Stray Mama Mastiff Relaxes When Her Puppies Are Finally Safe
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2023
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I just adopted a 10 year old cat and drove 1175 miles round trip. I found out from the foster home, that I was not the farthest driving adopter. She was in TN and had someone drive in from Colorado. It was two long days in the car, but kitty is a champ and fits right in with my other two. THANK YOU TO ALL YOU FOSTER HOMES OUT THERE. YOU ARE AMAZING AND DOING GREAT WORK.
Congrats😊
Thank you so much 💓.
❤ You are such an Amazing human
So happy for you all!!
I just started crying.if possible could I help out..
Mel is such an angel. She was meant to do this. The animals just respond to her.
Someone special! We can appreciate it, but just how many animals have been thrown their last-chance life-line by Mel?
The number of dogs she has saved by upping their spirits and restoring their faith in humans must be recorded and recognized!
Poor Wednesday though, I started to feel anxious along with her.
Mel Works miracles for sure❤
My thoughts exactly
100%, she’s amazing and so soft and gentle with them.
Rocky, your energy is absolutely contagious. Currently, we have 7 Great Danes - not by choice - but by destiny. 5 of them were rescues. Can we afford them? No. But we eat a lot of casseroles! The dogs eat high on the hog! Shoog was labeled a 1 on emaciation. Callie was left tied to a tree for two days. Poppy was on a 2’ chain grounded by a piece of rebar. No food. No water. Otis Ray was “too big.” REALLY? A BIG Great Dane? CHINKA went through a divorce and came out of it with no home. And life goes on on the mountain where 7 Great Danes rock it. We wouldn’t have any other way.
You are special people. I sometimes feel there are different ' species' of human beings that we haven't discovered yet. People who rescue are are a whole different type of person xxxx
Mollyrobinette……..you are an Angel….so many Great Danes! What love you must be getting. We have 6 dogs but they are all small except for one….we love them all. Dogs are so special…..oh, we also have two inside cats and 8 outside cats!
Ahh, May you all be blessed! I have only had rescues in my life! Dogs are Angels. Thank you so much for rescuing your fur family! Lots and lots of love to all of you! Susan from Canada ❤
You could start a RUclips channel just showing all your Great Danes, and you could just show daily life!
And ask for help with feeding them. Keyush the Stunt Dog channel has a channel where she has a wish list on Amazon of foods and treats, and people send them to the dog.
It would totally work! You don't even have to show yourself if you're camera shy.
Bless you for being kind, so rare these days. Dogs rock! Keep on rocking it!
Can't imagine not adopting a dog because he only has one ear ! This has nothing to do with his soul as having the potential to be someones' best friend !! He obviously wants to love and be loved... doesn't this apply to all of us ? Thanks so much to Rocky and all thise involved with rescuing and making the effort to find all animals the life they deserve..
So wonderful that Elsa and Anna were adopted together. Sarah and Dan are awesome!
It is nice that they got to stay together. I guess my sticking point is that if they weren't a bonded pair (ie became extremely anxious and depressed apart) then they could have been separated with little issue. Dogs do love and bond with other dogs like they do with people, but the concept of "blood-relation" purely a human concept. I'm curious now if that was the case here and that's why they had to be adopted together.
@@DaughtrOfZion I think that the shelter was going to adopt them out separately, but this couple came forward and wanted them both!
I'm curious about the walk in adoptions. Don't the animal shelters require a home check to be carried out before placing an animal with an adopter.? If not, the dog could be going back to the same type of environment they came from. In the UK a home check is common practice
@@janiceal-najjar5093 Some rescues do more thorough checks, but most shelters just require a questionnaire and that you own your home or have landlord approval. The forms I have filled out asked about pet ownership history and vet info. It seemed more of an honor system and hope for the best.
Black and White Young Australian Shepard
I’m from Australia and I know these dogs love being high up on the back of a Ute so they can see everyone and everything
They are so smart they get bored on the floor
Mel is such an angel. She's so sweet and just so loving. Omg can we do something nice for her? She's done so much for these lovely babies.
Yep, Mel is a dog wisperer!
