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@@darci12uI am with you, but people who are paying have to get something for their ongoing support. I wish you wouldn't leave. I'm so broke I can barely afford food for myself and my pets. A lot of influencers don't realize how bad it is for many people. 😢 You still are contributing by watching. I see you. I hear you Darci. ❤
Our sweet pup was in a shelter for over 2 years. She had no clue what to do with toys, was frozen in one spot the first week. Now she is the sweetest, happiest pup! We are so blessed! She LOVES snuggles!
If they got a hold of Lee Asher, of the Asher House in Oregon, he would certainly help with his dog. He’s got about 240 acres of sanctuary. He takes an all animals. Some he adopts out fosters some he keeps. What a better life that would be for this dog.
Aw, you are so blessed! She truly is a beautiful soul, and I hope and pray that she soon finds the loving forever home that she deserves. I would adopt her in a second if I didn't have my 3 rescues. She's so sweet and adorable! Please give her lots of love from me if you get to walk her again.♥
My state attorney was the one that pushed for animal cruelty to be a felony. He’s an avid rescue supporter and it came as a result of two horrid situations. One had 3 dogs thrown out of a moving vehicle over the guard rails to the expressway below. I fostered one during the criminal case. He eventually was released to be adopted and I cried when his adopter sent me a picture of their 3 year old leaning on him and reading him a book. They all had injuries which is why I had him. I do medical fostering. He had several beautiful years before he went to heaven.
When my son was 15yo, his 14yo dog crossed the rainbow bridge. A year later, he was ready for another dog. He didn't want a puppy, he wanted an older dog. We visited our shelter where this older fellow immediately took to my son. It was really something to see. They said he was an indoor dog and house trained. He came home with us that day. Imagine our surprise when we found he didn't like men. Took my husband months of letting the dog get to know him. He didn't want to play, was kind of lazy about taking walks (lol), but he was THE BEST DOG EVER. Strictly a companion animal, wanted nothing more than to just hang out with my son. Seven years later, he had to cross the rainbow bridge due to numerous cancers. The entire extended family was devastated. He was truly deeply loved, and gave that love in return. He would even share his large bed with the cats. We will forever miss him. ❤️
I'm sorry to hear your fur boy, your post brought tears to my eyes. I'm glad your son and the dog made an instant like for each other and that he was given a wonderfull life full of love.
My rescue spent her whole life in the shelter as well, 4+ years. She was abandoned as a pup her first year of life too. Every moment of frustration has been 100% worth it, and many don't have the time or patience for this kind of work. But the way they can melt our hearts so we become more human is supernatural. Thank you for being a redemptive force in these dogs' lives.
@@rockykanaka oh we definitely saved each other. Also your jerky is amazing and she loves it, I'm very glad to have found your channel. Bless you and your family 🙏
I live in Texas and a dog wouldn’t stay in a shelter for 4 years. They are euthanizing multiple dogs on a daily basis as the shelters are full. We have adopted all our dogs from a shelter.
Thank you for saving your rescue! And congratulations on the time you had! I am a veterinarian and I cry over every euthanasia but I am so thankful that I can provide that gift. Trust me. I watched my dad (born on his birthday) die from “round up” lymphoma. It took a week as I basically watched him drown because of the multi organ failure. We probably need to do more with shelter medicine. My son and girlfriend are both veterinarians as is my husband. Enough said, crying because pets are the best!
Why are these shelters doing that to these dogs? Keeping them prisoner for 4 years? Wtf? They mentioned in this video the dog wasn't available to be adopted until a couple days ago but had been there for years. What the heck is going on?
You can try to pass all the laws you want, it still won't stop some people from abusing animals, what needs to happen is to teach children to properly take care of animals... In First grade I had a teacher that started something called "SMORPO" Students for more responsible Pet Ownership" we would raise money for animal shelters, as well as we were taught many things about cats and dogs... I'm 60 now and it had a huge impact on my life... I have been doing animal rescue and fostering most of my life... SMORPO needs to be a thing in every school....
Laws help people stop abusing animals because JAIL stops people from abusing animals while they're in there. Phsycopaths who hurt animals become phsycopaths who hurt people.
I had a 5th grade teacher that had pets in the classroom and we students with permission from our parents would take them home for the weekend and care for them (and clean their cages). I adored that teacher and it was such a learning experience. It was great for us to learn empathy, kindness, and responsibility. I loved taking home the bunnies. They were so well behaved and soft.
That's a great idea! I believe we also need a nationwide animal abuse registry. And, I believe that a law should be emplaced that mandates that all animals should be spayed or neutered before being adopted or sold to the general public.
There is nothing as great a feeling as rescuing a dog or cat. I rescued my little Yorkie, Daisy, 8 years ago. I always had cats, and this dog. I didn’t care about the breed, she was so tiny and cute. There were 40 people ahead of me to adopt, so I went around praying to God to please let me have her. After about an hour, after picking up things I knew I whould need, I went up to the person in charge and she told me this. She couldn’t understand it but no one showed up who wanted to see and adopt her. I told her I was praying to God to let me be the one and he answered my prayer. She was mine. To this day I think about this and thank God. She is now a diabetic, blind because of it and has been diagnosed with an enlarged heart. I don’t know how much longer I will have her but I gave her the very best life a person could give. She’s my little sweetheart, my companion, and I have no regrets buying her medication and special food. God always supplies my needs for her because I am very low income. Each month He comes through. I am forever grateful. ✝️
WATCH THIS VIDEO TILL THE END! You get to see the kennel worker playing with her and she's doing all kinds of tricks, her tail is wagging, she's so happy and cute! She would make the most amazing pet.
