What you've done for Charlie is nothing short of incredible. He was so much more open to interaction with people after you sat with him. Another Tuesday, another life saved by your kindness.
Is the Chocolate Lab still available? I'm only over in Nevada...I can come get him in a day or two after you tell me, okay? I have one Black Lab and several cats ( I do TNR and rescue).
Rocky, posted separately. If you look, my husband and I will take Charlie if we can get him to Illinois. We are retired, empty nesters, both our dogs passed away last summer within 3 weeks of each other. It broke my heart, and I have not wanted to get another dog until I saw Charlie. We can give him the home and love he needs. We live in a rural area😂 on an acre of land with a full fenced in back yard. Temperpedic dog beds waiting, several lab cousins to play with when he's ready, healthy homemade food, lots of pets and adventures, and an immeasurable amount of love to give. Can you get us any info about flying animals through airlines coach or private airline services? I wouldn't know where to begin. Hey Rocky, you could bring him to us! Check out where Charlie is going to live and play and eat as well as visit some wonderful shelters in our area as well as quite a few breeders. You might find it interesting! Take care 😊
My family and I rescued a chocolate lab who was moments away from being put down, and my mother decided that wasn’t going to happen and we sped over there and adopted him. He had been blinded by his previous owner who gave him horse medicine to heal his heart worms. But he’s in a much better home with us now, and even though he’s blind he knows his way around our house
We rescued a black lab who had spent the first months of her life tied in a yard. She was punished for digging and was afraid of sticks. She turned into the most amazing stick retriever.
Although I'm a total cat person, this made me tear up, too. These are sentient beings just like us, and seeing one so broken down and then watching the spark reignite - these peoples' work is incredible.
Had to put our 11 yr old chocolate to sleep last year when he got cancer. Broke our hearts. He was the sweetest soul you'd ever meet. I still miss him all the time. Chocolates are the best dogs ever.
They really are. Ours had to be put down exactly 2 months ago. God I loved him. It was so tough to let him go. Rest in peace, my friend. Such sweet friends, and to see them this way really hurts too. It is good to see that some people actually do really care about them though. Thank you for all of your hard work and the videos you create.
The paw in Rocky's hand made me tear up. What this poor dog must have been through to be so skittish and tentative, I cant imagine. I wish I could take him and take his pain away.
This is why I love dogs and cats and animals so much. More than people. I have seen the truth about society based on animal cruelty, and the amount of selfish, cruel people out there will astound you. We also have way, way too many damn breeders.
My dog is really skittish,has been since he was a pup, he was like that when I got him( just his personality)he is however getting alot better with tons of work from myself. So just because he's skittish doesn't always mean they've been abused or neglected
Oh, Charlie is breaking my heart. To see a Labrador shut down is the complete opposite of what they are naturally. They are so exuberant and full of love and humor. Hopefully Charlie gets a loving forever home soon, as he deserves the best dog life possible. I would take him in a heartbeat if I was allowed one more dog, but my town limits it to three, so I cannot. Dear Charlie, I’m rooting for you!💕🐾🐾
@@jobe6792 Many cities and towns have ordinances limiting the number of dogs a resident can have. It is an effort to prevent hoarding situations and unlicensed wanton breeding of dogs. All dogs are required to have current vaccinations and an active license issued through our local county humane society.
So warm and fantastic to see this! You are a real hero engaging you so much! If i could live my life again I wish I could do what you do! This video should be seen by everybody to realise how good it is that they get good and a little care but they are still living such an unworthy life. Thanks for what you are doing for these wonderful animals! Keep up your fantastic work! Regards from Sweden.❤️
As a dog lover, Labrador Retrievers in particular (my 14 year old lab passed in July), it hurts my heart to see this pup like this. As you say, it seems inherently wrong. Him happily jumping and playing put a huge smile on my face.
