Dogs and Coffee with Kelly and Rocky Kanaka
Dogs and Coffee" is a heartwarming, fun-filled podcast hosted by Emmy-nominated TV personality and YouTuber Rocky Kanaka alongside Kelly Kanaka, who together are a husband and wife dynamic team in life, business and entrepreneurship driven by a shared vision and passion for pets spreading the word of love, adoption and volunteering. Filmed at a local coffee shop by the iconic Original Farmer's Market at The Grove in Los Angeles, the show features a cozy, cafe setting where guest celebrities, influencers, and fellow animal lovers, join Rocky and Kelly for intimate conversations of hope and perseverance while they attempt to make...
How we ended up with a DWARF DOG
Is our rescue dog Lilly still alive? The truth about her rare dwarfism diagnosis, plus what her DNA test revealed: 🥺🧬
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Plus, a beautiful story about saying goodbye to our dogs that had me in tears, an adorable husky named Miss Butters who's looking for her forever home, and a HUGE DNA discovery that could help us uncover the mystery of Lilly's past.
🐾 Adoptable Dog of the Week 🐶: Meet Miss Butters, a beautiful white husky lookin...
Can Rescue Dogs Be the Next Firehouse Dogs?
Retired Fire Chief Rick Robinson joins us on the rescue farm to share the untold history of Dalmatians and firefighters. After 45 years of service, Chief Rick reveals the silent mental health toll first responders carry, and how shelter dogs and therapy dogs might be the ultimate lifeline to support our local heroes. Plus, Rick shares the emotional story of his rescue dog, Ranger, and we surprise him with something very special.
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We found a STRAY Dog on our Farm, can a Pet Psychic find her Home?
A stray dog interrupted our podcast, so we put an animal communicator to the live test!🐶 Get 30% off Sundays for Dogs with code ROCKY30 at rockykanaka.com/Sundays thanks to our Sponsor.
Former litigation lawyer Nikki Vasconez joins us on the farm to show us how anyone can learn to talk to animals. But we never expected a lost dog to crash the set! Watch as we put Nikki's 7,600-person waitlist skills to the test to help this stray find its way home. Plus, what she reveals about our late rescue puppy, Katie, changes everything we knew abo...
Is Kelly Pregnant? Iliza Shlesinger Had to Ask 😳
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Is Kelly pregnant? We are addressing the rumors and sharing the wild stories that come up on our latest podcast episode. We sat down to chat about everything from Iliza Shlesinger's amazing dog rescue story to some of our weirdest cravings. It turns out that when you talk about diet coke and pickle juice, people start making assumptions. We are clearing the air on the latest gossip while also diving into our deep love for dogs and the heart behind what we do.
Iliza Shlesing...
Someone Dumped Them After Selling Their Puppies..DNA Might Expose Who Did It
DNA Results are in and we are sharing them 😳 Are they Brother and Sister, are they full Schnauzer or a mix breed and will this point us to who abandoned these cute rescue dogs?!
Help dogs with us https://www.FlipCoffee.com
Also Buzz had to go urgent care so we are giving a full report on what's going on with his health.
Plus, Phil stops by with Anton, a giant goofball of a dog who is looking for his forever home.
❤️ ADOPTABLE DOGS OF THE WEEK ❤️ Thank you for sharing to help get...
We Lost A Dog Last Night. We Refuse To Lose Another One.
We are fighting to save this dog and honestly it's not going to be easy but we have an idea!
AND JUST WAIT until you hear Zach's story of recovery, how dogs helped save his life, and why the exact things a struggling dog needs are often the things a struggling human needs, too. Together, they break down the 6 rules Zach says can change a life: rules, boundaries, discipline, exercise, purpose, and affection. Zach explains how caring for dogs gave him the structure he couldn't give himself and ultimately helped rebuild his life.
And then...
If You Heard I Was Hospitalized… We Need to Talk
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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 ho...
We're Out of Business?! What Happened to Our Grooming Van..
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...
No Doctor Would Listen..Until She Got a Service Dog Named Scout | Selma Blair
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 bec...
This Senior Dog Was Out of Time, Until Rocky Kanaka's Producer Said This..
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 comi...
We Got Robbed...and It Keeps Getting Worse
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...
The Cat Guy Who Secretly Has 5 Dogs | The REAL Jackson Galaxy
Jackson Galaxy is known worldwide as the cat behavior expert and host of My Cat From Hell, but his journey to becoming a pro didn't come in a straight line. Before the structure and stability, there was a struggle with addiction - until he walked into an animal shelter and found his purpose.
In this episode, Jackson opens up about the realities of his past and how committing to the animals that no one else chose quietly started changing him back. We also dive deep into the broken shelter system, why he champions feral and community cats...
Cesar Millan Told Us Something We Weren't Ready For
We're not sure our hearts were ready for this but I am so Glad Cesar shared. You know when the Dog Whisperer himself opens up and is willing to be venerable to help others it's because he has a heart of gold.
