Golden Retriever Found with Chain - Something Seems Off…

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  • @nancyadamson6755
    @nancyadamson6755 Місяць тому +1443

    Too much negativity in this world, sitting with dogs and watching them being loved is a breath of fresh air.❤

  • @stevecavender5963
    @stevecavender5963 Місяць тому +1165

    About 17 years ago, two of my dogs got out of the yard. One of them came back right away, the other didnt.. I searched and searched, the were all licensed but chips were just coming out and not many dogs had them. I was so upset I couldn't find her.
    I kept expanding the radius from my home, and finally spotted her on a shelter website 20 miles away! Her "mug shot" was so sad, like many of the dogs you show, like what did I do wrong?
    I went right away to get her, I was "recovering" from being hit by a car while walking one of my dogs, and had to use grocery money to pay shelter fees. Her name was Simba (since then, she's passed away) but when she saw me, she got so excited! My kids and my dogs have always been priorities in my life! It was such a relief to find her and get her back home!

    • @edrabogucki401
      @edrabogucki401 Місяць тому +25

      😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️

    • @MariaMaynard-yg8gy
      @MariaMaynard-yg8gy Місяць тому +73

      We found a dog , put ad in paper( 1978) and we saw a flier . We kept for 2 days. Owner called us came to pick up. She opened car door pup ran to her and not even a thank you. Sad

    • @stephaniebalducci6248
      @stephaniebalducci6248 Місяць тому +19

      ❤😇💙

    • @jeanhargis7333
      @jeanhargis7333 Місяць тому +48

      @@MariaMaynard-yg8gy some real jerks in this world! Thank you for rescuing the dog and notifying its owner. Hope it was the right thing to do!

    • @annclinkscales8222
      @annclinkscales8222 Місяць тому +1

      ​@@MariaMaynard-yg8gyThank you! Thank you for saving that pup! Thank you! ❤

  • @Hili24pur
    @Hili24pur 26 днів тому +280

    what kind of person leaves a negative comment for people helping dogs ?? What has happened ...please Make America KIND Again ♥💙

    • @mjm.9082
      @mjm.9082 23 дні тому +16

      Well said!

    • @christinalively8292
      @christinalively8292 23 дні тому +18

      A very sick person who has led an awful life

    • @annstar4306
      @annstar4306 19 днів тому +9

      2:48 2:48 2:48 2:49 I have had a lot of unfortunate in my life . But see good and I love the good ! Thanku a great comment . ❤❤❤

    • @JulieHall-c5q
      @JulieHall-c5q 19 днів тому +6

      My Golden’s never missed snack. Both lived to 16. I’m in AZ- how can I adopt her?

    • @maureenallen6778
      @maureenallen6778 16 днів тому +2

      Come On That Person Has a Problem

  • @lisapuzak
    @lisapuzak Місяць тому +2515

    Gonna counteract the negative comments: I rescued a street dog from a high-kill shelter a year ago. She's the first dog I've ever had. I started watching your videos about six months ago and became a member almost a month ago because you've really taught me how to relate to this funny creature who doesn't speak my language. Thank you Rocky for showing me how to be a better friend to my dog and all dogs!

    • @rockykanaka
      @rockykanaka  Місяць тому +267

      Thank you! Appreciate your kind words and love that you are out helping these animals 🤙

    • @leannecatlow6855
      @leannecatlow6855 Місяць тому +117

      Ginger is a good name for her!

    • @NateEngle
      @NateEngle Місяць тому +160

      As a computer nerd who's been online since before there was a commercial internet, I'd like to apologize not just to Rocky but to the rest of you as well. In the very early days a modem leading to an online bulletin board was a way for sensitive people to escape from the bullies around them. And then the internet happened and the doors were opened to invite the bullies online too.
      But it isn't right to treat people like that. The only quote from any religion that I think is worth remembering is the line from the Tao Te Ching that "In dealing with others, be gentle and kind."

    • @EstherNathalie190
      @EstherNathalie190 Місяць тому +60

      Hello Miss i so agree whit youre comment.I live in the Netherlands .And i learn so much from Rocky and team.

    • @kathleennolan34
      @kathleennolan34 Місяць тому +63

      Rocky , Kelly and the team, thank you , thank you, thank you for all the amazing compassionate work you do! Ignore the negative comments. Yes take Bonnie home with you 😊

  • @rockykanaka
    @rockykanaka  Місяць тому +1107

    No family has come for her yet 🥺 Thank you for being a member. Enjoy this early release vid!

    • @ls-kk4pq
      @ls-kk4pq Місяць тому +83

      I hope the family comes for her. But if it’s a bad situation, she’s much better off with you.

    • @jamathiasen1778
      @jamathiasen1778 Місяць тому +56

      I think she's a great candidate for Skips Farm! I side with BOTH of you! 😅

    • @michellegrovak
      @michellegrovak Місяць тому +63

      Take her to Flip's Farm!❤

    • @joyannwesson
      @joyannwesson Місяць тому +41

      Are you taking to her to flips farm?

    • @nataliebull5025
      @nataliebull5025 Місяць тому +61

      Love the “shoo” comment 🙌🏻 please don’t let the “negative nelly’s” get you down, you have thousands of followers who love what you do, and can see the transformation from start to finish with the dogs you sit with. In just the short time you spent with them, you are making their life better! Bonnie and Pumpkin could definitely be there for each other. Having someone by your side going through the same thing, can help build that confidence quicker and make things less fearful. ❤️🐶

  • @barbaramartenson7814
    @barbaramartenson7814 Місяць тому +163

    Negative comment? That’s unbelieveable. We view the Kanaka/shelter videos because of the joy and love they bring to dogs and us. Thanks for all you do.

    • @QUICKBOOKS1
      @QUICKBOOKS1 Місяць тому +5

      Total Anxiety Release!

  • @Anna-b8e1t
    @Anna-b8e1t Місяць тому +670

    She's grieving she misses her family. Confused heartbroken and lonely. Poor baby.