Chocolate Labs are beautiful sweet dogs, so to see him in a shelter looking terrified something is terribly wrong. It seems like he was abused, that slow cautious shake just made me feel so sad. Also goldies is so sweet also surprised he was in there too, he's such a good boy.
I’ve had labradors all of my life (I’m 54), and I’ve never, ever seen one act like this. It’s just heartbreaking! This poor boy has obviously been neglected and abused. How could anyone treat an animal so horribly?! I have a yellow male lab right now, as well as a cream colored male Frenchie. All a Labrador wants to do is love you and be with you. I really hope and pray that someone sees that precious boy and adopts him, and loves him to pieces! If I lived closer to you, I live in Michigan, I would come and get him. Thank you so much for all that you do, too.
It never ceases to amaze me how resilient dogs are, despite abuse and abandonment they always respond to kindness, don't give up, carry on saving these little fellas
I have a yellow lab she is the happiest dog in the world she is mu life saver I also have a northern Inuit but my chunky monkey has a special place as she helped me through some really dark times. It so sad to see a lab so shut down as they are such happy friendly dogs. Poor boy I hope he found a great home xx
This video really helped me realize going to a shelter should be first stop for a dog. I think because I have never been to my local animal shelter, that getting to see all the amazing dogs and your feedback on why they may manifest some issues in that difficult context, really helped me to see the light on this. I thnk more people would adopt if they saw what you show here. Thank you
It really depends where you live. In my county the shelter is usually pretty empty. Probably 80% of the runs are empty. Most of the dogs they do have are pit bulls/mixes. My county really probably should be bringing in out of county dogs because they have such a nice facility being underused.
I lost my rescue chocolate lab 3 weeks ago, so seeing Charlie really affected me. Mine knew he was loved and experienced 2 years of total happiness. He returned that love 10x over.
When I was a little girl I went to the animal shelter with my dad to look for a kitten, then we walked through the dog's section and all these dogs were barking, I got so scared I began to cry. I really feel like that is how dogs feel inside of a shelter and I read about shelter syndrome .Rocky really shines the light on the effects of dogs in these shelters.
You have a gift working with dogs. They feel safe with and trust you. It's very refreshing to see dogs in a shelter transform to confident, happy creatures. Thank you and God Bless you!!
Interesting work with the Chocolate Labrador. Good observations, like he just wanted to escape the room...because you were in it. Also, that he had such abnormal behavior for a normally happy, kind dog type. How nice Charlie responded to peace, a bath, kindness, etc. Enjoyed the work for Wednesday and that the Golden Retriever got a home.
My husband n i rescued a chocolate lab. She was 8 n she was blind n diabetic n of course had never been to the vet. She only weighed 27lbs when we took her. Her coat was so dull n horrible. We started keeping check on her sugar, giving her shots n the right food for diabetics. She only lived about a year n a half but she finally got up to 58lbs n her coat was gorgeous! Better looking then our other dogs! She was such a sweetheart❤❤❤ I just dont understand how people can abuse n neglect any animal!
I’m all teary-eyed because of Charlie I hate seeing any dog shut down like that but I’m free that’s normally outgoing and super affectionate just breaks my heart. Charlie, I just want to let you know that it’s all up from here have rocky and a whole support system behind you. You, my friend are definitely going to find your forever home a home where people shower you with love, affection treats, Toy’s adventures and warming embrace.
I had yellow labs and this broke my heart. Labs are the sweetest dogs ever. How can anyone mistreat any animals or living beings like this? Thanks a million for all you do for this chocolate lab and all animals! You are the best! Please continue doing what you are doing.
This groomer is absolutely AMAZING!! She's making me cry! Not that ur work isn't acknowledged, ur awesome sauce in ur own rite! But this groomer is off the charts! She's just incredible! The reaction she creates is unbelievable!