Mel is my hero
Yes Thank god they have shelter but all these babies need toys and comfortable fluffy beds 😊❤
Being a person like Mel, and having her job, it its own reward.
I was thinking the same thing.
Isn’t she lovely??❤😊❤
Mel is amazing. Washing and grooming a dog is not easy. She does it with any dog off the street like clockwork. What a special woman. You are a gift Mel.
I'm a cat person, but I'm genuinely so happy whenever I hear about any animal getting adopted. I wish it was possible to find them all homes.
Oh man Charlie just😭 broke my heart to see him so scared but i just bawled when he put up his paw. I love him so much. May he heal and live extra long with so much love, treats and cuddles!
I am so happy for him!
What a wonderful outcome for this lovely labrador❤
He made me cry so hard, I just wanted to love him and make everything ok! 💖💞💕
I CRIED with his timid paw
That Labrador takes the treats and you can see he is trying to take it without biting you.
My border collie did that.
Best dog ever that one.
Superbly gentle.
Bonded dogs should ALWAYS be adopted TOGETHER.
It definetly needs to be a standard. I couldnt imagine having a brother or sister taken from me!
He'll yes, there's 0 excuse to separate them
I wouldn't even consider taking one of 2 bonded dogs!
Cats, too. They need each other.
Facts!!!
Thank you sir for all that you do to help these great animals . My wife and I have adopted dogs from the local shelter but now that I am 87 years old I have physical problems that restrict my movements so I feel that if I adopted another animal and I died it would cause the dog to either wind up in a bad situation or destroyed . Thank you again sir for what you do to help these great animals .😊
It's a hard choice but good on you for making it. 😊
You think your death will cause your pet to die as well? NO, your lazy & you know it!
@@chadsimmons6347 You are misreading what @petedube9367 said. He said if he died, he can't guarantee where his dog would end up and it could be a bad situation. So he is choosing to be responsible and not bring another dog into his home that he can't give the best life to. Learn to read and comprehend before you run your mouth.
Ich spreche leider kein Englisch und kann dadurch Ihre Mail nur ganz schlecht entziffern.
Wenn ich es richtig deute,sind Sie 87 Jahre alt.
Ich selbst bin 84 ,und habe auch ein schwer misshandelten Hund adoptiert.
Auch meine Töchter und Familien haben Hunde.
Kein Mensch ist so treu und ergeben wie Hunde,und sie haben es verdient, dass mann gut zu ihnen ist.
Ich wünsche Ihnen alles Gute,und bleiben Sie gesund.❤😊
YOu may want to consider becoming a foster, & then specify your needs & requirements for the animals you are able & willing to foster. Just a thought. 😊
Greta's story WAS emotional as they all are. I can't watch one of these videos without getting choked up numerous times.
Me neither. I want to put people that do this to animals in a cage where they can’t sit or stand in properly. In the backyard. Nowhere to toilet. Minimal sub quality food. No relief from weather. And basically ignored until you look like Greta. Then you’ll be driven in silence and dumped in some park in your dirty stinky clothes, no money, no phone, no paperwork.
Charlie melted my heart. You can see by his scars that he was very abused.
God Bless you Charlie you are amazing
I love Charlie!!! I wish I could take him!!!
Thank you new owners for adopting Charlie. You look like the perfect owners.
Absolutely so mistreated is WHY he has trust issues!
It looks like some evil human taped his muzzle 😢 to see a lab so shut down and scared is heartbreaking. I haven't watched the whole video but I hope someone realises he's behaving like this through fear not because he's a bad dog. No bad dogs just bad people.
I am so glad that I found this, I am a veterinary technician who works with a lot of shelter dogs in hospital. This man has a heart of gold ! Thank you for doing this ❤
I have my 4th senior rescue adoption right now, spending the last 20 years loving my elder pups has been one of the most precious experiences I have had in life. Now that I'm getting older, the lessons I have learned from their unconditional love, will to thrive and never ending desire to live life to the fullest - are all things that help me face my challenges as I face age related issues now. As much as I have given to them, they have shared so much more with me.... senior pups are special angels. 💓
Bless you kat
God Bless you and all you Angels that give loving homes to aging animals. ❤ God Bless you all for the love, laughter, tears and hope.
