share with these fur babies😊❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
27:15 The moment Wesley’s trust changed. I love the positive affirmations, dogs truly understand this. I don’t think little guy has ever received this kind of affection before. He looks like a Australian Shepherd, he’s the big version of Bean.it’s a beautiful thing to watch him come out of his shell. Good job Rocky choosing him to sit with. Let’s find him a loving forever home. ❤🐾 Rocky, I’m praying for you and the person who’s going through a battle of drug addiction. 🙏🏻
Thank you Harriet!
He’s such a good boy!! When I think back over the times Rocky sits with the most shut down dogs, when he starts talking to them and affirming all the good, positive things, I swear they understand what he’s saying and they respond to that. It’s a very different reaction to when he’s taking to us or some other human. WESLEY is a curious dog, but also cautious for whatever reason; he seems very aware of the camera like he may understand its connection to humans, he still isn’t real sure about it. I agree he’s one of the prettiest dogs I’ve seen there; it looks like someone put chocolate and Carmel sprinkles all over his feet, chest and tail. Thank you, Rocky, for all your committed sharing and talking!! You’re truly an inspiration.❤️🐾
They DO understand what he’s saying. 😉😊@@francesth85
Rocky’s right. ITS MAGICAL. ❤
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I appreciate you, Rocky. What you do for these dogs is beyond blessed. You change lives, my friend.
Yes and not just the lives of the puppies 🐶 you sit with but also the “us” who watch you helping the little ones who need you.
@@jeaninejones4382That’s a really nice point. ❤
Rocky, you have a lovely soul!
Rocky, just wanted to give you a virtual hug. I've only just begon to watch your videos about 2 weeks ago. About the time I lost my 19 year old cat Anu, who was my first living being I ever took complete responsibility for. She's been with me through marriage and divorce, finding love again, having 2 kids, going through hell financially and lost of other highs and lows. I miss her like crazy. We've adopted 2 new cats last week (go to a shelter and have one without an eye and the other without a tail, couldn't leave them behind) because of your videos. Hearing you saying that you're emotional because someone close to you is going through stuff and I just wanted to give you some support, love and care you so generously bestow on all the dogs. We got you! You're not alone.
Rocky sending prayers for your Friend. So happy for Wesley!!!
God created your kind loving soul for the animals that need you. Thank you for all the love you give them.
This guy deserves the Nobel Prize for something.
Humanity? Open-heartedness? Tolerance? Patience? Wisdom? Respect? How many other public figures can share these kind of qualities that Rocky exhibits when he goes to sit with a traumatized soul? Perhaps dog people need to be elected for the beneficence of our people. 😍
Poor Wesley. He is SUCH a good dog. He deserves a great home. Cattle dogs are the best!
I’d be so shut down if I was suddenly incarcerated. I also have two cats, one of whom would show well in a shelter setting, and the other one who absolutely would not, despite both of them being absolutely lovable. It’s just that one is more extroverted and other more introverted.
I really feel for animals like this one that just don’t show well in a shelter environment. It’s super hard to be trapped in a strange environment with no one who loves you. Thanks for all you do, Rocky.
I have a rescue cat. I walked in to see one cat and they brought me a black cat that has been there the longest and she hated other cats. 6 years later she will sniff other cats and follows me from room to room. She needed a buddy and lots of space. But she didnt show well in a kennel. And black cats are the last to be adopted.
@@kathymc234 it’s so true that black cats are last to be adopted! Mine are a tortoiseshell (the one that would show well in a shelter) and a calico (the one who is momma’s girl and would not show well in a shelter environment). I can’t imagine how hard it would be to suddenly find yourself in a limited environment, and really feel for the animals that struggle with being so enclosed. So much of ones adoptability is about how friendly/outgoing they are in a shelter environment, and that just sounds awful to me.
Ugly crying... Rocky, you’re an angel. Wesley is so beautiful and sweet. I hope he finds his forever family that will give him the love he deserves.
I cannot go into shelters not even close to one, I cry as soon as I hear them outside it’s so heartbreaking 💔
It is so great that you sit with these poor animals. It is heartbreaking to see such a loving animal as a dog can be so scared and sad because people are evil.
Our Shelter here in my home town is also so full. My husband and I donate dog and cat food regularly.
The new groomer did a great job with Wesley.
Wesley looked like he was ready to go home with Trint after that grooming ❤🐾🫶
That’s so true
Heaven is a the place where all the dogs you've ever loved come to greet you!!!
Can't wait ha ha!!!!!!
Thank you Trint for grooming Wesley so calmly, patiently and lovingingly. What a difference. ❤😊
Wesley is absolutely precious. I just want to give him a hug. I hope he finds a very loving home.
Thank you Trent for your careful groom and thank you Rocky for showing him love.