I love how Rocky didn’t blame Teddy, a lot of people would, a lot more then you’d think actually, but I love how Rocky is so, so gentle with dogs! It’s truly inspiring! ❤
The fact is that NO dog is born aggressive or depressed. Its the owner who mistreats the animals. It should be a law that to own a dog or any form of animal that you would need a 4 weeks course on how to treat and train the dog. Learn how to read the dogs signs. I would love to do the same as Rocky does but here in Denmark we dont have shelters like the US.
Adopting a dog that has been abandoned or mistreated is amazing. I adopted a dog that I was told they just "didn't love her". I love her to pieces which is why what you do is so amazing and warms my heart.
It's so painful to see so many neglected animals in shelters, what does that say of us humans as a species😢? Thanks for giving these dogs the opportunity they deserve 👏👏
someone posted a comment on another video that said "humans don't deserve animals". My heart just breaks for that Chocolat lab and all the wonderful wonderful doggies🐾🐾🐾
My prayers r that Charlie gets a furever home quick. He's so handsome n a BIG thx you to Mel for giving Charlie a much needed bath. N u can see just how much he enjoyed it n then afterwards the way he just came out of his Shell n started playing with the toys n wiggly his tail❤ keep us updated Rocky on him🤞🙏👏👏👏
Charlie is so adorable. I hope he finds his forever home. It’s unfortunate that some people doesn’t realize the commitment it takes of having a pet. When you have a dog or a cat or any other animal, it’s through thick or thin, in sickness or in health, rain or shine, snow or sleet…
I have a chocolate lab mix and just watching Charlie made me cry. That poor sweet boy. Chocolate labs are so special and to see him so shut down is so very sad. Thank you for everything you and the shelter do for these dogs.
Oh, Charlie tugged on my heartstrings so much. What a lovely, frightened dog; I'm so sorry for everything he's been through. Rocky, you made a huge difference in his demeanor and what a change after his groom!🥰
Thank you again so much for what you do for these poor dogs!!! I’m so happy for Teddy and that it was the guys who found him who are now his forever home. I hope the chocolate lab finds a responsible home soon maybe with a brother or sister who help him get his confidence back.❤❤❤
Seeing such a wonderful dog like Charlie being so scared and shy, just breaks my heart, but seeing his real personality coming out, is just heart warming, and proofs that love and kindness have the biggest impact on dog's life, as they are ready to give all the love in the world to their family.
Please some kind heart adopt this beautiful sweet chocolate baby Charlie ❤ 🐶 🍫 Give him a nice warm bath, brush his fur gently, feed him nice healthy organic food, take him to the vet to treat any possible infections he might have (I noticed the scars on his ears possibly due to ear infections or allergies) and you’ll have yourself a beautiful and lovely furbaby, a new family member, your best friend for life 💖 Please Edit: I see you already groomed this sweet boy, so whoever adopts him only has the other things I mentioned left to do 😊❤
Click on the description, then scroll down to where there's a link to find out more about all the dogs show in the video. I wish the link were stickied or further up in the description to make it easier to find.
@@et8138: Click on the link I posted for you, scroll down until you see “Adopt Charlie” click on it and you will see the updates saying “Charlie was adopted “ , hope this helps. 👍👍😊😊🐕🐕
Thank you so much for letting us know about Charlie having been adopted! I (virtually) fall in love with some of these babies & these days can’t afford to donate $, will when things get better though.
I am so impressed with what a great shelter this is! Everyone cares so much, and there are so many people who put in the work to help these dogs get adopted. All the staff is amazing, especially the groomers who go above and beyond to help these dogs look good and feel better. And if I still lived in California, I would be driving there now to adopt Charlie! He'd have a wonderful home with me and my two rescues, and gets lots of walks, good food and plenty of cuddles. ❤❤❤
Hi!!! So Wonderful and Heartwarming to see the Love these Beautiful Souls receive from All of the Compassionate people there❤️🐾🐾❤️ !!! Deep Gratitude to Every One ❣️🐾🐾❣️ It is 💔 to see the horrible damage a human can do to these Precious Dogs,! Please has Charlie been adopted to a Forever Loving Home yet??? Please if you can let us know🐾🐾❤️ !!! I'm So Happy I found you and all of these Good Kind Caring Loving People and "met" the Sweet Loving Dogs❤🐾🐾❤️ !!! I pray They All Find their Loving Caring Kind Home They Deserve a Beautiful Life❤️❤️❤️!!!
