Watch what Happens When I Sing to a Shelter Dog!

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Rocky Kanaka
24046 Clinton Keith Rd Ste 101 Box 225
Wildomar CA 92595-8060

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[rockykanaka]

I didn't think she was going to come around 🥰 She did great right?!

[wonderbubbles]

I am finally in assisted housing after being homeless for two years. When a choice between me and my dog eating came up, my dog ate. When she needed to go to the vet, I begged for money. When she was cold, she wore my coat and I went cold. I absolutely can NOT understand how someone could use the excuse of homelessness to hurt their animal like this. I know I sound harsh, but I have been there. I did my utmost to make sure my dog didn’t suffer because of my circumstances. If you’re not willing to put them first, you don’t deserve them.

[agfillion]

In England they have a street vet program for homeless with dogs. They recognize the need the homeless have to own dogs for companionship and improvement in mental health. They love their dogs and with free healthcare including surgeries they make every effort to make and keep their appointments. Talking to them they say that their dogs are their whole world and they would feel very alone without them.

[solitaryrv]

This dog is deeply hurt...for whatever reason. Very sensitive. Needs time, and love!

[peytonhill]

NEVER leave your best friend/ baby behind. You are a failure as a human if you do that...a senior as well. So heartbreaking. Thank you for taking care of this beautiful lady!

[neevewillows]

I worked for years helping traumatized dogs & dogs with behavioral issues. Very often, singing to a shut down or defensive dog was what worked to gain their trust. Good work, Rocky!

[acawap]

I'm a growna$$ man, and I about lost it when Waffles went from scared and growly to accepting you and putting her trust in you. Luckily my super spoiled rescue dog lifted his head up from my lap and share his squeaky toy to comfort me

[bettinat.nicassio-flammia]

She seems like she’s either very sad or just shocked of where she is. She’s so shut down so sad. She’s a beautiful girl.

[maemargaretevans]

Love the way he is so patient, the dog has gained trust in him. I think his singing warmed her.

[lolzorz]

The dog in my avatar photo, I adopted from a German Shepherd Rescue. For months, no one wanted her, because of her goofy ears. But I love them. And I love her. She’s my best friend ever and I can’t imagine my life without those goofy ears. Every dog deserves a chance.

[darlenebrillinger]

My lab was a breeder dog that was sold, mistreated brutally. She was very shy to my husband, but let me do everything. After one year of patience and continued love, she finally let my husband in her tribe, now they are buddies, she is my shadow and we love her so much!

[sallymowafy]

How could anyone leave an animal in an empty house to slowly starve to death? So cruel. Hope this sweet dog finds a new loving owner soon.

[felicitybywater]

Senior dogs are sweet. My last rescue, Peggy, was 11 when she was taken from abusive owners and she was in the shelter (RSPCA) for a whole year because she was 11 when she went in. I had just lost my previous rescue to what his previous owner did to him.

Peggy was very shut down and she would only eat a couple of mouthfuls a day in the shelter. I fed her up day by day, feeding her by hand and it was a week before she would eat from her bowl but she ate properly after that.

She had been bashed and beaten by her previous owners so I just talked to her gently and let her come to me when she was ready.

When she came out of her shell, she was a very loving, affectionate little dog. A very aggressive cancer got her just over 3 years later and I'm glad I had been able to give her love and warmth and lack of violence in those years. I carried her into the vet in her big warm blanket and it went all the way with her that last day.

I got my next rescue, a middle-aged dog, 3 weeks later and he'll get the same easy death when he's ready.

I will continue to take the older dogs. I can't leave them there to keep being rejected.

[gloriahornby]

Rocky, my neighbors moved to Florida. They took the kids and dogs but they left 3 cats. I earned the trust of these 3 cats. I would sit outside on my porch and play with them. Neighbors brought me food for them. They were the sweetest cats. I found homes for 2 of them and the third one walked in my back door and never left. Everybody loves her. ❤ I also had another cat. Lol.

[carolezubro]

Because of all the times I’ve watched your videos, when I unexpectedly lost my 13 year old chihuahua mix I gave a lot of thought to checking out the local animal shelter with the possibility of adopting a senior small dog. Four different times I sat with a dog, sharing cut up chicken & I could not touch the dog. After two weeks I decided to adopt him. The first time he let me touch him was when the shelter workers wanted a photo of him with his new mom. Two days later he was curled up on my lap watching tv. It’s now a month later and he still has a lot of fear of strangers but is playful and affectionate with me. Thank you for inspiring me to sit with a dog for a few times before deciding if I had the patience to start over with a new dog.

[deniseeaves]

She looks so sweet. Just so scared. Good job making her feel safe.

[snailz]

I heard her whimper, she wants love and a forever home with a nice back yard. I wish you weren't so far away, I would adopt her in a NY minute.

[kateyare]

Decades ago my roommates and I adopted a cat from the shelter, but when we got her home, she ran and his under the beds, chairs, etc. and was totally unapproachable. A couple days after she came home we went into the living room to sit and put on a Bob Dylan record. Within minutes she came out of her hiding place and crawled in my lap. Music is magic.

[JenniferRhee]

I recognized “Shiro Kuma” to mean “white bear” in Japanese! When I looked it up further, it’s actually the Japanese word for polar bear. That’s a pretty cute name for her! I’m sorry about everything she must have gone through over the years though and I hope she finds a family that will truly shower her with the love, stability and comfort she deserves ❤

[SEQT]

I LOVE not only your kind, soft demeanor but the low energy you carry into each kennel! Some folks are so ramped up that their energy is like sparks flying. They emit and create discomfort and unsettled feelings to all around them. They don’t seem to be aware of the “dis-ease” they transfer to others and the entire room they are in.
Congrats Rocky! Whether you’re just a naturally calm person or you’ve learned to settle and control your voice and energy doesn’t matter! What is a blessing is that to all animals who cross your path they are calmed and reassured by your presence! THANK YOU!