In our Season 1 wrap (and our very first episode shot at the farm + brand-new coffee trailer), Kelly and Rocky revisit the moments that hit us hardest, including the one from Cesar Millan we honestly weren't ready for. We rewatch Zach Skow's "90 days to live" confession, Alison Eastwood's take on what dog rescue actually requires, and...
Bobby Berk Just Roasted This $10,000 Home Design Trend
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Bobby Berk joins Rocky and Kelly for a conversation that is funny, deeply personal, and surprisingly emotional, starting with the story of a young kid in rural Missouri secretly redecorating his bedroom because he instinctively understood how space could affect the way a person feels.
From there, Bobby opens up about growing up in a small town where he felt forced to hide who he was, the moment he realized he had to leave home at just 15 years old, and how survival mode eventually...
The Nightmare of Flying With Pets -and How it's being Fixed!
Get Flip Coffee and Help Dogs Here: https://www.flipcoffee.com and how much does it cost to fly with your dog? Barkair is trying to make flights available for under $1,000 so but how did all of this start? Rocky, Kelly and Henrik pitch fun pet business ideas - But will they FLY?! 🤣✈️🐶
Henrik's Coffee Order: Cappuccino with low fat milk, medium roast.
Dog: Molly
Follow Henrik: @werdelin and @bark
Henrik's Book: Me, My Customer and AI - The New Rules of Entrepreneurship
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Did Sarah Drew's Dog Know She Was Pregnant Before She Did?!
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Actor and storyteller Sarah Drew joins Rocky and Kelly for a warm, candid, funny, and deeply heartfelt conversation about the dog who shaped her life: a blue-heeler mix named Lucy.
You know Sarah from Grey's Anatomy, Guiding Emily, and her holiday mystery series Mistletoe Murders. But behind the roles is a story that spans intuition, devotion, motherhood, major life changes, and the kind of bond dog people understand instantly.
Sarah shares how Lucy became her "first baby," how she seemed to sense ever...
The Ugly Truth About Fake Service Dogs
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Molly Burke joins Rocky and Kelly for a raw, wise, and surprisingly funny conversation about blindness, identity, and the guide dogs who've shaped every chapter of her life. From the moment doctors told her parents "she's going to go blind… there's nothing we can do" to a childhood spent losing vision in waves, Molly walks us through her story with honesty and clarity. She shares what it was like preparing for blindness while she could still see, learning Braille early, practicing cane skills long before she re...
This Company LEGALLY made a DOG their CEO 😅
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WeRateDogs founder Matt Nelson joins Rocky and Kelly for a hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt conversation about how a joke Twitter account became the internet's most joyful dog brand.
Matt shares how it all started long before the followers, back when he was a kid who couldn't calm his emotions, but the golden retrievers in his house could. In college, he fell in love with comedy, noticed that almost all of his viral jokes were about dogs, and launched WeRateDogs from his tiny dorm room...
How a Chance Meeting Saved a Vet's Heart
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Dr. Kwane Stewart aka The Street Vet sits down with Rocky and Kelly for an honest, funny, and deeply emotional conversation about dog shelters, homelessness, and what it really means to be a good pet parent.
From the childhood moment he chased an injured golden retriever through his neighborhood in Brownsville, Texas, to announcing at seven, fresh off watching The Black Stallion, that he would become a veterinarian… to eventually becoming a high-end vet serving wealthy clients in San Diego before the recession hit an...
Cesar Millan's Soul Dog Story Had All of Us Crying
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Cesar Millan. YES, The Dog Whisperer himself sits down with Rocky and Kelly for one of the most raw, inspiring, and surprising conversations we've had on Dogs & Coffee.
From growing up in Sinaloa where choosing "dogs over drugs" was a literal decision, to crossing the border alone at 21, spending Christmas and New Year at the border, to becoming the guy who walked 40–60 off-leash dogs out of an old Astro Van, to the LA Times article that created a line of TV producers outside his do...
The Dog Lady - Rethinking Dog Rescue
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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.
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Why you can't Stop Talking to your DOG - and it's Comedy Gold! 🤣 with Iliza Schlesinger
Iliza Schlesinger's dog TianFu is one cute pup! This powerhouse stand-up, writer, and actor - you know her from her many hit stand up specials like War Paint, Freezing Hot, Confirmed Kills, Elder Millennial, Unveiled, and Hot Forever, and her newest hour A Different Animal on Prime Video. Will Rocky and Kelly actually be able to have a conversation or will they giggle the whole way through?
Iliza Shlesinger Coffee Order: Iced Coffee with half and half and cinnamon
Dog: Tibetan Spaniel and Chinese Village Dog mix, named Tian Fudog
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I had a stroke....
Do dogs just know?! 🥹🐶 Get my new Sitting with Dogs Book where I share more on this and how it's impacted my mission and purpose through the years 🙏 https://sites.prh.com/sitting-with-dogs
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Denki the Schnauzer Mix – A Shy but Loyal Best Friend Waiting for You!
Dog Rescue Name: Paws of Love Animal Rescue
Pet's Location: dallas TX, 75201
Pet's Age: 1 Year
Pet's Size: medium Pet's Gender:male
Pet's Color: black with tan, yellow or fawn
Pet's Breed: Schnauzer / Mixed (medium coat...