God bless you for caring for these angels on earth…I love them too with all my heart. Have not been without dogs since I was 5… They are my heart. ❤️🐾❤️
Flip won't judge you for getting another dog. You two were clearly very close. If Flip was here, he would want you to be happy.
Such an amazing story so happy they went together and not split apart that was awesome .
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The lady that cleans the dogs is amazing. You can see how much she loves dogs, they can sense that!
Love your content!!
Her name is Mel rhymes with Angel!!!
I feel like Mel is the Grandma of all these doggies! Such a sweet soul and has such a wonderful way with these pups ❤️
I grew up with a chocolate lab who was also named Charlie, and now have my own yellow lab named Marshall. Seeing Charlie in the shut down state is heartbreaking because I can't even imagine what it would take to get a Lab to that state. Steve & Marsha, you are incredible! Thank you for giving such a good boy the life he deserves!
This broke me i just dread to think what happened to him 😢
Mel has a magic touch when she bathes the dogs they light up. Thank you Mel for all that you do to bring comfort in the lives of these dogs!
Mel seems SO sweet in how she connects with those dogs and gives them the love and care they deserve. Her voice is so loving, and you can just see the stress melt away from the frightened pups when she begins to work her magic with them!
Love watching Mel weave her magic with her compassionate touch and words. 🫧🧼♥️
Mel is a sweet soft centered lady and all the animals her it. Thank you for all you do for all the animals. Your a really good person ❤❤❤😂
Whoever had Charlie abused Charlie needs arrested, and not allowed around animals, probably children too. Shame on these abusers, God thank you for Rocky Kanaka, and all the living people who are able to help these fur babies.
I loved how the little girl was just following Penny around. She was not getting attention, but she just stayed right there to get her chance to touch Penny.
My brother has adopted labs for many years. He started when his two kids were little. I have lost count of how many he has adopted, old ones, young ones. He has adopted a few that were abused. He gave them a good life with so much love and care, he spoils all of them, they lived out the rest of their lives with him in comfort and love with him and his family. Rescued are the only dogs they would have.
Charlie broke my heart. Between your time and treats & Mel's special bath I know he must've felt better. OMG!! Someone adopted Charlie!! Yeah!!🤗🙋🏻♀️💜🙏🌻🐕
That broke my heart when you said they brought momma mastiff back after adopting her with her baby...I can't imagine. I really hope someone adopts her soon or even better one of the people who adopted one of her babies!
Thank you I was waiting for this comment! if she was abused as a breeder her puppies were taken away from her again- after all that. Can you imagine how that feels; my heart is breaking for sweetie....
Yes! Hoping to hear an update on her!
Yes, poor little mamma, her babies/ puppies were once again taken away from her, it breaks my heart.
Mel is ‘gold’.. wish all groomers had her healing touch❣️ Rocky, always Share your videos..keep up your amazing ‘work’🥰
I've only met one person in my life that grooms dogs with that level of love and compassion. and she is the only person I will ever bring my dog to 😊❤
bless the person who had a hold on Anna, that is real love, to understand what's best for 'your' dog, and readily agree to her being adopted together with her sister.💞💞💞
❤️ YES, TRULY A BEAUTIFUL SOUL TO LET THE COUPLE ADOPT THE "SISTERS" TOGETHER 😊 SO GRATEFUL TO HEAR SHE ADOPTED ANOTHER DOG & SAVED THAT SWEET PUP TOO! SUCH AN INSPIRATIONAL STORY FOR ALL 🥰🐾🌹🐾
My thoughts exactly! What a beautiful soul
And the chocolate lab I pray for a loving forever home...a happy ending yes...
YES!!!
Amen, God bless her🌹
I am beyond happy for Charlie. He was so shut down and now he looks so very happy in Chocolate Lab heaven. All his siblings make such a house full! I hope Vinnie finds his forever home as well as Mastiff mama. Every dog deserves a great home. Tail wags!!