    • @Beck1268-k3n
      @Beck1268-k3n Місяць тому +9

      Never wait for former people come pick her up
      Waiting until time for her get adopted

    • @BonnieCain-z2k
      @BonnieCain-z2k Місяць тому +23

      People ought to be tried for abandonment just like children. Remember, again, dogs have the brain of a two-year-old, and if you are familiar with a two-year-old child, they are capable of a lot! For shame on whoever abandoned her.

    • @jod6984
      @jod6984 Місяць тому +15

      ​@@BonnieCain-z2kRemember, the owner might have been taken to the hospital, or had a stroke or died from a heart attack. Or received very bad news, or otherwise had their family disrupted.

    • @EmMiller-wu3dy
      @EmMiller-wu3dy Місяць тому +16

      @@Anna-b8e1t The choke chain is a red flag though.

    • @aerattay
      @aerattay Місяць тому +4

      I believe you are right

  • @Mar-velousMarlenak8
    @Mar-velousMarlenak8 Місяць тому +351

    Seeing a golden retriever in that state, it's absolutely heartbreaking.

    • @Animals_Gone_wild
      @Animals_Gone_wild Місяць тому +16

      So is seeing a Collie hiding behind things shaking if a man came in same room or a loud noise. We adopted her from a shelter when no one came to claim her after 5 days
      Discovered years later she was a show dog who had been stolen

    • @annclinkscales8222
      @annclinkscales8222 Місяць тому +9

      ​@@Animals_Gone_wildWOW! I'm so glad you saved your pup! ❤❤❤❤

    • @Mar-velousMarlenak8
      @Mar-velousMarlenak8 Місяць тому +8

      @@Animals_Gone_wild Thank you for opening your home to her and giving her a life she deserves. ❤️

    • @dianagiles9467
      @dianagiles9467 Місяць тому +8

      She is so afraid poor thing..

    • @Dasani_water_drinker
      @Dasani_water_drinker 27 днів тому +6

      It’s sad to see any of them in that state of fear. Dogs are one of God’s most awesome creatures.

  • @noodgenoodgerson2660
    @noodgenoodgerson2660 Місяць тому +133

    Rocky, I hope you don't take this wrong, but in a world where some people and dogs can look alike (as when people resemble their dogs so often!) I have to point out that if you were a dog, you'd be a dog that looks just like Bonnie. You are basically a golden retriever human. (In the video this is especially obvious once you give Bonnie The Scoop and we can see your two wonderful faces side by side.) I HOPE you take this as a compliment!!!!!!!

    • @vesnakrasna3754
      @vesnakrasna3754 26 днів тому +4

      😄😄😂

    • @privateperson4842
      @privateperson4842 26 днів тому +11

      That makes me chuckle, and does sound like a compliment. A creative way of saying he's a good, loving man.. in dog-talk.🐾

    • @kimberlyvuong6396
      @kimberlyvuong6396 25 днів тому +1

      ​@@vesnakrasna3754stop laughing

    • @kimberlyvuong6396
      @kimberlyvuong6396 25 днів тому

      ​@@privateperson4842this dog needs a owner please stop laughing

    • @Mrs.LadeyBug
      @Mrs.LadeyBug 22 дні тому +1

      Lol! 😂

  • @TracyHall-fx3wr
    @TracyHall-fx3wr Місяць тому +751

    If people don’t like what you say Rocky then THEY CAN NOT WATCH‼️ I think you are amazing and an inspiration for all that you do. Bless you & Kelly & Alexis🙏

    • @rynnlemieux5339
      @rynnlemieux5339 Місяць тому +12

      Is someone forcing them? Worst kind of torture, sweet Rocky and a sweeter pup.

    • @Brandon-vj6zz
      @Brandon-vj6zz Місяць тому

      @@rynnlemieux5339 Hate watching is a weird fetish that people like to do on the internet.

    • @thisoldnurse1521
      @thisoldnurse1521 Місяць тому +3

      EXACTLY

    • @thisoldnurse1521
      @thisoldnurse1521 Місяць тому +2

      Goldens fond do well with choke chains or prong collars. Best one I find is the Martingale and I never leave it on in kennel/crate or in the house.

    • @Sherryyahoo
      @Sherryyahoo Місяць тому +3

      Pay no heed to what anyone says

  • @dianegustafson-ei6mu
    @dianegustafson-ei6mu Місяць тому +894

    Taking her to the farm is a win win for both dogs. They can help each other

    • @vickiewallace415
      @vickiewallace415 Місяць тому +87

      Please take her to Flip’s Farm!! And anytime anyone is spending time dragging you down instead of building you up they’ve told you everything you need to know about themselves! You do good work don’t forget that. I’m not even a person. I’m a childless cat lady! This is still great work! You do this with Love don’t worry about the small people doing small things

    • @nicoletalon1505
      @nicoletalon1505 Місяць тому +48

      @dianegustafson...right after I did My comment...I saw yours...I agree...I think this one would be a perfect fit to help Pumpkin

    • @rockykanaka
      @rockykanaka  Місяць тому +245

      Okay I am really considering taking her!

    • @alisonelliott5117
      @alisonelliott5117 Місяць тому

      ​@@rockykanakaplease do it

    • @KellysAdventures305
      @KellysAdventures305 Місяць тому +72

      You have to take her. Let her be a help to Pumpkin. Thats perfect for a Golden. I think you know that. ​@@rockykanaka

  • @berlygirl123
    @berlygirl123 Місяць тому +97

    I have two rescue dogs. We were apprehensive because our friends kept saying "Why do you want someone else's problem?" They have been such an incredible addition to our family. Adopt don't shop!!

    • @QUICKBOOKS1
      @QUICKBOOKS1 Місяць тому +5

      That is a case of Adopt & Don't Shop! All of our dogs were shelter dogs, before we got them.