The sweet dog in your lap knew when you had the emotional reaction he did respond to you, he will make someone an amazing companion
He looks like what we would refer to as a Texas Heeler. Half heeler and something else. All herding goodness.
You could be right!
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I want to love all these babies.....❤❤❤❤
You are an angel for these dogs. You are so compassionate. You understand them. God bless you for helping the dogs. You are such a wonderful person.
I lost my mother december 2022 to cancer. She was 82. A year later my father, sister and I wanted to post a in memoriam in the local newspaper, which I was going to design. I found a poem online which summed up exactly how we were feeling. It was in Dutch, but basically it said: We didn't lose the person we loved. For that they gave us too much. In everything we do and everything we are, they will always remain.
We just lost our mom just now😢
Thanks for the quote too
😂
What's the Dutch version ~
Can you please tell us ~
Thanks ~
@@Zelda-tb6lu Wij zijn [[Naam]] niet verloren,
daarvoor gaf ze ons te veel.
Wat zij ons zei, wij blijven het horen
van wie wij zijn, blijft zij een deel.
Wij komen haar in alles tegen,
alsof zij hier nog naast ons staat.
Haar liefde, dat was onze zegen,
een spoor dat altijd verder gaat.
I am So Sorry for your Loss and the poem is Beautiful 🙏🙏🙏 I hope you and your Family have a Blessed and Happy New Year!!!
he’s scared and confused. dogs are emotional beings and deserve our love and protection because they do the same for us. he deserves a furever home of safety and love ❤🐾🐾 thank you rocky
Wesley deserves a forever home with lots of love and affection. How can anyone abandon such a beautiful puppy ?
I love him. You can tell he’s good natured despite his fear. Well done Rocky for getting him out of that corner xx
Modern day miracles with the beautiful dogs.. Great ministry you are doing Rocky
“…..not solve the problem but just give your love in the moment needed…..”
This is wisdom born of experience and so right on Rocky. Thank you for all you do and for sharing your vulnerability. This wee pooch is so lucky to be crossing paths with you and your fantastic team. 💜
He's gorgeous now he's safe and secure in your lap. I pray he finds a truly loving family ❤
You make a difference and today you touched more than just the dogs.
My picky 16 yr old terrier mix loves your treats.
I pray that he gets the most beautiful home ever. Dear God, please be with all of these animals! I love them with my whole life!😭😭😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you, Rocky! Praying for you Wesley!!
Your calmness, genuine acceptance, and positive attitude give these precious, confused, and frightened dogs a glimmer of hope, which is exactly what they need to begin the journey to a better life. Thank you for what you do!
He's a beautiful boy, nice face, coloring and features.
Hearing the sad, scared, lonely pups is absolutely heart wrenching.
Your videos remind me of being in the hospital while in labour. All kinds of noises, from the rooms surrounding mine. Moaning, crying, screaming and silence and wondering what noise, if any, will come from mine. It was a foreign, scary experience and I can’t imagine how the dogs cope in this situation. You are performing an invaluable service for these terrified dogs.
He knew he was surrounded by loving, and very caring humans, and it was such a relief and amazing feeling for him as he was staring onto those lush green open fields and other Happy horses. He saw heaven on earth and was ready peacefully and finally very happy, so he was prepared and ready to go HOME.
God bless each of you for your compassionate hearts. Keep giving kindness where there wasn't any.
Wesley is gorgeous! Rocky, once again you take a scared, traumatized dog and help him come alive. Your vulnerability touched me and I'm sure touched others in this compassionate and loving community. Don't ever change ❤ Let's find Wesley a loving, forever home. He deserves the best!
Thank you CynVee and thanks for being a member!
Love does not know the borders…
My current rescue has been with me for over 2 years now. She is happy and confident and amazing. BUT she goes to an automatic rear leg lift the same as Wesley. Now, she absolutely loves belly rubs, so many who visit with her think that is what she is doing. I think it will always be part of her character. She is a wonderful loving dog. She was abused for the first several years of her life and that default submissive posture is understandable.
Thanks for sharing.
He looks exhausted. His eyes want to close, but he's too scared to go to sleep. Looks like a little blue heeler in there.
No thank you the impact your making for these sweet little darling babies mean the world to them just feeling your touch and love and kindness is so amazing
Rocky, your patience and love for these neglected animals makes me cry. Thank you for all you do❤❤❤
That’s right. Never be sorry for being compassionate, caring and loving. Bless you.
Rocky - Hope it's OK to tell you, I'm saying a prayer for you, for what you are going through. Your videos make me cry on a regular basis, just because what you do really hits all of my emotions. To see you being so real about your own struggle today, well tears were shed again. You are The Sweetest Dog Whisperer. Bar none. God Bless You Rocky Kanaka.
God bless you too 🙏🌈
Pray to St. Francis, the patron Saint of animals. Read the story of St. Francis and the wolf.