Thankyou so much i alsojust kind of stumbled on to this chanel and iam so glad i did i love what your able to do for these animal i wish i could do that but i’ll just be really happy that some people actually a lot of people are taking care of these wonderful animals again i love it 😍 thankyou all you great and big and sweethearts out there it does put faith back into humanity and helps us all to remember our kindness and compassion is everything 🥰🐕🦮🐕🦺🐩🦋🐬🌏🌎🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺😘☮️☮️💟💟🌈🌈🌈🦘🦘🦘🙏🙏🙏🙏
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I’m so happy those beautiful puppies were adopted together. What a lovely couple Sarah and Dan are, nice to know they’ve gone to a loving family. You could feel and see the love 💕 Poor Charlie, he really needs a very understanding owner, he was so happy after his bath. Isn’t Mel the very best ?
Mel is an angle, she has a sweet way of helping all the animals in her care. We need more people like her.
Soooo glad charlie found his tribe, hes living his best 🤎🤎🤎
Oh how I love what you are doing!!! And Charlie’s story is precious♥️
Mel's a natural dog whisperer. Those pups immediately relaxed and opened up, thanks to Mel's natural loving connection to them.
Yeah! I see that too!!! I wish I could just hang around and learn from her... ❤
She is just amazing!
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Indeed!
She's a fairy godmother for the doggos!
Rocky, as a dog training now with a spinal injury, you sitting with dogs, your updates and the love you show these rescue dogs brings me so much joy. I specialized in rescue dogs and adjusting them to new homes with training. I often am talking to the screen telling you do this, try that, o yes, yes!! 😅
I love seeing great adoptions! The right family will get these loving animals! ❤ I got to be the right person for a rescue dog! He is the joy of my life!
I love that we all love Mel so much. She is a gem and I'm glad she found her calling. Hugging my chocolate lab through all of this.
God bless his heart. When he put his paw up to shake was heart melting. Beautiful pup! ❤️❤️❤️
Rocky: "That's the saddest shake." 💔
I love the look Elsa gave you - like she hated really liking you! And then she loved liking you!
I adopted a border collie/ corgi mix from a shelter that rescued him from a kill shelter he was on the list for being put down. He was such a good dog with no problems except being food aggressive which went away shortly after he came home. Two months after we were walking in a mall I saw a border collie/ corgi mix that was just a few months old and was for sale for $1,200.
I cried when I saw Charlie so happy in his new home and he has a friend So heart warming ❤️
YAY!!!!!! Charlie!!!! He broke my heart, and his adopters put it back together! Thank you Rocky, and community for saving Charlie. He needed someone to see past that first growl.
I'm always impressed when I see that someone has fostered a dog to help them get ready for adoption. I think it would be great if you could post and describe the procedure for becoming a foster parent. Lots of folks are either not aware of fostering or don't understand how it works. There are probably a lot of potential foster parents out there. You guys are awesome.
My Doberman was so active even up to 4 years old. So, I taught him to heel the left front fender of my car going 15-20 NPH. He would do that for 45 minutes. Then we could play frisbee and just walking around a park. He learned so quickly and allied my rescue squirrel to ride on his back in the house. I loved that dog so much. His name Billyjaxx.
So happy that both Anna and Elsa found a good home together - you guys do brilliant work.
The difference in Charlie is night and day! No more sad looking boy. Just a happy boy! Thank you for adopting Charlie!❤❤
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The chocolate lab is so sweet and tender hearted! He touched my heart deeply!
Charlie broke my heart 💔
Labs of all colors are the most friendly dogs out there! My son has only had black labs. We had a yellow lab when the boys were little and my youngest son has had 2 black labs as an adult. They are the best dogs ever!
Good luck Charlie…you’re a beautiful boy ❤❤❤
Rocky, Greta really looked like she was leaning back to give you hugs!
Rocky... you have my ULTIMATE respect being able to go into shelters and help these babies. I cant. I do dog rescue, but cant handle shelters...
Happy news here in Detroit! Two BONDED sibling pitties found a forever home TOGETHER.
Made my week. I was beyond thrilled.
Keep up the GREAT WORK!!
Wooot!! Great job - thanks so much for all you do!
Has Vince been adopted yet?
Im the same about shelters. I would be too emotional. I have one son, the same way. I also do rescues and fostering.