    • @anna_in_aotearoa3166
      @anna_in_aotearoa3166 25 днів тому +9

      Interesting that the people trying to dissuade you from adopting were describing shelter animals as "someone else's problem"! 🤔 When so often, what we see is that it's actually either the previous owners who were the problem, or the difficult circumstances that they were battling, and so the animal ended up as a victim of either or both...? Really glad you didn't let it dissuade you, and that you've had such wonderful additions to your family! 🥰
      (For sure sometimes animals that have been abandoned or relinquished will have some issues to deal with, but the empathy that fosterers & adopters bring to addressing that makes such an enormous difference... Thank you!)

    • @tericullinan6769
      @tericullinan6769 25 днів тому +4

      It wasn't the dogs that were the problem it was their human owners that were the problem that didn't know how to take care of dogs, or other pets in the first place. That's why the humans got rid of the dog saying that the dogs are problems. But we, dog lovers, animal lovers know this

    • @lovespurpleflowers
      @lovespurpleflowers 18 днів тому +2

      Man, I would look for new “friends”, I appreciate people with compassion!

    • @AM-bw7hv
      @AM-bw7hv 14 днів тому

      Your friends are the same kind who desperately want to have a baby, and will say it's for a good reason, but would never adopt....

  • @Paula-sw2tt
    @Paula-sw2tt Місяць тому +385

    I have been working with shelter cats, dogs and exotics for 35+ years. And Rocky, you are doing EVERYTHING RIGHT! Do not listen to that person, their comment is mean spirited and wrong.

    • @UrDominioN
      @UrDominioN 27 днів тому +3

      Thank you for being a great human too. Much love

  • @Sadie42019
    @Sadie42019 Місяць тому +824

    Rocky-the negative comments speak volumes about the person writing them and I can promise they, more than likely, have made many people around them miserable…or absent. It’s really not about you. You are doing a great job.

    • @Texas240
      @Texas240 Місяць тому +21

      He mentions it every vid, but I've never seen one. Either stop deleting or filtering the comments or quit mentioning them. The person who would leave such a comment won't be around for the explanation of how the dog is better off or won't care.

    • @lanagrahamntx
      @lanagrahamntx Місяць тому +29

      ​@@Texas240Disagree! Preventative for the future ignorant commenters!! From an East Texan

    • @nancyj.villwock3920
      @nancyj.villwock3920 Місяць тому +13

      Awe poor golden

    • @patriciahamilton6850
      @patriciahamilton6850 Місяць тому +10

      Why not mute these negative people from commenting? Rocky or his admin of this site can do that

    • @jmac7133
      @jmac7133 Місяць тому +13

      Exactly, it’s saying a lot about the person, we all know Rocky is solid and doesn’t even pretend to have an ego!

  • @OneNJen
    @OneNJen 28 днів тому +72

    No matter what you do, someone will always nitpick. Some people have nothing better to do than to criticize others. Your mission isn't to please everyone, it's to bring hope & you do great. ❤ You dedicate your time, effort, heart & soul to these dogs. You do everything you can to show these dogs love. No matter what negative energies others try to dish your way, just keep doing what you're doing. You are making a difference. Love you & Kelly & Alexa so much! Smile & be happy. Because what you do, makes a real difference. 😊

    • @javinmink4010
      @javinmink4010 28 днів тому +4

      Agreed 💯%. Well written too!😊

    • @alaseaanarin432
      @alaseaanarin432 25 днів тому +4

      I couldn't have said this better! 😁

  • @Baphomet67
    @Baphomet67 Місяць тому +578

    i recently saw somone wearing a shirt stating: rescued is the best breed.
    i absolutely second this! 🙂

    • @dr.tinalight5115
      @dr.tinalight5115 Місяць тому +9

      ❤💯

    • @christinadodd5780
      @christinadodd5780 Місяць тому +8

      💯

    • @lynneborner5148
      @lynneborner5148 Місяць тому +8

      Wow. How nice is that. And so true

    • @earthrooster1969
      @earthrooster1969 Місяць тому +2

      While that IS absolutely true, it is strangely also supporting abandoning of dogs so they can be 'rescued'...

    • @j24ish
      @j24ish Місяць тому +8

      My first dog was purebred for hunting. Fantastic wonderful dog and I still miss her.
      But all the rest have been rescues and the future dogs too. With 3 dogs I can’t really foster anymore (#3 could be classified as a foster fail, but we kinda knew we wanted to keep her from the start) but with our connections to a local rescue I still keep trying to convince myself a fourth is viable.

  • @MrBubba123bubba
    @MrBubba123bubba Місяць тому +290

    The difference between people making negative comments and Rocky is that he is actually there with the ladies doing something instead of yapping from a keyboard.

  • @roznaber2311
    @roznaber2311 27 днів тому +96

    Those angry commented people aren't sitting there like you are. Ignore them they don't care. . Praying for you and your farm. 😊

  • @joycekleinert5908
    @joycekleinert5908 Місяць тому +346

    If something was said negative, those people can watch something else. I admire you and your wife so much. I wish more people would do what you do. I’m 86 but when I was younger I adopted seniors. I miss that. Keep up the good work!!

    • @rodandjudibowen5665
      @rodandjudibowen5665 Місяць тому +24

      Hi Joyce. We're in our 80's, too, and used to rescue dogs on our little ranch. Kept them as personal pets, of course, but they loved the fenced acreage. We miss that, too, but still have one little Red Heeler. Cassie is my velcro dog and I am literally her "project". Hugs to you, my Fellow Rescuer! 🐶🤠

    • @gdiup9241
      @gdiup9241 Місяць тому +23

      Bless you for adopting seniors! They are gentle gems, just like you.

    • @dianeborrows2357
      @dianeborrows2357 Місяць тому +8

      She is a pretty dog

  • @karenmartin9743
    @karenmartin9743 Місяць тому +247

    She looks heartbroken. God bless her! ❤

  • @FloridaDreamer
    @FloridaDreamer Місяць тому +52

    Rocky -- you, Kelly, Alexis and the shelter staff are doing great work. Don't let a handful of miserable people judge you and bring you down. There are hundreds of thousands of people who watch each of your videos and think that the world is better place with all of you in it.