I don't understand how any court situation should have been able to prevent this beautiful creature from becoming available for adoption. It's like she was the one being punished.
No, it's exactly the same over here 🇬🇧.. any animal that is part of an animal cruelty prosecution can't be adopted out until that court case is over.. even though these 4 beautiful dogs were seized in a cruelty case, they are still owned by that individual.. Once they are found guilty, then they are available for adoption.. They are classed as 'evidence ' in the case, so they are part of the prosecution . Yes, it's a shame for the animals.. but as Rocky said, if the laws were clearer and made it easier and quicker to prosecute, then these cases wouldn't take so long.
@@diannamarie464It's not just California. I believe that they have to keep the animals in case the offender is acquitted and given the opportunity to take back the animals as long as the courts haven't banned them from owning any animals again. It's like having dcs take children out of bad parenting situations and return them when the courts send the children back to the same thing. Some courts will make the owner pay the shelter for the care of the animals if they want them back. Or restitution will be added to the sentence if found guilty. Most of them just surrender the animals back to the shelter.
In the middle of my sob, I wondered how fast I could drive out there. It’s two days no matter how you slice it….. Rocky, I need to call my local shelter and see what I can do to be helpful . the right people will come along for that sweet pup !!! ❤
Have you ever thought dogs that meet you for the first time think "this dude must have really messed up to be locked in here with me!!" Perhaps they feel YOU need comforting. I love what you do.
This is so heartbreaking. Jacka is so beautiful. Thankfully she was rescued from the horrible condition she was in. I pray this girl gets a lifetime of love, snuggles, toys, and treats for the rest of her life. Sending love to Jacka.❤🐶 Thank you for all you do for these precious souls.
Unfortunately, since she was involved in a legal case, she could not be in a home environment. There are so many restrictions for dogs who’ve been in abusive or neglectful situations, who are now “evidence”. 😞
Laws should definitely be changed in favor of the dogs I too rescued a tortured pup from a man who was teaching his 3 kids to be cruel but thanks to my chihuahua girl and kittens and other wild animals I was fostering he has turned into the sweetest dog has some cat and fox tendencies but it’s cute 🐾
@@ashleybencook Yes our shepard was involved Ina cruelty neglect case for a puppy mill. Took 7 baths just to get most of the smell out of her. Luckily they did let the dogs be fostered out after 6.months.
I rescued a retired Greyhound that had only lived in a kennel when not racing, for his 1st three years of life, then had been transfered to a series of No Kill shelters, where he lived in kennels & was moved every 90 days to another shelter, for 3 more years. He was so sweet and gentle, but shut down for about 1 year after I rescued him. My Great Dane loved him and would try to snuggle him, we walked a lot together, and finally after about a year he started opening up and letting us all love on him. It's such a very sad life, no social connections formed, no joy. Very sad, very difficult on their mental health.
@susanbeals7597 greyhounds are just the best! ❤ Its such a shame when theyre abandoned as ex racing dogs. Ive spent time with a few in these circumstances in shelters
Omg. This is absolutely the most heartbreaking story. Brings to me tears completely. Thank you rocky for giving this sweet girl a loud voice through your members. And for her to hear OUR loud voice that she deserves to live a beautiful life outside shelter walls.
I will take her but I'm in South Florida! I'm 62 retired live in a big apartment complex with a dog park. I'm a dog whisperer. Was a 4-H winner dog trainer as a kid. Had my Sheepadoodle for 14 1/2 years and sadly had to put her down due to cancer. I'm next to Vero Beach Breeze Airways is 20 minutes from me. She needs grooming. She can sleep on the bed and sofa! ❤
I live 30 minutes from the Portland Oregon airport. My special friend of 14 years is gone. My husband of 43 years is gone. If no one wants this sweet dog I would love and give her home!
I live in Michigan, if you can arrange travel we'll love, love, love her! We went from 3 cats and 2 big dogs, to only a very sweet Great Pyrenees boy who needs a friend to help care for. Fenced yard, walks, treats and good food! We'd love her every moment... God bless this sweet girl and best wishes to her... ❤️
Binger - you figuring out the travel shows you can afford and love her by putting her comfort before your convenience. You SOUND like a perfect match for this beautiful, intelligent being. She'll be fine once she's in a normal environment - you can tell by the way she plays with the gal the next morning. Another dog is perfect to teach her everything she needs to know. Git her done! Good luck!!!!
She didn’t utter a sound for months and months and was afraid of everything! She was absolutely terrified of FLYS. It we overcame all of her fears one by one. She is now a very confident 18 yr old sweetheart and I don’t know what I would do without her. ‘Cause she saved my life too !!!
With how long the 3 dogs have been in the shelter, allowing them time together in the largest kennel, would be helpful! It was said in the video that they know they are family and come to life when allowed to be together. They would rather be a bit crowded for a few hours - together - than lonely, scared, shut down while separated. And Joka is not a great name; agree with other posters to rename. :)
I would take her, but I'm in Florida. I've been looking for a female large dog since my husband died. I'm set up and have 3 small dogs for companionship for her. She is a beauty. I am retired and stay home, fenced yard, but all my dogs stay inside by my side.