Those dogs are behaving just like they have been her pups all along.🥰
I was trying to unwind for the evening, maybe watch a little animal humor video when your video popped up. i have bing watched 3 episodes now. 😳 What a kind soul, you are amazing , sir. When you tell the dogs, I'm sorry for what you've been through". The energy of those words is soothing to their soul. You can see it on camera. Just amazing .Keep up the good work. Be ever blessed! ❤
Mel is awesome. She does so much for these dogs. Who doesn’t like coming out of warm shower and laying in bed.
Mel is the greatest❤ The animals all show her affection 😇
Mel is what makes the difference. Everytime she gives a dog a bath it's completely amazing how they react to her. Mel is definitely an angel 😇
Can we just talk about Mel and what a gem she is? These pups need this gentle, loving soul to help them through this scary time.
GRETA is your dog. You could feel your souls meld together even through the video! ❤️❤️❤️
24:10 "You're safe now"
*Pugsley perks up*
Made my day.
Mel is amazing. Need more people in the world like her. The bath really helped. Gud luck Charlie.
In france if you give up a dog to the shelter , you have to pay, the dog adoption is a serious act and commitment !! and neglect animals is punished by law
So happy Charlie was adopted. What this group does is beyond the norm. Thank you all.
Rocky should have his own TV show. These videos and what he does is perfect for national TV
I thought the same thing
@keithm8557 Yes, I agree. Especially in Franklin County, North Carolina, where unadopted animals are euthanized on a regular basis. Their pictures are then pictured post humusly in the local newspaper. It's a good effort on the county's part to hold pet owners accountable for their negligence. There are so many beautiful and deserving animals in our local shelters. So scary and sad for them. I appreciate Rocky raising awareness
I totally agree and it would bring more awareness too. ❤
Rocky and Asher House should merge
They could bleep out all mentions of the shelter name before airing each episode
Shout-out to the person who first wanted to adopt Anna, but wanted them to be adopted together more and still adopted another little pup!!
Jeder Hund verdient das schönste Zuhause 🙏❤️🍀 danke das du diese Videos machst Rocky ❤️
I hope the giant Mastiff mom will find someone soon, because she is such a kind dog.
This shelter is super-professional, like a social service agency for dogs! ❤
Albert is precious. Hope he got a very loving home.
Mel grooming Charlie made me cry - it's beautiful to see him finally relaxing a bit and smiling.
Mel, you're a beautiful soul❤ and so is Charlie
Vince is STILL one of the most truly beautiful German Shepherds I’ve Ever Seen.
Somebody’s getting ready to get Reeeeeeeal Lucky.
Yay Charlie got adopted 🎉❤❤❤ sending lots of love and hope that all those dogs from the shelter get adopted
Omg tears fall as I type this...This HAS BEEN THE SWEETEST VIDEO I'VE LITERALLY EVER WATCHED! THE TRUE CARE AND COMPASSION YOU EXUDE FOR THESE FUR BABIES IS JUST BEAUTIFUL TO WITNESS!!! GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THE TIME AND LOVE YOU GIVE SO SELFLESSLY IS AMAZING!!! WE NEED MORE PPL LIKE YOU IN THE WORLD, YOU'RE TRULY MAKING A DIFFERENCE💯 IN ALL YOU DO!I'VE BEEN SUPER DEPRESSED Lately, you just helped me smile for the 1st time in a long while!!! Thanks 4 touching my heart and opening my heart and eyes ...
I wasn't sure about the idea of bathing a scared dog, but to see his happiness after was amazing! I stand corrected :D
Bless people for adopting the dogs and taking them to new homes Rocky, thanks so much for sharing this all lives matter.
For the people that adopted Charlie, thank you for being the heroes he needed. Im glad that you two took a chance on him & now he is living his best life.
I hope all he needed was to not be in a shelter, not all dogs can handle an environment like that
Wednesday is adorable - how wonderful to sweet that little sweetie pie get the treatment she so desperately needed!! She became a new doggo following her treatment! Argh, the matting and the mildew/mold in her coat was just so sad! Go Wednesday!