  • @purplelotus517
    @purplelotus517 Місяць тому +575

    When my dad passed away, I let brother have everything except for my dad’s golden retriever. I took him. He was about a year old. I had him for 13 yrs before we had to put him down due to a stroke. It broke my heart to lose him. He was amazing. He got out a couple times due t trauma when my dad passed. My dad had a massive coronary and an ambulance was dispatched. So every time he heard sirens he tried to find his dad. I immediately reached out to shelters to find him when that happened. My heart literally breaking while waiting. Saying goodbye to him was beyond hard. I pray this sweet girl gets a good forever home.❤

    • @natalierachellouisesantana
      @natalierachellouisesantana Місяць тому +12

      🙏🏽💖

    • @bettypaylor2093
      @bettypaylor2093 Місяць тому +10

    • @julienelson6506
      @julienelson6506 Місяць тому +13

      I think you should go visit her :)

    • @rockrangel
      @rockrangel Місяць тому +5

      ❤️💔😭

    • @danettecadzow9837
      @danettecadzow9837 Місяць тому +25

      Sorry for your losses. I loved your comment. I did the same thing when my Dad passed. My Dad passed few yrs after having a stroke. Baron was my Dad's traveling companion, and they were devoted to each other. I had to have Baron put to sleep after he also had a stroke. My family and friends were crushed. Baron was a wonderful, sweet pup.

  • @bettyjones8363
    @bettyjones8363 Місяць тому +275

    Rocky, if someone is leaving negative comments, please ignore them. You are doing great things.

  • @amyyerkes6287
    @amyyerkes6287 20 днів тому +11

    Hi Rocky, my name is Amy. I’m writing 2inquire about Bonnie. Please know I absolutely LOVE ALL that u, Kelly & ur ENTIRE staff do! My grown daughter, Allie & myself, recently lost our beloved Leo (a Min-Pin Chihuahua) just 5 months after his Annual Checkup & vaccinations. My heart wants 2scoop Bonnie up & love her w/all we have! Although I live in North Central, MN (think 90miles east of Fargo, ND) LoL. I would be willing 2drive 2California 2adopt her! Praying her soul is ready. Whoever left her… makes me NOT want 2eat!! And I’m a curvy girl! I’ve only seen the update that she’s still @the shelter 😢. Makes my soul cry!

  • @Lynore_Marie
    @Lynore_Marie Місяць тому +238

    She’s beautiful !Retriever’s are the best service dogs, emotional support dogs, and furry family members.
    🐕‍🦺❤️🦮❤

    • @sarahtaylor7455
      @sarahtaylor7455 Місяць тому +5

      I just got a black lab puppy. Except for the eating everything he can get to he's a great dog

    • @suzanneemerson2625
      @suzanneemerson2625 Місяць тому +4

      Many dogs make good service dogs and family members. Which ones are “best” depends on the situation. I don’t believe one breed is best.

    • @marilynbridges8697
      @marilynbridges8697 Місяць тому +1

      @@suzanneemerson2625 Absolutely 100%!

  • @candyland8527
    @candyland8527 Місяць тому +216

    It breaks my heart to see a sweet floof so shut down 😭 Especially a breed that’s known for its happy-go-lucky, playful, friendly nature 🥺

    • @nancynesci5135
      @nancynesci5135 Місяць тому +3

      So true, golden's motto, life is a party and the party is for me!

  • @PamelaT-r8s
    @PamelaT-r8s 23 дні тому +18

    She is so beautiful . Praying for her to be adopted by a super lively family who would never abandon her 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @allisonbigelow3745
    @allisonbigelow3745 Місяць тому +226

    As a former health care provider for 4+ decades I can attest that humor is absolutely essential for managing the stress, in my case sick and sometimes dying babies, and in your case dogs. Rocky, you are passionate, goofy in a good way 😉 and you, Kelly, Alexis and your team have hearts as big as the outdoors. Thank you for all you do. 💜

    • @Lisa25219
      @Lisa25219 Місяць тому +14

      as a nicu nurse for 43 years and still working, you are absolutely right!

    • @allisonbigelow3745
      @allisonbigelow3745 Місяць тому

      @@Lisa25219 ❣️

    • @dena5558
      @dena5558 Місяць тому +11

      Another nurse here! 💯🙏🏻🫶🏻

    • @anna_in_aotearoa3166
      @anna_in_aotearoa3166 25 днів тому +1

      I feel like positive humour (not the putdown type) is so essential to maintaining perspective, empathy and collaboration in any team environment, and especially in stressful workplaces!
      If you're working or living with people who have very incompatible senses of humour, it can definitely make connecting and collaborating a lot more tricky! 😅

  • @BarbZullo
    @BarbZullo Місяць тому +182

    Rocky I honestly believe that you taking her to the farm is the best thing for her. She needs the love and patience you can give her.

  • @ellenpride3157
    @ellenpride3157 Місяць тому +69

    Bonnie’s eyes are happy now that you scooped her. Such a great difference in a few minutes. Love ❤️ y’all and all that you do. We love Flip coffee too. Y’all are doing nothing but good in the world,don’t let anyone tell you any different!

  • @dianepearson2244
    @dianepearson2244 Місяць тому +206

    Kelly is going to win! This sweet girl needs the support you can offer, and she will be great with Pumpkin!

  • @cillyjordan7253
    @cillyjordan7253 Місяць тому +229

    Rocky and Kelly, you are so loved! Thank you for all you do. None of us are perfect but you are willing to give your love and time to these scared and lonely animals. Animals feel the love and that's the most important thing. Bonnie is such a sweetheart. Anyone would be blessed to have her as a part of their family!

  • @Mom2Sonny
    @Mom2Sonny Місяць тому +55

    When I’ve had a cruddy day, it warms my heart to watch you and the dogs you’re with. Thank you for all you do, Rocky!