Rocky. Thank you for your outstanding unwavering commitment to get these wonderful canines into a loving home and showing them the love they so desperately need. If i had the question of which dog i'd take home? that would be charlie WITHOUT HESITATION. labradors are the smartest most loyal happy go lucky friends one could ever hope for. and what he's had to go through in his life, in my eyes the worst betrayal of a gentle soul.who's sole purpose in live is to give love
Yep, I'd be right there with you. They are magnificent loving bears with an unwavering loyalty, and this poor boy needs to be given that in return for all that he's been through. As someone else said, it would make his journey so much easier if the home he went to already had another dog to help him on his road to recovery as an extra guide to show him that he's now safe and secure and home for good.
Man, i would take that Charlie boy in a milisecond🥰 Also, Mel is an angel, what a beautiful person. To people that adopted Teddy, you guys rock. Thank you for being great human beings👊🏼
we had a blue healer ,it took us a very long time for her to trusut us,,she was a great mate,i miss her ,bit like the choc lab u have,this makes my heart smile,thank u all for looking after all our friends
My sweet, beautiful chocolate lab is cuddled up with me as I watch this. She's the 4 one I've had over the last 50 years. I don't know how anyone could even harm one of these babies.
Wow! I wish every adoprion agency could have you to set it up and train the staff. You are the key component in making a happy, clean and loving environment. Thank you for what you do.
So much love and prayers for a loving and forever home for CHARLIE....when he gives ROCKY his paw - I can't even💔. One of the most important messages in this Video is that ANY breed can find themselves in a shelter - Teddy and Charlie prove that to be true - ADOPT don't SHOP! Thank you to Mel for the amazing love and care she shows her clients - Charlie was in such need of TLC and the kisses he gives Mel - well you know! And last but not least ROCKY thank you for your advocacy!
Omg i want to just love him… he deserves the best life ever, i have two Chocolate labs and have had nothing but labs my whole life. Love Labs man Ioveee man
My heart is breaking for the Chocolate Lab, Charlie. It usually they are pretty bright & outgoing... have never seen the Lab shut down like that... Not sure what he went thru. Thanks Rocky for all the work he is an angel!
I absolutely love you and your wife for speaking for these dogs that can’t speak for themselves. It is really difficult to see a dog that has completely shut down. That may mean that abuse has happened and they just don’t know how to act. So they bury their face in the wall. I know how that feels and I would not wish that on anyone. Thank you both so much for all you do!! ❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏
I love chocolate labs. I had two. One I raised from a puppy (she was the runt and I got her cheap.... such a great dog), the other one I got from someone who traveled a lot and left their poor chocolate in a small kennel. When we got her, she was full of flees and could barely walk. It was pitiful. She soon learned to run and play with our other lab (and of course we took care of the flea issue). She was also a great dog. These dogs are awesome!
We are owned by a chocolate lab named Mandy. Seeing Charlie broke my heart. I can’t imagine our Mandy looking like that. Chocolates are puppies for life. Everyone lovingly refers to our Mandy as a chocolate mousse because she so sweet.
I got so sad to see Charlie terrified, shut in his self...but i was amazed of the change in less than24 hours, thanks to Rocky. I do not own a dog and i live in Italy. I really hope that Charlie gets adopted by good people right away❤
Love what you do! Respect to Mel for giving Charlie that very loving brush-wash-dry. Charlie's decompressing enough to kiss Mel's face... speaks volumes.
