Dogs and Coffee with Kelly and Rocky Kanaka

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This week, we're pulling back the curtain on the bizarre world of AI-generated fake news and viral scams that have been targeting our family. From claims that Rocky broke his spine and was hospitalized to surprise babies, George Clooney/Carlos Santana celebrity feuds, and even moving to Australia to rescue kangaroos, we're reacting to some of the wildest stories circulating online, debunking what's fake, and setting the record straight! We share how these scams have gone from funny to genuinely harmful, why friends and family have been fooled, and how scammers use fake headlines to build trust before stealing money from animal lovers. We also share major updates on our 50-acre farm, how Rocky's first time driving a tractor ended in squiggly lines, and what we're doing to fight back. AND Phil Stapleton from Animal Friends of the Valleys joins us to explain how their incredible Dog Transport Program is giving shelter dogs a second chance by flying them to adopters across the country! 👏🐶 The only way to donate to this is through the donation button directly on the video. No other link is legit. All donations go directly to Animal Friends of the Valleys to help transport dogs to their forever home 🙏 If you believe every shelter dog deserves a loving home and want to help us fight misinformation while saving lives, subscribe and join us every week! *** 🚨 DISCLAIMER / COMMUNITY NOTICE: This video is created for educational and commentary purposes to document, discuss, and debunk AI-generated misinformation, fake news articles, and impersonation scams on social media. Verify official links: 🌐 Official Website: https://rockykanaka.com ☕ Flip Coffee / Farm Updates: https://www.flipcoffee.com *** 🐕 HELP SAVE LIVES — DOG TRANSPORT FUND It costs $400–$700 to fly a shelter dog to a loving home across the country. 100% of direct donations made via the YouTube Donate button or link below go directly to Animal Friends of the Valleys to fund dog transports: 👉 Donate to the Dog Transport Bucket: [Insert Donation Link Here] *** 📌 CHAPTERS:
00:00 - The Fake News Fooling Our Families: Spine Rumors Debunked
02:42 - Game: Two Truths and a Lie (Celebrity & Baby Rumors)
05:18 - Why Scammers Target Animal Lovers & Misinformation Stats
10:11 - Setting the Record Straight: What Really Happened
13:29 - Kangaroo Rescues & Hollywood Movie Deals?
18:17 - 50-Acre Coffee Farm Updates & Tractor driving Fails!
25:26 - AI News Stories & Fresh Starts Mobile Grooming Van
27:30 - How to Spot Scams & Report Fake Posts
30:21 - Dylan's Rescue Journey & Local Shelter Impact
32:16 - Special Guest Phil Stapleton (Animal Friends of the Valleys)
35:08 - Behind the Scenes: How Life-Saving Dog Transports Work
40:33 - Adoptable Pet of the Week: Meet Twix! ❤️ *** ❤️
ADOPTABLE DOG OF THE WEEK: Thank you for sharing to help get our adoptable dog a loving home!
Name: Twix Age: 1-2 years old (40 lbs)
Breed: Pitbull Mix Rescue: Animal Friends of the Valleys Location: CA (Eligible for Transport!)
Go here to adopt Twix: https://rockykanaka.com/adoption/twix...
See ALL of our adoptable dogs at: https://rockykanaka.com/adoption-list/ 📖
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Dogs and Coffee Podcast by Rocky Kanaka and Kelly Kanaka talks all things dogs and coffee. This podcast covers comedy to heartfelt moments talking about the state of dog rescue, how to handle difficult dogs, some of our favorite coffee drinks and more all while Rocky tries to be a barista. We serve Flip Coffee at local cafes and will hopefully do this around the country! #DogRescue #SittingWithDogs #FakeNews #DogsAndCoffee #AdoptDontShop #ShelterDogs #DogTransport