  • @sarahtaylor7455
    @sarahtaylor7455 Місяць тому +135

    Watching this dog made me want to cry. That poor baby is so sad looking.

  • @JoanneBates-ky1df
    @JoanneBates-ky1df Місяць тому +131

    Taking her to the farm, an awesome way to go! She will definitely acclimate there. She deserves so much love !

  • @lesleymercer6057
    @lesleymercer6057 Місяць тому +11

    The way she reacted to "good girl" was just HEART-RENDING - bless her!

  • @frasersgirl4383
    @frasersgirl4383 Місяць тому +197

    You are not MEAN about anything!! You deal with these furry babies in the most loving, smart and beautiful way I’ve ever seen!! I’m 64 years old and have had pets my whole life!! I love your channel and I love every video so much!!!

    • @elendilnz
      @elendilnz Місяць тому +8

      Agree! Love from New Zealand ❤️❤️❤️🇳🇿🇺🇸🙏🏼

    • @candyphillips2642
      @candyphillips2642 Місяць тому +4

      I agree. ❤

    • @candrakane4642
      @candrakane4642 27 днів тому +2

      Me Too!!🥰🐕🙂👍🏻🎃

  • @reneeinfortmyersfl
    @reneeinfortmyersfl Місяць тому +217

    Take Bonnie to the farm, PLEASE 🙏 Rocky, it was YOUR idea first, your beautiful Kelly is just being the best supportive wife!! 💗

    • @kashkablue
      @kashkablue Місяць тому +18

      YES Rocky...please!!!

    • @laurellewis1638
      @laurellewis1638 Місяць тому +23

      I’m also voting for Miss Bonnie to be Pumpkin’s new friend ❤🐶🐶

    • @satyasunshine9737
      @satyasunshine9737 Місяць тому +15

      YES,please,take her,she needs you & Kelly!!!!🙏🥰🫶💖🐕🐶🫂🫂🫂☮️☮️☮️

  • @gypsyrosesalisbury6375
    @gypsyrosesalisbury6375 24 дні тому +23

    ROCKY AND KELLY. I start my day everyday with your videos. It's my feel good start to my day. Keep doing what your doing. Your makeing such a difference.

  • @reginafallangie2867
    @reginafallangie2867 Місяць тому +100

    She would make a lovely friend for Pumpkin. I do feel she may need a new name. She seems to have no feelings toward “Bonnie”. Excited for a future update.

  • @nealgunderson7799
    @nealgunderson7799 Місяць тому +133

    In July we lost our Molly. She was a rescue dog. We realized that we couldn't go on without having a 4 legged family member in our house. We ended up getting another rescue. She is young, so we have a lot of puppy behavior to deal with. We named her Grace and she is well loved.

    • @beverlywallace4920
      @beverlywallace4920 Місяць тому +10

      Good for you! When our first two dogs got old and one passed away, my hubby and I quickly realized that our home wouldn't feel right if we were left dogless when the other passed. So we adopted a youngster a few months later and have had canine family members ever since. I hope I am never too old or infirm to have a dog or two in my life. ❤❤❤❤

  • @dlaru1376
    @dlaru1376 26 днів тому +17

    Pull her up to the farm. Relieve her of being stressed out. Thanks Rocky

  • @bluewingedchaoscat
    @bluewingedchaoscat Місяць тому +81

    The surprised look in her eyes when you told her that she's a good girl just made me want to cry. I really hope her life will be void of choke colars and stress from now on. No dog deserve this much pain.

  • @royhi1809
    @royhi1809 Місяць тому +90

    She's heart broken...
    SHE WANTS HER FAMILY BACK!
    Poor baby.
    I LOVE YOU ALREADY!
    Pumpkin NEEDS Her!

  • @mickylee6059
    @mickylee6059 Місяць тому +14

    I have a lovely story to share. 5 years ago on Christmas morning after getting off work I found a little dog wandering. It was amazing that I and another coworker tried to rescue her. It was quite the endeavor. She kept running away until the got on a main highway. We surrounded her and all of the help of oother cars stopped and just created a barrier so she would not get run over. As a wonderful rescue i and I mean all of us were able to get her in my car. I went to a vet and they scanned her and I was able to return her to her home on Christmas morning. Best Christmas ever. Then I went home to my 4 rescues.

    • @mickylee6059
      @mickylee6059 Місяць тому +2

      As a note I wish I could have taken a video of this amazing rescue. I was just too busy trying to get her in my car. Yes the owner tried to pay me a rescue fee. Not accepted of course but poor little girl bit me and a little poop had to be cleaned up. All worth it for the best Christmas ever.

    • @Gamelover11
      @Gamelover11 28 днів тому

      What a wonderful story!❤❤❤

  • @kcmobaseballmom
    @kcmobaseballmom Місяць тому +167

    I can’t believe her family is not there. Her teeth are so clean. You know she has been cared for in the past. I’m so glad she has found you guys. 🥰

    • @suzanneemerson2625
      @suzanneemerson2625 Місяць тому +5

      I agree with you. Because of how well-cared-for she appears, I’m afraid that something really terrible happened and disrupted her family’s life. Maybe someone stole her, and then didn’t want her, so they turned her in to the shelter. My friend’s neighbor was arrested, and never came home to his dog. When my friend realized the dog was alone in the house, she went in with her key and got the dog. She had to take him to the shelter because her dog didn’t like him. The dog’s owner went away to prison for years. The dog got a good home.
      You just never know the stories.

    • @darfish5040
      @darfish5040 Місяць тому +2

      Thank you for everything you and your wife do. I am so grateful. I hope that negative person reads all of the negative comments about THEM!

    • @marilynbridges8697
      @marilynbridges8697 Місяць тому

      @@suzanneemerson2625 Maybe it is a divorce situation. That can be devastating for the dog as much as for the kids.

  • @IndigenousArtst
    @IndigenousArtst Місяць тому +100

    She's got the most beautiful eyes! Such a precious little soul! I hope she'll be able to come out of this soon! I love Goldens so much!