The Heartwarming Reason Courtney & Mario Lopez Are Frenchie Obsessed ❤️🐾
Sitting with Dogs Book Out Now and #1 Best Seller on Amazon Pets https://sites.prh.com/sitting-with-dogs
Aren't Mario Lopez and Courtney Lopez's French Bulldogs cute?! This Hollywood power couple share their secrets to success at home with 3 dogs and 3 children through 17 years of marriage. Their public life blends Hollywood glamour with family values and a genuine love for their dogs. Wait and see if Rocky can deliver their drink of choice, or if he has to call in the barista expert.
Courtney's Coffee Order: Extra hot skinny vanilla latte
Mario's Coffee Order: Cappuc...
The funny reason Tom Papa loves Rescuing Pugs 😆
I want to meet you at Barnes & Noble https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062192188-0
The secret to parenting revealed by Tom Papa while juggling bread making, pug rescuing and life on the road as a comedian. And wait until you see what Tom thinks of Rocky Kanaka's surprise bread choice (Bread with Cottage Cheese, honey and organic blueberries straight from the farm).
Coffee Order: French press black coffee
Dog: Pug named Frank rescued from Vanderpump Rescue
Thank you for sharing to help get Palmer our adoptable dog a loving home! 🏠❤️
Name: Kesha
Br...
Shawn Johnson & Andrew's Jaw-Dropping Encounter with Special Forces Dogs
Join Rocky and Kelly Kanaka on "Dogs and Coffee" as they welcome Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East and former NFL player Andrew East. In this inspiring episode, Shawn and Andrew open up about their journey from elite athletes to parents, entrepreneurs, and passionate dog lovers. The couple shares heartfelt and humorous stories about raising their three kids and two golden retrievers, Nash and Oakley, the challenges of balancing family and career, and their mission to support athlete parents through their Moment Makers foundation. Grab a cup of coffee and tune in for an episode filled with warmth, laughter...
She Makes $12,000 working a Crazy Simple Dog Side Hustle Business
I can't believe the way he reacted to his name... I would love to meet you at Barnes & Noble https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/eve...
Would you ever try a side hustle of hosting your yard as a private dog park to make extra money every month? From Sniffspot host to dog party planer and even making pet bereavement products this week in our first solo episode we share some fun home businesses you can start in the pet industry.
Thank you for sharing to help get Katie our adoptable dog a loving home. More...
How Zach Skow went from Addiction to Dog Rescuer Sensation
Join hosts Rocky and Kelly Kanaka for an insightful episode of "Dogs and Coffee" as they sit down with the inspiring Zach Skow. In this heartfelt conversation, Zach shares his remarkable journey from overcoming alcoholism and liver failure, to founding transformative dog rescue and prison rehabilitation programs. Discover the incredible bond between humans and dogs through Zach's stories of service, love, and triumph. Grab your coffee and prepare to be moved!
Follow Zach Skow: https://www.instagram.com/zachskow
Some of our favorite videos right now: This Actress' Dog Hates Her Husband! | Better H...
Heather McDonald Gives The 'JUICY SCOOP' on Her Dog 😳 | Dogs and Coffee Ep 3
Join hosts Rocky and Kelly Kanaka on "Dogs and Coffee" as they sit down with comedian, actress, and podcast queen Heather McDonald. In this exciting episode, Heather shares heartfelt and humorous stories about her journey in comedy, parenting, and pet ownership, including the adoption story of her beloved dog Raven. Heather gets candid about the evolution of her hit show "Juicy Scoop," her approach to balancing work and family life, and offers a sneak peek into her upcoming live events. Grab a cup of coffee and tune in for an episode filled with laughter, love, and a lot of...
How Alison Eastwood Started Her Own Dog Rescue | Dogs and Coffee Ep 2
Brew up a fresh cup and join Rocky and Kelly as they welcome actress, director, and animal rescue champion Allison Eastwood to "Dogs and Coffee." In this heartfelt and lively episode, Allison shares her inspiring journey from Hollywood sets to founding the Eastwood Ranch Foundation, opening up about the triumphs and challenges of animal rescue, the power of community, and the quirky personalities of her own beloved pets. This episode is a celebration of the unbreakable bond between humans and their four-legged friends, and a call to action for anyone who wants to make a difference, one dog (and...
What it's REALLY like on Happy Gilmore 2 with Kym Whitley | Dogs and Coffee #1
Join Rocky and Kelly Kanaka as they welcome actress and comedian Kym Whitley to Dogs and Coffee! Kym shares hilarious and heartfelt stories about her life with rescue dogs Dexter and Dorito, her adventures on the set of "Happy Gilmore 2," and the joys and chaos of being a dog mom and stand-up comic.
It's a fun, feel-good episode packed with laughs, pet tales, and inspiration for animal lovers everywhere.
Thank you Kym Whitley for joining us and talking all things Happy Gilmore 2, Dogs, and Coffee! More Kym at https://www.youtube.com/@TwoFunnyMamas
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