She is still available but you have to visit her in person and arrange your own means of transport to bring her home. Bless her and you all for all of your efforts to help these beautiful souls.
She's beautiful! 😍😍😍 After hearing that she's a livestock guardian dog mix, her behavior makes total sense. They are naturally skeptical of strangers and they need a job. They also DO NOT like tiny places like that one room. Poor baby girl.
@@rockykanaka Thank you so much for what you do and helping this precious pup!!!!! I adopted my dog out of a shelter in Spain. He is a Sweetheart. I am thinking of adopting more dogs. Greetings from Germany
Being a volunteer, it would be hard, "cause I'd want to adopt them all! I appreciate you when you tell every dog that you are sorry and it's not your fault... ... you're a very kind hearted man! Thank you! She really loves Sam!
I'll take her!!! I'll need help to get her to Pennsylvania, but I'll take her! I've recently lost my husband and I have all the time in the world for her, all the love she deserves and I have had dogs before . I know what it takes to rescue a dog. I am serious. I would LOVE to give her a great, loving home with the security and safety she deserves!!!
I am sorry for your loss. Unfortunately they do not transport dogs. An adoptee has to go there, meet up with the staff and dog, before an adoption. But there are wonderful rescues in your state that pull dogs out of shelters and foster them. That way the dog can decompress after the stress of being in a shelter. The foster people can tell you all about the personalities so you match up ! Good luck finding your new best friend.
It doesn’t help one bit, I just wanted you to know, if I could fund you going after this baby, I absolutely would. I couldn’t fund owning her myself, and I’m not healthy enough for a dog that size, or a dog that young. All my critters are old critters, or have other folks to take care of them. I’m sorry for your loss, and wish all good things.
I was in a similar situation. I kept running into problems last fall. For awhile there was a mystery canine disease. I also ran into two different fosters who lied to me, and I suspected they were money scams. I was thinking the universe was preventing this. I quit looking, then one day there was a phone call. Now I'm back to believing that the dog you need will find you.
This so,so,so breaks my heart that she has been there 500 plus days. She is so beautiful and who wouldn’t want this cutie. Please let’s get her a home with lots of love.
My heart breaks for this dog , as I lived in the foster care system as a child and it wasn’t a loving experience in all 4 foster homes . I just lost my 17 yo long haired dachshund .
Thank you for bringing Sam in so we could see that Jacka has happy moments. What a sweetheart. So good to hear that someone was actually charged for the cruelty to those four souls. I feel a quick adoption for her. And Beeeeeeeaaaannnnnn!! That little nugget will be scooped up for sure! He has my heart. I’ve had a few cattle dog mixes…including one now. They are such amazing dogs. ❤❤❤
Hard to imagine. I can’t imagine her heart wondering if this is all there is to life. Asking, “Why was I born?” She deserves so much more. Just wagging her tail when she sees a family member come home, getting to go for a ride, getting loved on. Praying someone sees her and finds a place in someone’s heart, and home
Yeah, I agree. It’s sad, but it’s way better then the alternate places she could have ended up, here she had a warm safe home and food and care, even if it wasn’t the best
Can we talk about how amazing Sam is for working with her??? She’s like a different dog with Sam and that’s the result of many hours spent helping her.
Poor baby. She is going to need so much patience and love. She has a whole life to catch up on. I hope she finds the right family so that those sad sad eyes will never come back.
How can anyone pass up this sweet, beautiful dog. I would take her in a heartbeat, she deserves so much more. Please let her find the perfect home. If I didn't live on the other side of the planet, she would be with me already. Please, let her find the perfect home 😢🙏🏻♥️
I’ve teared up watching some of these videos, but I’ve never hysterically cried until this video. I don’t understand how someone could be so cruel to being who doesn’t have a voice who can’t tell them verbally to stop. This is why I don’t like people this story right here is why I hate most people, it’s not fair that these animals have to go through what they go through. I couldn’t imagine treating anyone my animals and I have three dogs and two cats the way this person treated their dogs. It’s horrific it’s disgusting. It makes me nauseous.
Jaca is gorgeous and sweet and I'm sure she'll find a family soon! That segment with her alone with Sam was a stroke of genius--so important for people to see! Also, Rocky, thank you so much for the update on our adorable little Bean! You know we're hoping for updates and you always deliver! I love my Flip Coffee shirt and will get over to your site and order a Sitting with Dogs shirt, too. (High quality and washes up perfectly.) 🐶
Oh my gosh, I’ve seen her there before. She had one of the walkers just totally exasperated because she kept running circles around her. I had to laugh but I’m sure it was frustrating. She definitely has lots of happy energy.
She is adorably sweet and beautiful. She'll be a Great adoption for the lucky family who gives her lots of attention and playtime. She'll come out of her shell and be the "Best" fur baby you'll ever have ❤❤❤❤❤
Ohh my heart. Joka is such a sweet gentle girl. I wish I could adopt her! Please get her something nice so she knows she's loved. It's not much but it's all I have right now.