    • @theresat4984
      @theresat4984 Місяць тому +4

      @IndigenousArtst. That is what I thought when I first saw her as well. Stunning eyes. Such a beautiful color.

  • @Mom2Sonny
    @Mom2Sonny Місяць тому +19

    That beautiful Golden Girl needs to come out to the farm.

  • @evefrantz9976
    @evefrantz9976 Місяць тому +93

    There was a study done that showed dogs are actually more responsive to that soft lilting voice similar to how we talk to babies. You’re doing the right thing. Thanks for all your kindness to these dogs.

  • @ericabermudez4017
    @ericabermudez4017 Місяць тому +72

    That individual who commented about rescuing dogs for 28 years is definitely a hater. I am floored! Unbelievable, people who find fault with truly amazing individuals.
    You guys are freaking amazing! I am a new member and feel honored to be a part of this community ❤

  • @julieschubert6341
    @julieschubert6341 Місяць тому +15

    I've never seen a golden shut down like that. How sad!! She needs your help!

  • @HazelLatter-bl5ne
    @HazelLatter-bl5ne Місяць тому +60

    Rocky, ignore the negativity, we all think you and your wife and everyone else are just amazing, you are an Angel in disguise. You all are and I’m so proud of you all. You all do your best and it pays off. You all are so loving and very patient with these beautiful dogs. Focus on the positive and the love that we send you in our heartfelt messages. From the first video I watched I have been hooked ever since. I thank you for that all of you. You change the dogs for the better, when the dogs are shy or scared you show them love, you show them they are special and you build their confidence up. We see that, just know that we are with you all and we love you all so much. Keep your head up all of you. Because we thank god for people like you. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @Clinty93
    @Clinty93 Місяць тому +77

    I adopted a shelter dog, and he was the best dog ever. Loving, loyal, and just the sweetest dog.

  • @graceunderwood-hall8102
    @graceunderwood-hall8102 21 день тому +6

    Greetings from Australia ... I love following your posts. thank you for all that you are and all that you do ..❤

  • @janeg8274
    @janeg8274 Місяць тому +80

    I am SO Happy Pumpkin will have a friend!!!Thank You!!! How in the world ppl leave negative comments to yall is Stunning!! I am so sorry!

  • @j9andphoenix
    @j9andphoenix Місяць тому +90

    Get her to Flip's - I have no idea how anyone could abandon her. I am guessing that less than appreciative comments are from people who haven't rescued animals and certainly don't understand the stress of the shelter life. You are doing something so kind. I find that singing gently can calm a dog or cat. It's gentle and can make them curious. Kelly - I am so happy you love cats and I think both of you love all living creatures. I adopted by girl from a shelter - she had been handed in twice and was VERY shut down. She was hand shy because she had been mistreated. That was in 2010 - She was estimated to be about 5. Even al the other cats would bully her. She adopted me as much as I rescued her. We were meant to be together and were until earlier this year, when my lovely vet came to my place to send her to sleep in my lap. She went down fast in the last week - and we think cancer was probably the cause. She knew I loved her immensely and I know she loved me. I miss her every moment of every day. But we had 14 years iof so much love.

    • @elendilnz
      @elendilnz Місяць тому +6

      She was so lucky to have you. You WILL be sad 🤗🤗🤗🩷🙏🏼🇳🇿🇺🇸

    • @MaryMoore-cm8fw
      @MaryMoore-cm8fw Місяць тому +3

      ❤When we lose our beloved pets we mourn and suffer. Animals do the same, they are so precious to us.

  • @barbaraprovoast4603
    @barbaraprovoast4603 26 днів тому +8

    My Golden Retriever was Sunnie. She was with us for thirteen years and has been gone for ten. I still mourn for her. She was such a love. 😢

  • @RobbenRomano
    @RobbenRomano Місяць тому +94

    Pumpkin really captured my heart. I think you're absolutely right that Bonnie could help him. They'd be a beautiful pair.

  • @travellinmark2745
    @travellinmark2745 Місяць тому +88

    Don't let the negative comments get you down. You are doing great things.

  • @islot40
    @islot40 Місяць тому +11

    Bless her heart. You can tell she is a loving girl. She's so sad, it breaks my heart.

  • @Sadie42019
    @Sadie42019 Місяць тому +71

    She wants your approval and affection so much. She seemed to relax more when you were talking to Alexa and Kelly.

  • @EmOrganically
    @EmOrganically Місяць тому +78

    For what it's worth Rocky, I agree with you. Don't sweat the 'little' comments. So grateful that you're helping out our voiceless friends. Big hugs xox

  • @rhondajohnson4922
    @rhondajohnson4922 Місяць тому +16

    You are an Angel of God for these furbabies! Don’t let negativity of others bring you down! They are miserable in their life.
    Keep doing you Rocky!❤

  • @eileenjones8552
    @eileenjones8552 Місяць тому +59

    Rocky I cried through this video. I had a golden when I was a kid. No dog should be abused but golden are the best. I’ve never seen a golden so broken . 😍💖😢

  • @dyanrose-yg4en
    @dyanrose-yg4en Місяць тому +54

    I want you to know that you Have inspired me in a way that no one else ever has I'm 58 years old I have had two back surgeries broken both my legs and had five surgeries in my left foot. I spent the last 5 years in a wheelchair. And honestly the one thing that makes me excited about life is being there for dogs and cats any animal really. I found your channel and I was obsessed. Thank you for providing this content for those of us that need to cry and laugh thank you from the bottom of my heart.

    • @dyanrose-yg4en
      @dyanrose-yg4en Місяць тому +2

      I miss my dogs I've outlived them. And now I just want to be a foster mom but I'm not exactly well. But you've given me the inspiration that there are elderly dogs and cats as well that would be a perfect match for me. Thank you for showing me that everyone can be a good dog or cat owner. And so far you haven't done a single episode that I haven't cried in!!