What happens when your dream project turns into a six-month nightmare before it even gets started? Groom a shelter dog here! https://rockykanaka.com/groom
This week, we're sharing the story behind our new shelter grooming van - why we bought it, how grooming can save dogs' lives, and the unexpected mechanical problems that nearly stopped the mission before it began.
We talk about why so many shelter dogs never receive the grooming they desperately need, how a simple bath can dramatically increase adoption chances, and our vision of bringing mobile grooming services to shelters across the country. We also break down the costly repairs, disappointing experience with the seller, and why we're still committed to making this dream a reality despite every setback.
Finally, we introduce this week's Adoptable Dog of the Week, Violet, the very first dog to receive a makeover in our grooming van and a transformation you won't want to miss.
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ADOPTABLE DOG OF THE WEEK: Violet
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Breed: Bulldog Mix
Rescue: San Jacinto Riverside Animal Shelter https://f.io/cWmIo1EC
Watch Violet's transformation on Sitting with Dogs.    • She is the dirtiest shelter dog I've ever ...  
01:25 Why We Bought a Grooming Van for Shelter Dogs 
03:12 The Shocking Truth About How Grooming Saves Lives
13:35 The Dream: Taking Grooming to Animal Shelters
19:00 Our Grooming Van Disaster Begins
33:10 Our First Shelter Grooming Day
41:40 The $5,400 Repair Bill That Broke Us
47:30 Meet Violet—The Dog Who Made It All Worth It
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Dogs and Coffee Podcast by Rocky Kanaka and Kelly Kanaka talks all things dogs and coffee. This podcast covers comedy to heartfelt moments talking about the state of dog rescue, how to handle difficult dogs, some of our favorite coffee drinks and more all while Rocky tries to be a barista. We serve Flip Coffee at local cafes and will hopefully do this around the country. Dealing with severe propane tank replacement costs can ruin a budget quickly. See how a simple repair turned into a major financial loss. This video documents the reality of discovering severe rust and corrosion on a propane tank during a routine inspection. If you own an RV or vehicle with propane systems, you need to understand the safety risks and the potential for a massive repair bill that sometimes just isn't worth fixing. We break down the specific repair quote of over $1,800 and why it forced the decision to sell the entire unit for a much bigger loss than $5,400 Many owners underestimate the danger of corrosion on gas lines. This breakdown highlights why catching maintenance nightmares early is critical before they snowball into thousands of dollars in damages. We discuss the hard reality of walking away from a project when the repair costs outweigh the value of the asset. Subscribe for weekly maintenance breakdowns and real-world project updates. Comment below if you have ever had to walk away from a repair project to save your sanity.

Selma Blair shares her go to coffee order, gets venerable and at the end of the episode has us all cracking up! 😂❤️ In this deeply personal episode of Dogs and Coffee, the iconic Selma joins Rocky and Kelly to share the years of unexplained symptoms, exhaustion, and self-doubt that came long before her MS diagnosis.
She opens up about what it was like trying to hide symptoms she couldn't explain, why finally getting a diagnosis brought relief, and how learning to trust herself changed everything. At the center of her story is Scout, her remarkable service dog, who became much more than a mobility companion.
Selma shares how Scout helped restore her confidence, supported her through daily life with MS and POTS, learned to remind her when it was time for medication, and gave her the courage to keep showing up—even on the hardest days. The conversation also explores the emotional realities of chronic illness, losing friendships, finding purpose through vulnerability, and why dogs have an incredible ability to make us feel seen when the world doesn't.
There are plenty of laughs too, from Scout's obsession with treats and his refusal to swim, to stories from movie sets and Selma's refreshingly honest sense of humor. If you've ever struggled to trust your own body, cared for someone facing chronic illness, or experienced the unconditional love of a dog, this episode is for you.
Make sure you check out Selma Blair in the upcoming Ethan Almighty: Kentucky rescue dog's story that is hitting the big screen soon.
Chapters: 
00:00 - The Symptoms No One Could Explain
00:41 - Meet the Dog Who Changed Everything
05:00 - How Scout Became Selma's Lifeline
17:45 - The Truth About Living with MS
28:45 - The Advice Selma Wishes She Heard Sooner
54:00 - What Dogs Teach Us About Healing 55:00
 
Adoptable Dog of the Week
Olaf ADOPTABLE DOG OF THE WEEK:
Thank you for sharing to help get our adoptable dog a loving home!
Name: Olaf Age: 12 years old Breed:
Labrador Retriever / Newfoundland Mix
Rescue: Pet Haven Location: Minnesota
Learn more about Olaf: https://rockykanaka.com/adoption/this...
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Dogs and Coffee Podcast by Rocky Kanaka and Kelly Kanaka talks all things dogs and coffee. This podcast covers comedy to heartfelt moments talking about the state of dog rescue, how to handle difficult dogs, some of our favorite coffee drinks and more all while Rocky tries to be a barista. We serve Flip Coffee at local cafes and will hopefully do this around the country.