She’s so beautiful. So heartbreaking and I hope she finds her forever home. Every dog deserves a loving home and family. Rocky is here and it will be ok now. 💕
My Sweet Jocka wocka! I miss seeing her everyday. But I am so glad to see this come to a close .. She is absolutely the sweetest girl and deserves to go live her beautiful life! Jen
Bless that darling Sam for working with that sweet pup. Can’t wait to learn of Jocka’s (?) adoption story. Sam has shown us the playful side and her potential to be a devoted family member! ❤️
So super sad! 😢. I am happy that she is out of that environment and that you got a chance to sit with her. She is so adorable. She looks like she is mixed with an Irish wolfhound and something else. So cute. Thank you for all you do. ❤
Every one of these videos start off making my heart ache. Then I pray for them then wait for an update. I wasn’t so much for these furbabies. God bless you Rocky and this staff.
What you do, Rocky, I think it amazing. A thought I had about the "shelter life": it's like prison for innocent dogs. No matter how wonderful the staff is, no matter how good the food, it's still prison. All we can hope for is people like you to help rescue these dogs from being in prison through no fault of their own. When you said to Jaka, "and you're loved", her ears perked up! She is an awesome girl, she just needs someone that recognizes what a great pet she is! Honestly, I would adopt her in a second, if I wasn't 70 and have a beautiful German Shephard girl already. Prayers for Jaka being adopted! 🙏🙏🙏
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Love it!
Such beautiful creatures!
Thanx to all who chip in and helps in any way, shape and form 🥰
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Trust me, Rocky I watch all of them and every other video in between.
Keep sitting with the precious babies they need a Voice and you are great ...
@@darci12uI am with you, but people who are paying have to get something for their ongoing support. I wish you wouldn't leave. I'm so broke I can barely afford food for myself and my pets. A lot of influencers don't realize how bad it is for many people. 😢
You still are contributing by watching. I see you. I hear you Darci. ❤
Our sweet pup was in a shelter for over 2 years. She had no clue what to do with toys, was frozen in one spot the first week. Now she is the sweetest, happiest pup! We are so blessed! She LOVES snuggles!
Thank you for sharing your success with everyone! That always makes me feel better to know they get better!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for taking a chance on your pet and giving him time and patience to adjust.
If they got a hold of Lee Asher, of the Asher House in Oregon, he would certainly help with his dog. He’s got about 240 acres of sanctuary. He takes an all animals. Some he adopts out fosters some he keeps. What a better life that would be for this dog.
@@debralopeznacario6175 Agreed! The two MOST ACTIVE and special dog rescuers/savers in the world! They could save this pup! Absolutely! ❤️ 💙 💜
Ohhh my heart😢
I was lucky enough to walk her today. She is such a beautiful soul
Aw, you are so blessed! She truly is a beautiful soul, and I hope and pray that she soon finds the loving forever home that she deserves. I would adopt her in a second if I didn't have my 3 rescues. She's so sweet and adorable! Please give her lots of love from me if you get to walk her again.♥
You can't adopt or get her connected qith the person in the earlier comment that said they'd adopt
WHere is she kenneled I would like to adopt?
@@johntuttle9544reach out to Rocky directly! The info to contact is right with the video.
My state attorney was the one that pushed for animal cruelty to be a felony. He’s an avid rescue supporter and it came as a result of two horrid situations. One had 3 dogs thrown out of a moving vehicle over the guard rails to the expressway below. I fostered one during the criminal case. He eventually was released to be adopted and I cried when his adopter sent me a picture of their 3 year old leaning on him and reading him a book. They all had injuries which is why I had him. I do medical fostering. He had several beautiful years before he went to heaven.
That is great that the state attorney did that and thank you for fostering. Fosters are HEROS!
Who is this wonderful state attorney? I would love to send them a thank you!
What state are you in?
Thank you ❤
Thank you and your state atty. And the adoptive family😍❤️💖🎉
When my son was 15yo, his 14yo dog crossed the rainbow bridge. A year later, he was ready for another dog. He didn't want a puppy, he wanted an older dog. We visited our shelter where this older fellow immediately took to my son. It was really something to see. They said he was an indoor dog and house trained.
He came home with us that day.
Imagine our surprise when we found he didn't like men. Took my husband months of letting the dog get to know him.
He didn't want to play, was kind of lazy about taking walks (lol), but he was THE BEST DOG EVER. Strictly a companion animal, wanted nothing more than to just hang out with my son.
Seven years later, he had to cross the rainbow bridge due to numerous cancers.
The entire extended family was devastated. He was truly deeply loved, and gave that love in return.
He would even share his large bed with the cats. We will forever miss him. ❤️
She’s looking 👀 like 👍 my type of dog.😂😢😮😅
If you’re able to ship 🚢 her to the NZ I will have her.
I'm sorry to hear your fur boy, your post brought tears to my eyes. I'm glad your son and the dog made an instant like for each other and that he was given a wonderfull life full of love.
She's a doll. Her story is heartbreaking.
My rescue spent her whole life in the shelter as well, 4+ years. She was abandoned as a pup her first year of life too. Every moment of frustration has been 100% worth it, and many don't have the time or patience for this kind of work. But the way they can melt our hearts so we become more human is supernatural. Thank you for being a redemptive force in these dogs' lives.
Wow thank you for saving her!
@@rockykanaka oh we definitely saved each other. Also your jerky is amazing and she loves it, I'm very glad to have found your channel. Bless you and your family 🙏
I live in Texas and a dog wouldn’t stay in a shelter for 4 years. They are euthanizing multiple dogs on a daily basis as the shelters are full. We have adopted all our dogs from a shelter.