    • @jessicadillon2318
      @jessicadillon2318 Місяць тому

      ​@@dyanrose-yg4enI'm sorry for ur medical things going on, but in my opinion if u have the room in ur heart to love a dog or cat that has nobody and to give them a good home I'd say go for it and ur right there are older aged Dogs who would do great with a person who isn't able to get around well as long as u live,care for them and feed and love them U deserve a 🐕❤

    • @jessicadillon2318
      @jessicadillon2318 Місяць тому

      *love

  • @merbella4201
    @merbella4201 Місяць тому +17

    Some people are just opinionated or mean, some just post negative comments as rage bait - just IGNORE THEM. You will never make those people happy and trying to will lead to insanity. Your doing an awesome job with the dogs, and thats what you need to remember and focus on. Keep up the good work

  • @victoriafairfield3508
    @victoriafairfield3508 Місяць тому +107

    I disagree with the criticism you read……your tools are working and everything you try is to try and help every dog. Please IGNORE those critics.PLEASE ignore them. You and Kelly and team know what you are doing!!

    • @marylint5319
      @marylint5319 Місяць тому +3

      Awe golden needs the scoop ! So scared my heart is breaking😢

    • @marylint5319
      @marylint5319 Місяць тому +2

      Love you Kelly! Shelter move I'll help you! Lol

    • @marylint5319
      @marylint5319 Місяць тому +1

      Purchased dog treats from you a d all the shelters i sent some to the dogs loved them!

  • @user-ih5gm2uc1i
    @user-ih5gm2uc1i Місяць тому +75

    You DO I great job Rocky. Don’t ever forget it❤

  • @johnnauman347
    @johnnauman347 22 дні тому +4

    Thank you, Rocky. You and your wife are Angels. I love you guys.

  • @jillybeanXOXO
    @jillybeanXOXO Місяць тому +56

    I'd love to see Pumpkin and Kenzi (Bonnie) on the farm helping each other grow!!! 🧡💛🤍

  • @nancycaldwell-sz4rc
    @nancycaldwell-sz4rc Місяць тому +36

    I am a retired Montessori teacher. And just as there are many different ways to help and support children there are many ways to help and support dogs. And we need loving people to help in this endeavor. Here are a few people that are in this army of angels. Rocky and Kelly Kanaka, Cesar Milan, the Dog Daddy, Tia Maria Torres and many more. Each of these people have their own unique ways of helping dogs. ALL DIFFERENT ALL ANGELS. Let’s work together and support all the people who are giving their time, resources and love. 😊 43:41

  • @whitneyjhansen4154
    @whitneyjhansen4154 Місяць тому +13

    There is enough negativity in the world without knit picking the people actually trying to help. Thank you, Rocky for everything you do. ❤ I ask my dog why he's naughty all the time, but because I say it in a happy tone (because he's rarely actually in trouble) he comes to me tail wagging for his loves.

  • @jayeclements6452
    @jayeclements6452 Місяць тому +73

    I'm on Bonnie's side!!
    If we lived ANYWHERE near the shelter, she would be home with us right now but....we live in England so we're just going to have to send all our positive thoughts to Bonnie and all the team there. People are always quick to comment about adults and their relationships with children and animals.... when they simply don't know the full story. If there is ONE SINGLE person out there who thinks Rocky, Kelly and the team would do anything but their ABSOLUTE BEST for all these dogs.... you're delusional. Keep doing what you do, Rocky, because that's the best thing for the DOGS, not for any of us who comment or watch.

    • @Pinki_315
      @Pinki_315 Місяць тому +2

      ❤ love from Minneapolis, Jaye 😊

    • @jules3048
      @jules3048 Місяць тому +1

      This!!!! Exactly!

    • @lindaclayton9794
      @lindaclayton9794 Місяць тому +1

      You, Kelly and your sheltered babies are soooooo amazing. 😘❤️

  • @laurieholmes4572
    @laurieholmes4572 Місяць тому +82

    Pumpkin and Bonnie would be good for each other. Please take her there if her family doesn’t come get her!

  • @nanamanke2007
    @nanamanke2007 Місяць тому +18

    I totally agree with you! If there are people here in the comments telling "you're not doing this or that right." Yeah, okay, then f*cking do it right. Who stops you from doing it right? Instead of writing a comment, you could just help a dog if you're "that smart." These comments just annoy me. I think you're such an amazing person, and don't listen to the bad comments. You're doing it right ❤ thank you! ❤❤❤

    • @nancylee1625
      @nancylee1625 Місяць тому +3

      Love your comment and I completely agree.

  • @margaret8056
    @margaret8056 Місяць тому +42

    YOU ARE JUST AWSOME ROCKY THAT IS A BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN RETRIEVER

  • @megtfor2
    @megtfor2 Місяць тому +53

    Lol! “Shoo fly don’t bother me” ignore the negatives nellys. Both of you are loved and blessed.

  • @alicegarcia7468
    @alicegarcia7468 Місяць тому +28

    Haters gonna hate. Keep doing what you do!

  • @sandrapolizzi629
    @sandrapolizzi629 Місяць тому +70

    My heart goes out to every baby that you sit with and those you don’t. The work you do is so neede🌝. I love her! I love them all…I’m with Kellie… everyone needs the farm♥️♥️♥️

    • @lynnekelley7545
      @lynnekelley7545 Місяць тому +4

      My favorite breed of dog is a golden retriever and that's my Lucy. She has my heart (well, Our Lord does and He knows how much I love her). When she hears fireworks, garbage trucks or thunder, she salivate and won't touch treats. Well, now that she is on CBD, she's much better. But, as she is my second, it seems that it takes something big to get them like this sweet girl. Keep up with the 'treat 'n touch'😂😊❤

    • @lynnekelley7545
      @lynnekelley7545 Місяць тому +8

      Please remember that haters are typically jealous people with no compassion. You are the quintessential dog man and we all have seen the magic you do with all the dogs. Ignore them, please 🙏🏻 ❤

  • @corinnepage1260
    @corinnepage1260 Місяць тому +36

    She's got the most beautiful eyes! She's a beautiful Golden. Rocky, ignore the negative comments. They probably don't like dogs to begin with, and I don't like or even trust people who don't like dogs. (I've had dogs in my life since i was 4 and I'm now 76. I currently have 6 dogs, all but one adopted from shelters or fosters.) In my opinion there is something lacking in the makeup of negative people. They probably have very few friends, due to their heartless nature. You keep doing what you're doing, and positive, loving people will keep watching. What you do is amazing. God bless you and your family, all dogs included. 🙏♥️🙏

  • @SharonGregg-c3v
    @SharonGregg-c3v Місяць тому +57

    Rocky, thank you for all you do! Some of us do not have the resources to help, but we are so happy to see the good work you do every day. My heart goes out to these beautiful animals!