I'm a cat person but I watch this channel all the time. I wanted to thank you for the work you do and wanted to thank Trint for being so gentle with Wesley. Good job you guys and I hope this dog finds a forever home 💖.
Such beautiful comments on love is being there in their moment of need.
Love the name Wesley, such a sweet boy, I hope he finds his forever home.
All of those dogs deserve a home. Sweet shy boy. ❤
For such a young pup, he is extremely well behaved & calm. He is absolutely adorable! ❤❤💘
Rocky never apologize for showing some emotion. What you do for all these poor dogs is amazing. I love how you give them their confidence and self belief back.
I shared this with all of my friends.
Westley is so cute. Thank you for all you do for the shelter dogs. God has blessed you as a dog whisper. Keep up the excellent job. God Bless you. Hope Westly finds a good home soon.
Don't worry, dude. You're the true definition of a cowboy... you proudly display nothing but good in your character, your words, and your deeds. You're a true cowboy.
or could call it dogboy since they're dogs not cows 😆
Sweet Wesley, you're ok now. We got you! ❤
Beautiful to see Wesley glow up. Made me cry a little too.
Rocky and Trent you were both so gental with this sweet boy,Thank you and fingers crossed he rinds the loving home he deserves xxx
YOU'RE THE MAN ROCKY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MAY GOD BLESS YOU DAILY!
Thank you for highlighting the vulnerable. You have a golden heart. Thanks also to your team and the shelters. God bless you, your family and Kobe.
So sweet, what a beautiful boy. I hope he finds a loving home soon.
Wow. What an amazing, helpful insight into not only dog relationships, but human relationships (especially family) as well. You've given me so much to think about. Thank you, thank you for sharing your gifts.
The cat story really got me. I am a total cat lover, I love dogs too. I had a 5 year old cat named Stormy that was so special. She got hit by a car, and I was devastated. I still miss her and it's been a year. My husband and I have since gotten another cat and I hope that she can be as special as my Stormy girl.
He strikes me as quite different because this is the first time it seemed to me like he was judging you_ usually I feel like they come in wondering what they did to find themselves having been abandoned. It's so awesome that he landed with you😌
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping this beautiful fur baby gain some trust, through your love, devotion and empathy.
You and the staff are true Angels ❤
Love when he accepted you as a friend,😢😢of happiness!
When human relationships end, there is inevitably an understanding of why. I cant imagine how scary and sad and lonely it must be for a dog who is discarded. My heart lways breaks for the shelter dogs. Ive had 7, so far. ❤
Always the head massage yields totally relaxation in the face.
You are the best you always make these dogs day much brighter you are awesome keep doing what you love and make the dogs happy
Thank you!
Thank you so so much for helping that poor dog with love and care. God bless you.
Thanks!
4:55 that chest freezer is such an awesome idea for the shelter
I'm embarrassed to say that I don't get this. Are cold chew toys more soothing or does the freezer kill germs or what am I missing?
Thank you for your kindness and love for dogs. God bless you. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
After this video he will have NO problem getting adopted. He is a sweet dog!
You have know idea how much you and your dogs inspire me with my stage 4 metastatic breast cancer diagnosis.
Such a sweet dog. Poor thing. This hurts my heart. You are a good person.
Nugget has a little respiratory distress, too. Bless his heart. He is just lost in it all.
He's so beautiful. You and your team should be proud of all the good things you have accomplished. Much love to you all. ❤
Rocky, there’s a kennel that struggles with getting animals adopted in Florida. Could u help em out a lil bit? There’s some really precious dogs there with broken hearts.
You might want to post their name and location so that viewers in their area are aware of the issue.
That's so sad. Poor babies. 😰
Find volunteers to do this and share the videos.
Do they have or can they get volunteers whose job is specifically to boost their online presence via social media? People sharing posts to friends etc is often how dogs get adopted these days. Its also a better way to connect with people for donations or asking for volunteers whether its their time walking the dogs & cleaning kennels, or other skills ( admin, accounting, repairs etc).
I see the ones in the Houston shelters. I think most are put down. It's like a concentration camp. What are we, a 3rd world country. Really makes me sad.
My Golden Retriever, Maisie, loves when I watch your videos. She hears your voice and jumps up on the recliner next to me. She knows when you start giving positive affirmations to the shelter pups, that I reach out to her to give head scratches. I need to love on her so I don't end up bawling with emotion when the dogs get "the scoop."
Big love from Perth, Australia! People around the world appreciate everything you do for these dogs Rocky❤
I love all of the positive affirmations he receives and how begins to trust, even past his grooming. The groomer did a wonderful job of being sensitive and thoughtful and the dog responded
You are truly an angel from heaven, brings tears to my eyes watching how you bring the dogs back to life and love ❤🙏
I love your videos. It’s so wonderful to see these babies helped so much . Thank you for allowing us to be part of this as members.
Wesley is sooo happy in your lap. Love it.