Thank you for saving your rescue! And congratulations on the time you had! I am a veterinarian and I cry over every euthanasia but I am so thankful that I can provide that gift. Trust me. I watched my dad (born on his birthday) die from “round up” lymphoma. It took a week as I basically watched him drown because of the multi organ failure. We probably need to do more with shelter medicine. My son and girlfriend are both veterinarians as is my husband. Enough said, crying because pets are the best!
Why are these shelters doing that to these dogs? Keeping them prisoner for 4 years? Wtf? They mentioned in this video the dog wasn't available to be adopted until a couple days ago but had been there for years. What the heck is going on?
What a beautiful, fluffy, gentle soul. I hope whoever adopts her works really hard to prove that humans are worth trusting
You can try to pass all the laws you want, it still won't stop some people from abusing animals, what needs to happen is to teach children to properly take care of animals...
In First grade I had a teacher that started something called "SMORPO" Students for more responsible Pet Ownership" we would raise money for animal shelters, as well as we were taught many things about cats and dogs... I'm 60 now and it had a huge impact on my life... I have been doing animal rescue and fostering most of my life...
SMORPO needs to be a thing in every school....
Laws help people stop abusing animals because JAIL stops people from abusing animals while they're in there. Phsycopaths who hurt animals become phsycopaths who hurt people.
Excellent idea.
I had a 5th grade teacher that had pets in the classroom and we students with permission from our parents would take them home for the weekend and care for them (and clean their cages). I adored that teacher and it was such a learning experience. It was great for us to learn empathy, kindness, and responsibility. I loved taking home the bunnies. They were so well behaved and soft.
That's a great idea! I believe we also need a nationwide animal abuse registry. And, I believe that a law should be emplaced that mandates that all animals should be spayed or neutered before being adopted or sold to the general public.
That is beautiful and so true!! Education is key and Rocky & Fam are doing fabulous!
There is nothing as great a feeling as rescuing a dog or cat. I rescued my little Yorkie, Daisy, 8 years ago. I always had cats, and this dog. I didn’t care about the breed, she was so tiny and cute. There were 40 people ahead of me to adopt, so I went around praying to God to please let me have her. After about an hour, after picking up things I knew I whould need, I went up to the person in charge and she told me this. She couldn’t understand it but no one showed up who wanted to see and adopt her. I told her I was praying to God to let me be the one and he answered my prayer. She was mine. To this day I think about this and thank God. She is now a diabetic, blind because of it and has been diagnosed with an enlarged heart. I don’t know how much longer I will have her but I gave her the very best life a person could give. She’s my little sweetheart, my companion, and I have no regrets buying her medication and special food. God always supplies my needs for her because I am very low income. Each month He comes through. I am forever grateful. ✝️
I have a rescued dog for 18+ and he is still with us. My two cats are rescued.
WATCH THIS VIDEO TILL THE END! You get to see the kennel worker playing with her and she's doing all kinds of tricks, her tail is wagging, she's so happy and cute! She would make the most amazing pet.
I don't understand how any court situation should have been able to prevent this beautiful creature from becoming available for adoption. It's like she was the one being punished.
I totally agree, shameful!
Sounds strange to me too. Maybe because she is considered "evidence" and they may need her as an "Exhibit", as horrible as that sounds.😢
No, it's exactly the same over here 🇬🇧.. any animal that is part of an animal cruelty prosecution can't be adopted out until that court case is over.. even though these 4 beautiful dogs were seized in a cruelty case, they are still owned by that individual.. Once they are found guilty, then they are available for adoption.. They are classed as 'evidence ' in the case, so they are part of the prosecution . Yes, it's a shame for the animals.. but as Rocky said, if the laws were clearer and made it easier and quicker to prosecute, then these cases wouldn't take so long.
That's the California court system! It stinks!
@@diannamarie464It's not just California. I believe that they have to keep the animals in case the offender is acquitted and given the opportunity to take back the animals as long as the courts haven't banned them from owning any animals again. It's like having dcs take children out of bad parenting situations and return them when the courts send the children back to the same thing. Some courts will make the owner pay the shelter for the care of the animals if they want them back. Or restitution will be added to the sentence if found guilty. Most of them just surrender the animals back to the shelter.
In the middle of my sob, I wondered how fast I could drive out there. It’s two days no matter how you slice it….. Rocky, I need to call my local shelter and see what I can do to be helpful . the right people will come along for that sweet pup !!! ❤
Have you ever thought dogs that meet you for the first time think "this dude must have really messed up to be locked in here with me!!" Perhaps they feel YOU need comforting. I love what you do.
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I am already crying for this poor girl.
When you said “ You’re Loved” her ears perked right up❤
This is so heartbreaking. Jacka is so beautiful. Thankfully she was rescued from the horrible condition she was in. I pray this girl gets a lifetime of love, snuggles, toys, and treats for the rest of her life. Sending love to Jacka.❤🐶 Thank you for all you do for these precious souls.
She's gorgeous! Those eyes of hers makes my heart melt!
It's a shame she couldn't have stayed in a foster situation rather than the shelter. Poor baby!
We need so many more fosters around the country.