Hello Rocky. I am a cat person,I have a cat named Rocky, because when i finally caught him as a kitten, he had to be a Fighter(Rocky) or he wasnt going to live. He was that sick. He is now 11 and fathered 8 kittens when he was 2. I'm here to say that watching your channel and these dogs stories just stomps right on my heart. No animal should go unloved or abused in any way. Bless you for what you and the shelters do. ❤🙏🙏❤️
My Baba(Ukrainian for Grandma) had a Golden Retriever on her Farm 50+ yrs ago. It was the Nicest Dog I have seen. So gentle and tolerant of the Monsters(grandchildren) that came to visit her. When he went to the Kennel in the Sky, the replacement was a Border Collie, wasn't the same.
Rocky, I truly believe that you're a doggie angel. The time you take to spend time with these dogs is truly amazing. You're so good with these dogs you really understand them and you seem to know what each individual dog needs. God bless your heart for doing what you do. We need more people in this world like you to help these poor lonely dogs. You're truly a hero! 😊
Love everyone but shout out to Mel. Mel, your kindness and gentle love is just what these babies need. Hats off to you lady. You have my love and deep respect! Way to go everyone!!!
Rocky, THANK YOU for all you do for these precious animals! They're ALL so beautiful!!! So happy for adorable Teddy! How I wish that every dog on the planet was loved the way all dogs deserve - till their final breath. Praying that Charlie and Wednesday....and ALL these sweet pups are adopted by loving families very soon!❤♥♥
Mel, thank you for all you do with these beautiful Pups. You’re a crucial part of giving these beautiful pups the confidence they need to find their forever homes
I want to take all of them home and give them a beautiful life. What Rocky does changes the lives of the dogs and people he works with every day. He is such a blessing to the fur baby world ❤ Ty for all you do Rocky!
I feel sorry for what the dogs have been going through Rocky, I’m so proud of you and your team for helping them. If I met you and your team one day Rocky I’d shake your and their hands to show gratitude.
I’ve been blessed to have had 2 chocolate labs in my life and to see Charlie so broken was very upsetting…amazing what you were able to do in one day…what a wonderful dog he is
New to your channel, I did (and actually do) not dare to watch these video's as I am still trying to cope with the loss of my wife and my two dogs, of which one was a beautiful black Labrador. When I see a dog in this condition I feel an instant sadness. What must this awesome creature have endured to become like this. Unimaginable. Thanks for your great work in giving these beauties confidence to move on. 👍✌️
That Lab is beautiful . His eyes are so expressive. I hope he gets a wonderful home soon. Unfortunately, I live in the Caribbean. Would have loved to adopt him.
Wish I lived closer Charlie is my kind of Dog…. I have a rescue that used to be just like Charlie, now, she’s traveled around with me, loving the car rides, doggie day care and she has meet so many people. Don’t let the shyness detour you, they do come full circle.
I've always thought that labs have the sweetest faces on any dog I've ever seen. They have such pure, clear eyes. It's like you're able to see right into their heart. So to see how broken Charlie was and still is just breaks my heart. I hope Charlie (and all the other dogs!) find their forever home where they get the love they absolutely deserve. ♥ So much love Rocky & crew.
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What you've done for Charlie is nothing short of incredible. He was so much more open to interaction with people after you sat with him. Another Tuesday, another life saved by your kindness.
Is the Chocolate Lab still available? I'm only over in Nevada...I can come get him in a day or two after you tell me, okay? I have one Black Lab and several cats ( I do TNR and rescue).
@@teddycudaaaaah I hope you get him, he looks so loving❤❤👍
@RockyKanaka any news about Raymond?
Rocky, posted separately. If you look, my husband and I will take Charlie if we can get him to Illinois. We are retired, empty nesters, both our dogs passed away last summer within 3 weeks of each other. It broke my heart, and I have not wanted to get another dog until I saw Charlie. We can give him the home and love he needs. We live in a rural area😂 on an acre of land with a full fenced in back yard. Temperpedic dog beds waiting, several lab cousins to play with when he's ready, healthy homemade food, lots of pets and adventures, and an immeasurable amount of love to give. Can you get us any info about flying animals through airlines coach or private airline services?
