Sitting with Dogs: Stories of Rescue Dogs Going from Lost to Loved

Heartwarming stories of loss, rescue, and love from social media star and dog-rescue advocate Rocky Kanaka

Rocky Kanaka is known the world over as a dog rescue advocate. His millions of fans follow along each week as Rocky visits shelters and finds dogs in need. He often finds the most hopeless cases--dogs that have been abandoned because they're sick or their owners can no longer care for them, or they've never had a home and have been living on the street--and helps them find their forever homes. Through patience, kindness, and love, Rocky helps dogs trust and love again, even if it's just for the short time Rocky visits with them in the shelter.

Sitting with Dogs is a collection of stories about nine rescue dogs that each got off to a rough start but found their way into Rocky's arms. From the story of Flip, Rocky's first rescue and his inspiration for dedicating his life to saving lost and abandoned dogs, to Macy, who was so emaciated when she arrived at the shelter that no one thought she would survive, Rocky's stories will tug at your heart, bring a smile to your face, and maybe even inspire you to give a little of your own time to a dog in need. And you don't need to be a dog expert to make a difference. With a little love and patience, you can do exactly what Rocky does--change lives.

Author: Rocky Kanaka
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Published: 10/14/2025
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.15lbs
Size: 9.30h x 7.80w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780593849583

About the Author
Rocky Kanaka is a pet rescue advocate who travels North America raising awareness about homeless pets that have been forgotten, abused, or abandoned. In addition to his advocacy, Rocky owns four dog treat bakeries in the Los Angeles area and considers himself a pet chef. He's shared hundreds of stories through his social platforms, on his Emmy-nominated Netflix series "Save Our Shelter," and on his "Dog's Day Out" series.