We’re all responsible for that. If only all of us could step up for ONE foster pet
Unfortunately, since she was involved in a legal case, she could not be in a home environment. There are so many restrictions for dogs who’ve been in abusive or neglectful situations, who are now “evidence”. 😞
Laws should definitely be changed in favor of the dogs I too rescued a tortured pup from a man who was teaching his 3 kids to be cruel but thanks to my chihuahua girl and kittens and other wild animals I was fostering he has turned into the sweetest dog has some cat and fox tendencies but it’s cute 🐾
@@ashleybencook Yes our shepard was involved Ina cruelty neglect case for a puppy mill. Took 7 baths just to get most of the smell out of her. Luckily they did let the dogs be fostered out after 6.months.
I rescued a retired Greyhound that had only lived in a kennel when not racing, for his 1st three years of life, then had been transfered to a series of No Kill shelters, where he lived in kennels & was moved every 90 days to another shelter, for 3 more years. He was so sweet and gentle, but shut down for about 1 year after I rescued him. My Great Dane loved him and would try to snuggle him, we walked a lot together, and finally after about a year he started opening up and letting us all love on him. It's such a very sad life, no social connections formed, no joy. Very sad, very difficult on their mental health.
@susanbeals7597 greyhounds are just the best! ❤ Its such a shame when theyre abandoned as ex racing dogs. Ive spent time with a few in these circumstances in shelters
She's a beautiful dog. It's a shock she wasn't adopted
Omg. This is absolutely the most heartbreaking story. Brings to me tears completely. Thank you rocky for giving this sweet girl a loud voice through your members. And for her to hear OUR loud voice that she deserves to live a beautiful life outside shelter walls.
I will take her but I'm in South Florida! I'm 62 retired live in a big apartment complex with a dog park. I'm a dog whisperer. Was a 4-H winner dog trainer as a kid. Had my Sheepadoodle for 14 1/2 years and sadly had to put her down due to cancer. I'm next to Vero Beach Breeze Airways is 20 minutes from me. She needs grooming. She can sleep on the bed and sofa! ❤
@tovahornung5007 I hope you can fill out an application soon!
Oh pleeaase take her home, you seem like the perfect mumma for her
Please apply to adopt her and give her a good life and lots of love.
Me, too. I was just thinking same thing. ❤
In FL am over 3000 miles away...😢
I live 30 minutes from the Portland Oregon airport. My special friend of 14 years is gone. My husband of 43 years is gone. If no one wants this sweet dog I would love and give her home!
@@anitaharder2313 pls do so. Give her a sweet loving home if u can pls...
Pls go get her!!!❤
Did you get her?
She is absolutely a very large and quite darling dog, thoroughly adorable. Her eyes and her face just break my heart.
Jocka is amazing and she's sooo pretty! Someone with a big yard should let her run around, forget her old existence and start a new life.
Please get that sweetie a fluffy blanket or bed. I foster dogs and this breaks my ❤️. Sending lots of hugs and virtual treats
She’s BEAUTIFUL. 😢
This dog, being in the shelter her whole life, made me cry, from the moment I started watching this video. Poor baby. Why hasn't she been adopted?
She’s GORGEOUS. . .
Unbelievable.
I would be So honored and grateful to have a dog like her.
I live in Michigan, if you can arrange travel we'll love, love, love her! We went from 3 cats and 2 big dogs, to only a very sweet Great Pyrenees boy who needs a friend to help care for. Fenced yard, walks, treats and good food! We'd love her every moment... God bless this sweet girl and best wishes to her... ❤️
Can U get them to meet half way
Let’s get this thru, only the best wishes!
This is so sweet❤
Binger - you figuring out the travel shows you can afford and love her by putting her comfort before your convenience. You SOUND like a perfect match for this beautiful, intelligent being. She'll be fine once she's in a normal environment - you can tell by the way she plays with the gal the next morning. Another dog is perfect to teach her everything she needs to know. Git her done! Good luck!!!!
Send up fund I’ll donate !
Poor baby I feel so bad for her. I hope she gets adopted right away she is beautiful!
She didn’t utter a sound for months and months and was afraid of everything! She was absolutely terrified of FLYS. It we overcame all of her fears one by one. She is now a very confident 18 yr old sweetheart and I don’t know what I would do without her. ‘Cause she saved my life too !!!
My dog is afraid of flys too, she hides under the bed in summer when the doors are open!
18 years old? You are very good dog parents!
@@janenorton778 thank you
My dog hates them too lol
With how long the 3 dogs have been in the shelter, allowing them time together in the largest kennel, would be helpful! It was said in the video that they know they are family and come to life when allowed to be together. They would rather be a bit crowded for a few hours - together - than lonely, scared, shut down while separated. And Joka is not a great name; agree with other posters to rename. :)
I would take her, but I'm in Florida. I've been looking for a female large dog since my husband died. I'm set up and have 3 small dogs for companionship for her. She is a beauty. I am retired and stay home, fenced yard, but all my dogs stay inside by my side.
She is still available but you have to visit her in person and arrange your own means of transport to bring her home. Bless her and you all for all of your efforts to help these beautiful souls.
She's beautiful! 😍😍😍
After hearing that she's a livestock guardian dog mix, her behavior makes total sense. They are naturally skeptical of strangers and they need a job. They also DO NOT like tiny places like that one room. Poor baby girl.