Every Single Time you speak to them.. when you tell them ""I'm sorry..." for al you went through .. ""you're safe now"" .. ""I'm so sorry""
Mel is such a sweetheart. So glad these dogs that need a little extra love and attention have her grooming them. There’s still good people left in the world. Much respect. 💪💪💙
Charlie made me cry. Literally. Seeing those sad scared eyes. 😢
Labs are happy dogs. Amazing dog souls.
May Flip Rest In Peace, thank you for all the wonderful work you guys do
She felt your sadness and laid her head on you, comforting you. Dogs are awesome creatures
I hope mastif mama gets a good home soon 😢
Mel is absolutely wonderful! If I was a dog, she would melt my heart! Thank you Mel, and thank you Rocky for all the love and care you pour into these beautiful dogs.
I was so touched by how loving that little girl was with Penny. I'm glad she got such a lovely family!!
I'm not a dog person, but honest to Pete, I have cried and cried watching this. God bless you for helping.
I feel the same, he is such a wonderful person to do what he does.
Please, when you read this, do not be offended, but what does "not being a dog person mean "?"
Have you had a bad experience?
Does dog hair bother you?
Does licking you out of love and affection cause issues?
Does having to walk them cause issues like a wet coat or dirty feet or having to pick up their 💩
I'm just genuinely curious bc since I am an animal lover of all creatures, I've heard this said b4 and don't understand what makes a person not a specific lover of a specified animal.
Reiterating, this is not a question I ask lightly, just curious as to thoughts of people who make this type of statement.
Thank you.
I'm so glad Charlie went to a home with other pups who can help him learn how to be a happy pup. So wonderful. ❤
So happy both pups were adopted,so glad, I wanted them both too. Thank you so much for taking them both, I couldn’t see them apart. You do such a good job,getting the dog’s taking care of.
Thanks to all that help and all the donations you send God BLESS YOU ALL♥️🙏🏽🙏🏽😇♥️♥️
The ripple effect of so many people going to shelters and adopting dogs, that you have caused is just a miracle❤❤❤
Yes, Sarah & Dan, thank you so very much for being willing to “go the extra mile “ and adopting Anna & Elsa together!! ❤🎉🐶🐶❤
Every shelter should have a night drop like that. Sweet dogs. I wish I could adopt them all.
I just found out that bullying can cause heart problems spiritual problems confidence problems cause addiction problems with humans can you imagine what happens with dogs that have no choice no way out and God knows what they're put through. This bath gave that dog just it brought him back a jump start back into life it made him grounded. You both are awesome❤❤
The groomer lady, Mel is sooooo sweet! She so good with dogs!
Doing the work of Angels. I can’t imagine abandoning a family member
Mel is incredible, make sure she knows how much she's appreciated 💜
Dogs can be so forgiving !!
My daughter was horribly allergic to cats.
The pup that looked like a Shar-Pei boxer was a doll. What a sweetheart !!
Greta will look outstanding!❤ Family d❤g !!
Gosh... Tears streaming from my eyes throughout this video😭So happy seeing these amazing dogs getting the families they deserve❤
Mel is the best groomer I have ever seen....all dogs love her too. ❤❤
Mel is such a sweetheart. What an angel she is for these poor doggies. You can tell they all feel her peaceful, gentle nature💛 may she always be blessed.
Yes I agree. May she always be blessed and you as well
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Mel is an angel on Earth! ❤
To niewiarygodne jak ten pan zyskuje zaufanie bardzo ztraumatyzowanych piesków.Wielki szacunek dla kogoś, któremu los piesków jest bardzo ważny.❤❤❤
It's so nice to see how much you care and the time you spend with these dogs. I have rescued dogs through the years. Just last January '23 someone dumped a Shih Tzu dog on the edge of my yard in a carrier with their food, snacks, etc. They obviously didn't want her. I took her to the vet immediately and learned she was heartworm positive, and never spayed. She is no longer heartworm positive and getting spayed this month. She is the cutest and happiest little dog that joined my family of 2 other dogs and 4 cats. Almost all rescues.
Awe, so nice that Charlie is with 2 more choc. Labs, with a family that loves the breed, and obviously make him feel safe. Wonderful result.
I was thinking the same. Having the other dogs around will help him learn to trust again so much faster, and to reestablish his labradorness!