Full Pod Here ➡️   • Cesar Millan Told Us Something We Weren't ...   She's the voice behind Sitting With Dogs — but you've never heard HER story… until now. For years, Alexis has been the producer right beside Rocky in the shelter kennels: finding the dogs, telling their stories, and quietly fighting to get them out alive. In this sit-down she finally opens up — how she went from kennel attendant to the heart of the team, the senior dog she refused to give up on, the rescue trip she found out about a week before, and the twist about her own pets that nobody saw coming.
If this one moved you, hit subscribe and help us Save Dogs Together. 🐾
⏱️ Chapters
0:00 Meet Alexis — the voice behind Sitting With Dogs
3:38 The moment Rocky knew she was the one
9:51 Dawn: the senior dog they refused to give up on
16:50 Surprised with a trip to Maui
24:45 The twist nobody saw coming
 
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Dogs and Coffee Podcast by Rocky Kanaka and Kelly Kanaka talks all things dogs and coffee. This podcast covers comedy to heartfelt moments talking about the state of dog rescue, how to handle difficult dogs, some of our favorite coffee drinks and more all while Rocky tries to be a barista. We serve Flip Coffee at local cafes and will hopefully do this around the country.

What do you do when the place you're building to help rescue dogs becomes the target of theft, vandalism, and repeated break-ins?
This week, we're pulling back the curtain on something we've been dealing with at Flip Farms. Over the past few weeks, we've been hit by multiple robberies and acts of vandalism, and honestly, it's been frustrating, confusing, and at times pretty heartbreaking. We talk through what happened, how it's affected us, and what it feels like when a place you're pouring your heart into suddenly doesn't feel quite as safe.
We also get into the emotional side of it all—the self-blame, the sleepless nights, the challenge of staying open and welcoming while figuring out how to better protect the farm, the animals, and the future we're trying to build here.
But it's not all heavy.
We share some of the bright spots too, including the launch of our new rescue coffee truck, an incredible turnout from the community at Rancho Coastal Humane Society, and some of the lessons we learned from our very first event. We also talk about Flip Farms, where it's headed, and why we're more committed than ever to creating a place that brings people together around rescue, coffee, and community.
And because Flip is at the heart of everything we do, I share a special moment that reminded me why this whole journey started in the first place with my soul dog, Flip.
Then we wrap up with this week's Adoptable Dog of the Week, Blossom, a beautiful Great Pyrenees who's discovering that people can be kind, safe, and worth trusting after a difficult start in life.
If you've ever faced a setback while chasing a dream, or if you just believe dogs make the world a better place we'd love for you to join us. Hit subscribe and help us continue saving dogs together.
00:00 - We Got Robbed
03:00 - The Story Behind Flip Farms
05:55 - Discovering the Break-Ins
15:00 - Why Would Someone Do This?
29:45 - The Coffee Truck Event Success
46:50 - Catching the Thief on Camera
57:05 - Adorable Adoptable Dog - Blossom
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ADOPTABLE DOG OF THE WEEK:
Thank you for sharing to help get our adoptable dog a loving home!
Name: Blossom
Age: Just under 2 years old
Breed: Great Pyrenees
Rescue: National Great Pyrenees Rescue
Location: Tennessee
Go here: https://rockykanaka.com/adoption/blossom-great-pyrenees-mix-the-proof-that-even-the-shyest-beginnings-can-bloom-into-the-brightest-love-meet-her-today/
See ALL of our adoptable dogs at:  https://rockykanaka.com/adoption-list/
 
 
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Dogs and Coffee Podcast by Rocky Kanaka and Kelly Kanaka where they talk all things dogs and coffee. This podcast covers comedy to heartfelt moments talking about the state of dog rescue, how to handle difficult dogs, some of our favorite coffee drinks and more all while Rocky tries to be a barista. We serve Flip Coffee at local cafes and will hopefully do this around the country.