I just want to take her home so bad! I really hope she gets a forever home. Poor baby!
I love to see Rocky with the dogs. He is so kind to them. I hope every dog gets a loving home.
That poor fur baby looks traumatized. Someone needs to get this poor girl & show lots of love! ❤
Crying for what she has been through poor baby love her ❤
Turned out she's not crying -- she's sitting on a squeaker toy.
Over 500 days! Poor sweetheart.
I know 😔 but we are gonna help 🙌
@@rockykanaka Thank you so much for what you do and helping this precious pup!!!!! I adopted my dog out of a shelter in Spain. He is a Sweetheart. I am thinking of adopting more dogs.
Greetings from Germany
She is beautiful. The first word that came to my mind for Joncha (spelling?) is noble. A noble and beautiful dog!
@@CatsDogs-jf4fyGood for you!
Would she be good with other pups?
Like I have a 75 pound golden doodle and 115 pound lab
That dog would be the most wonderful companion for a woman living alone. I know i would feel safe and loved.
Good luck Bean.
Jocka
Shes so beautiful. I hope she finds a wonderful family and flourishes.
She's a beautiful girl, don't know how anyone could not want her. 😢
That lady should adopt her. The dog got happy to see her.
She is a beautiful girl! Her eyes are so sad. She has so much love to give and to get
Jakka obviously feels safe with Sam. Sending best thoughts for her perfect home!❤️
I feel so happy for her now- she is bound for a loving home
Being a volunteer, it would be hard, "cause I'd want to adopt them all! I appreciate you when you tell every dog that you are sorry and it's not your fault...
... you're a very kind hearted man! Thank you! She really loves Sam!
I'll take her!!! I'll need help to get her to Pennsylvania, but I'll take her! I've recently lost my husband and I have all the time in the world for her, all the love she deserves and I have had dogs before . I know what it takes to rescue a dog. I am serious. I would LOVE to give her a great, loving home with the security and safety she deserves!!!
I am sorry for your loss.
Unfortunately they do not transport dogs. An adoptee has to go there, meet up with the staff and dog, before an adoption.
But there are wonderful rescues in your state that pull dogs out of shelters and foster them. That way the dog can decompress after the stress of being in a shelter. The foster people can tell you all about the personalities so you match up !
Good luck finding your new best friend.
It doesn’t help one bit, I just wanted you to know, if I could fund you going after this baby, I absolutely would. I couldn’t fund owning her myself, and I’m not healthy enough for a dog that size, or a dog that young. All my critters are old critters, or have other folks to take care of them. I’m sorry for your loss, and wish all good things.
I was in a similar situation. I kept running into problems last fall. For awhile there was a mystery canine disease. I also ran into two different fosters who lied to me, and I suspected they were money scams. I was thinking the universe was preventing this. I quit looking, then one day there was a phone call. Now I'm back to believing that the dog you need will find you.
Link to adoption details is in this video description 💙💙💙
@@yarnpowerwhy u discouraged her in adopting this sweet baby? How do you know if she can go and pick this baby from this shelter?
This so,so,so breaks my heart that she has been there 500 plus days. She is so beautiful and who wouldn’t want this cutie. Please let’s get her a home with lots of love.
Gorgeous Jocka deserves to be treated like royalty 👑. Whoever adopts her will be lucky to have a companion as majestic as she is.
My heart breaks for this dog , as I lived in the foster care system as a child and it wasn’t a loving experience in all 4 foster homes . I just lost my 17 yo long haired dachshund .
You do understand❤
Thank you for bringing Sam in so we could see that Jacka has happy moments. What a sweetheart. So good to hear that someone was actually charged for the cruelty to those four souls. I feel a quick adoption for her. And Beeeeeeeaaaannnnnn!! That little nugget will be scooped up for sure! He has my heart. I’ve had a few cattle dog mixes…including one now. They are such amazing dogs. ❤❤❤
Hard to imagine. I can’t imagine her heart wondering if this is all there is to life. Asking, “Why was I born?” She deserves so much more. Just wagging her tail when she sees a family member come home, getting to go for a ride, getting loved on. Praying someone sees her and finds a place in someone’s heart, and home
Thank you for showcasing Sam….living, playing generous heart.
Sam is really great 😊
she is amazing and sweet who need as much love as they can get , I hope she can find her forever home that will be patient with her. She deserves it.
My heart is breaking for her.😢
This is heartbreaking. Jakka is such a pretty sweet girl. I pray her and her family find a forever home soon.❤❤❤😊😊😊😊
Rocky, the thanks go to you and your support team, we are animal lovers and activists who just want what if fair for these loving companions.
That first look she gave you is the look I give when I’m sitting somewhere where there are a bunch of seats and someone sits next to me. Hahaha
Totally 😂
😂
I am SO glad she found her way to a shelter that could keep her for that long
Yeah, I agree. It’s sad, but it’s way better then the alternate places she could have ended up, here she had a warm safe home and food and care, even if it wasn’t the best
Can we talk about how amazing Sam is for working with her??? She’s like a different dog with Sam and that’s the result of many hours spent helping her.
Poor baby. She is going to need so much patience and love. She has a whole life to catch up on. I hope she finds the right family so that those sad sad eyes will never come back.