  • @LindaAnderson-km8mo
    @LindaAnderson-km8mo Місяць тому +54

    Rocky, I support you because you are totally on the right track with ALL of these dogs. You are wise enough to know you can rely on your instincts. I am sure you know that negative comments usually come from negative and disturbed people who are yet to sort themselves out. I was glad to hear you tell them to go away. They should go away and sort themselves out. I don’t think any of the negative comments you spoke about were constructive in any way. Anything that is not constructive should automatically be ignored. I love the beautiful way you are with all of these dogs. Thank you for all you do. Your wisdom and love with these dogs lifts my heart and gives me hope which is a big deal for me after all the difficulties I have endured. Thank you, thank you, thank you🤩 😍💗😍🤩.

  • @akgobears
    @akgobears Місяць тому +64

    The fact the family hasnt already come for this beautiful girl tells me all i need to know as i feel if it were I , i'd have been there before the phone call telling me where she is was even over ...I get the feeling this precious little girl feels like she has been abandoned.....Its my sincere hope that she becomes the newest Flip Farm resident so her and Pumpkin can help each other heal together ....

  • @robertleasure2780
    @robertleasure2780 Місяць тому +12

    You're doing angel level good Rocky....keep being you

  • @darlenereeter2218
    @darlenereeter2218 Місяць тому +38

    Bonnie is beautiful and really appeared to enjoy being in your arms❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @TheHarpfiddle
    @TheHarpfiddle Місяць тому +62

    I love watching your videos because of you, Rocky. I am so impressed by your compassion and empathy for the dogs.

  • @quogue
    @quogue Місяць тому +5

    Beautiful Dog❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for loving her Rocky❤️❤️❤️🥹

  • @elizabethannegrey6285
    @elizabethannegrey6285 Місяць тому +36

    Honey. This beautiful girl deserves a beautiful name.
    She has visibly relaxed after the initial rigidity, and very amenable to being petted.
    Thanks for all you do, Rocky and kennel staff.
    ❤️🐶🙏🐕‍🦺🙏❤️

    • @cindyn7512
      @cindyn7512 Місяць тому +1

      I think so too.... it took awhile after he 'scooped' her to relax, but then you could see that she felt protected and safeand started to enjoy the interaction.

  • @tanyawebster7437
    @tanyawebster7437 Місяць тому +34

    The dog seems so much happier after your time with her. Thanks for what you do.

  • @raewebb6365
    @raewebb6365 Місяць тому +12

    I can’t wait to see her & Pumpkin together. Thank you ALL for helping these pups

  • @lynnedouglas5840
    @lynnedouglas5840 Місяць тому +32

    Amen ! Bring her to the farm ,her and pumpkin can do it together. Your Great People .God Bless you both !

  • @lonestarladytyler1980
    @lonestarladytyler1980 Місяць тому +31

    Some people have no sense of humor! I love your kind and caring nature and your various ways to approach the dogs. And your sense of humor!

  • @kristinaschloeder2189
    @kristinaschloeder2189 Місяць тому +8

    She desperately needs hugs!!I don’t think anyone is coming back for her ! She should never be in this sad position!!
    Please take care of all these babies!!

  • @Qu33nb33-n5i
    @Qu33nb33-n5i Місяць тому +38

    I think what you’re doing is fantastic…. Thank you for doing this these dogs need someone with love and patience and you have both of them..

  • @Sherry-ml7zr
    @Sherry-ml7zr Місяць тому +35

    The majority of everyone who watches your channel knows you’re doing the absolute best you can for the dogs. Please do not be discouraged by the negative comments.

  • @BeautifullyBroken1985
    @BeautifullyBroken1985 24 дні тому +3

    I just wanted to say thank you for all the beautiful things that you do for these dogs and I can see from watching your videos that you help these dogs

  • @newsak1
    @newsak1 Місяць тому +27

    I think Bonnie and Pumpkin together is perfect - they can heal together. I noticed how white her teeth are and how clean and cared for she looks. She is a sweetheart.

  • @marychambers8765
    @marychambers8765 Місяць тому +38

    Oh Rocky you are my “go to” when I need to feel better… you are so dedicated to this calling and i think you are doing a wonderful job … what a perfect choice you have made on how to live life. i try to watch all of your episodes… thank you

  • @LeeStewart
    @LeeStewart Місяць тому +4

    Having a dog is a privilege and it pains me to see dogs that have lost faith in humanity. Poor baby. My Jack Russell died of pneumonia two years ago and I was devastated. I still miss him to this day. He (Ollie) was my best friend. Dogs are a gift and I'm watching this video hoping Bonnie cheers up. She's so gorgeous. I'd take her home in heartbeat.

  • @beverlyweber171
    @beverlyweber171 Місяць тому +28

    Bonnie reminds me of a Golden we rescued from the Humane Society in La Crosse, WI in the 90's. She was one day away from euthanasia because she constantly went awol from her homes. We had a nice fence. (unfortunately a neighbor who had kids who would open the gate.) We got a lock. Sometimes the problem with runners is not the family but neighbors. Sandy loved kids but had a medical issue the Vet could not cure. We gave her a couple more years and she meant the world to me.