I wouldn't know where to begin. Hey Rocky, you could bring him to us! Check out where Charlie is going to live and play and eat as well as visit some wonderful shelters in our area as well as quite a few breeders. You might find it interesting! Take care 😊
My family and I rescued a chocolate lab who was moments away from being put down, and my mother decided that wasn’t going to happen and we sped over there and adopted him. He had been blinded by his previous owner who gave him horse medicine to heal his heart worms. But he’s in a much better home with us now, and even though he’s blind he knows his way around our house
Bless you ❤
God bless you❤
Thank you 👍
Horse medicine? 🤬 people are so dumb. Thank you for rescuing ❤
@@missindependent1973humans took it for covid also. Some did bleach for a virus.
We rescued a black lab who had spent the first months of her life tied in a yard. She was punished for digging and was afraid of sticks. She turned into the most amazing stick retriever.
As an owner of a black lab girl, this brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for all the beautiful work you and the rest do.
Although I'm a total cat person, this made me tear up, too. These are sentient beings just like us, and seeing one so broken down and then watching the spark reignite - these peoples' work is incredible.
What type of dog is that on your profile pic to the left?
@@popp1040 he's a cross between a border collie and a greyhound 😊
It really is heartbreaking to see these dogs get so downtrodden. Yet seeing how they respond to love is so encouraging.
All living creatures want love ...but doggy are most loving creatures God has made ❤
Had to put our 11 yr old chocolate to sleep last year when he got cancer. Broke our hearts. He was the sweetest soul you'd ever meet. I still miss him all the time. Chocolates are the best dogs ever.
im sorry for ur loss sir.
They really are. Ours had to be put down exactly 2 months ago. God I loved him. It was so tough to let him go. Rest in peace, my friend. Such sweet friends, and to see them this way really hurts too. It is good to see that some people actually do really care about them though. Thank you for all of your hard work and the videos you create.
@@alexfagnan7469I'm sorry for the loss of your precious doggy.
The paw in Rocky's hand made me tear up. What this poor dog must have been through to be so skittish and tentative, I cant imagine. I wish I could take him and take his pain away.
A great foster and forever home and tons of love will do it.
Happily for dogs, they let their past go once love shows up.
@@iyamwhatiyam547Yup and lots of love, attention and support will help heal these poor dogs of their past trauma
This is why I love dogs and cats and animals so much. More than people. I have seen the truth about society based on animal cruelty, and the amount of selfish, cruel people out there will astound you. We also have way, way too many damn breeders.
Yes, me too. I hope we get an update soon.
My dog is really skittish,has been since he was a pup, he was like that when I got him( just his personality)he is however getting alot better with tons of work from myself. So just because he's skittish doesn't always mean they've been abused or neglected
Nothing makes me happier than to see a sad dog come out of its shell and blossom in a loving household.
It's truly something beautiful to behold.
Oh, Charlie is breaking my heart. To see a Labrador shut down is the complete opposite of what they are naturally. They are so exuberant and full of love and humor. Hopefully Charlie gets a loving forever home soon, as he deserves the best dog life possible. I would take him in a heartbeat if I was allowed one more dog, but my town limits it to three, so I cannot. Dear Charlie, I’m rooting for you!💕🐾🐾
You TOWN won't let you have more than 3 dogs? I had no idea that was a thing.
@@jobe6792 Many cities and towns have ordinances limiting the number of dogs a resident can have. It is an effort to prevent hoarding situations and unlicensed wanton breeding of dogs. All dogs are required to have current vaccinations and an active license issued through our local county humane society.
@@jobe6792each city and town can set their own guidelines.
@@jobe6792, I had no idea either. A shame if one is a REALLY responsible and loving owner, err family companion all around.
So warm and fantastic to see this! You are a real hero engaging you so much! If i could live my life again I wish I could do what you do! This video should be seen by everybody to realise how good it is that they get good and a little care but they are still living such an unworthy life.