How can anyone pass up this sweet, beautiful dog. I would take her in a heartbeat, she deserves so much more. Please let her find the perfect home. If I didn't live on the other side of the planet, she would be with me already. Please, let her find the perfect home 😢🙏🏻♥️
There are so many people in the world. Surely someone must have space in their home for this lovely girl. 💔
She is so beautiful!!! I would love her!❤️❤️ she would have a awesome life!❤️🇨🇦
What a gorgeous Sweetheart ❣️ I wish you a loving home as soon as possible 💕
I am hoping this helps lead to that ❤️
Oh my gosh she is jumping around without a care in the world. So happy with her and looks just like a puppy. That’s beautiful! ❤
What a sweet dog. But her story is so sad! Thanks for your help...
She will be a wonderful companion once she settles in with a family. How sad that she hasn't had a home, ever. Sam has been her guardian angel!
I’ve teared up watching some of these videos, but I’ve never hysterically cried until this video. I don’t understand how someone could be so cruel to being who doesn’t have a voice who can’t tell them verbally to stop. This is why I don’t like people this story right here is why I hate most people, it’s not fair that these animals have to go through what they go through. I couldn’t imagine treating anyone my animals and I have three dogs and two cats the way this person treated their dogs. It’s horrific it’s disgusting. It makes me nauseous.
Thanks to you she WILL be adopted. She just needed her fun spirit to be highlighted. Enjoy your new home baby girl and thank you Rocky and team!
Poor little girl I do hope she gets her happy ending…. She’s beautiful…. If I lived over the pond I would rescue her in a heartbeat…
This makes me cry. She is so beautiful. Thank You for what You do, Rocky
What a beautiful pup! She so deserves a loving home. Love the big pups, that are so special.
Jocka is also a pretty and sweet girl, and none of the bad things are her fault.
She's so pretty!!! I can't believe she's been there so long. Good luck baby girl! You'll find a home soon.❤
Thanks for the Bean update. He's going to be such a great companion for some lucky family 😊
What a sweet beautiful girl! ❤ I hope she finds her forever home soon!!
BEAUTIFUL DOG AND A WONDERFUL WOMAN THAT HAS MADE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN HER LIFE. THANK GOD FOR YOU AND ROCKY.
I think of a name for her. Roberta. What a beautiful soul. Pray she will get a loving owner.
Jaca is gorgeous and sweet and I'm sure she'll find a family soon! That segment with her alone with Sam was a stroke of genius--so important for people to see! Also, Rocky, thank you so much for the update on our adorable little Bean! You know we're hoping for updates and you always deliver! I love my Flip Coffee shirt and will get over to your site and order a Sitting with Dogs shirt, too. (High quality and washes up perfectly.) 🐶
Oh my gosh, I’ve seen her there before. She had one of the walkers just totally exasperated because she kept running circles around her. I had to laugh but I’m sure it was frustrating. She definitely has lots of happy energy.
I love this beautiful girl so much! Seeing her with Sam made me so happy and made me feel so much better!!! 🥹💝🙇♀️✨
She is adorably sweet and beautiful. She'll be a Great adoption for the lucky family who gives her lots of attention and playtime. She'll come out of her shell and be the "Best" fur baby you'll ever have ❤❤❤❤❤
Ohh my heart. Joka is such a sweet gentle girl. I wish I could adopt her! Please get her something nice so she knows she's loved. It's not much but it's all I have right now.
This is a beautiful dog. Thank you for sharing with us. Ricky ❤
Thank you for being a part of this 🤙
She’s so beautiful. So heartbreaking and I hope she finds her forever home. Every dog deserves a loving home and family. Rocky is here and it will be ok now. 💕
It was so lovely seeing her wag her tail & jumping with joy ... great job Sam congratulations 🎉
My Sweet Jocka wocka! I miss seeing her everyday. But I am so glad to see this come to a close .. She is absolutely the sweetest girl and deserves to go live her beautiful life! Jen
Bless that darling Sam for working with that sweet pup. Can’t wait to learn of Jocka’s (?) adoption story. Sam has shown us the playful side and her potential to be a devoted family member! ❤️
So super sad! 😢. I am happy that she is out of that environment and that you got a chance to sit with her. She is so adorable. She looks like she is mixed with an Irish wolfhound and something else. So cute. Thank you for all you do. ❤
Every one of these videos start off making my heart ache. Then I pray for them then wait for an update. I wasn’t so much for these furbabies. God bless you Rocky and this staff.
She is soo beautiful, I hope she will get adopted soon!
What you do, Rocky, I think it amazing. A thought I had about the "shelter life": it's like prison for innocent dogs. No matter how wonderful the staff is, no matter how good the food, it's still prison. All we can hope for is people like you to help rescue these dogs from being in prison through no fault of their own. When you said to Jaka, "and you're loved", her ears perked up! She is an awesome girl, she just needs someone that recognizes what a great pet she is! Honestly, I would adopt her in a second, if I wasn't 70 and have a beautiful German Shephard girl already. Prayers for Jaka being adopted! 🙏🙏🙏
@D.M_at_Official_Rocky_Kanaka I won? Not sure what that is or means, but feel your channel is a winner for rescued dogs, and viewers alike.
OMG! I'm so sad for her! She is so beautiful and gorgeous.
Her life is sad but not wasted. Hope is amazing. ❤❤❤
Oh her ears perked up when you said you're loved 💖