Thanks for what you are doing for these wonderful animals!
Keep up your fantastic work!
Regards from Sweden.❤️
As a dog lover, Labrador Retrievers in particular (my 14 year old lab passed in July), it hurts my heart to see this pup like this. As you say, it seems inherently wrong. Him happily jumping and playing put a huge smile on my face.
Chocolate Labs are beautiful sweet dogs, so to see him in a shelter looking terrified something is terribly wrong.
It seems like he was abused, that slow cautious shake just made me feel so sad.
Also goldies is so sweet also surprised he was in there too, he's such a good boy.
His poor muzzle??
Why is it scarred?😢
That just sucks
I pray a nice family with kids adopts him
@@lovepet4565 I agree with you, I have me and my family have always loved labs so this this story was so sad and heart warming ❤️❤️❤️
@@lovepet4565 I'm thinking that might be saliva he whipped onto his nose or an old scar. I agree he deserves so much love
@@LinkaBellGAME I agree after his bath it was gone poor guy
How can anyone do that to a dog
They are GODS emissary on Earth
❤I am so falling in love with chocolate labs. I hope he finds a home
I’ve had labradors all of my life (I’m 54), and I’ve never, ever seen one act like this. It’s just heartbreaking! This poor boy has obviously been neglected and abused. How could anyone treat an animal so horribly?! I have a yellow male lab right now, as well as a cream colored male Frenchie. All a Labrador wants to do is love you and be with you. I really hope and pray that someone sees that precious boy and adopts him, and loves him to pieces! If I lived closer to you, I live in Michigan, I would come and get him. Thank you so much for all that you do, too.
Hi Lisa where are you from❤😊
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You're right. It must have taken a lot of abuse to hurt this sweetheart. I hope his sadness is behind him.
He seemed to be mirroring Rocky.....😢
It never ceases to amaze me how resilient dogs are, despite abuse and abandonment they always respond to kindness, don't give up, carry on saving these little fellas
Watch Takis Shelter. You can't believe the abandoned, abused and sick dogs that he has absolutely turned around!
This is why dogs are better than humans
I have a yellow lab she is the happiest dog in the world she is mu life saver I also have a northern Inuit but my chunky monkey has a special place as she helped me through some really dark times. It so sad to see a lab so shut down as they are such happy friendly dogs. Poor boy I hope he found a great home xx
Rocky does so much for all these dogs❤
i know, it’s so sweet ❤ 🥹
He is awesome!
I just turned into a fan.
I am going to pay a visit to the nearest shelter.
This video really helped me realize going to a shelter should be first stop for a dog. I think because I have never been to my local animal shelter, that getting to see all the amazing dogs and your feedback on why they may manifest some issues in that difficult context, really helped me to see the light on this. I thnk more people would adopt if they saw what you show here. Thank you
BEST THING you ll ever do!
Agreed
It really depends where you live. In my county the shelter is usually pretty empty. Probably 80% of the runs are empty. Most of the dogs they do have are pit bulls/mixes. My county really probably should be bringing in out of county dogs because they have such a nice facility being underused.
Someone told me about the shelter I went to, and I found my bestie 😊
I love how patient you are with these troubled dogs. You are a gem!
I lost my rescue chocolate lab 3 weeks ago, so seeing Charlie really affected me. Mine knew he was loved and experienced 2 years of total happiness. He returned that love 10x over.
When I was little I went to the exact same adoption center and adopted a dog that was Neglected Thank you for helping these dogs❤
When I was a little girl I went to the animal shelter with my dad to look for a kitten, then we walked through the dog's section and all these dogs were barking, I got so scared I began to cry. I really feel like that is how dogs feel inside of a shelter and I read about shelter syndrome .Rocky really shines the light on the effects of dogs in these shelters.
You have a gift working with dogs. They feel safe with and trust you. It's very refreshing to see dogs in a shelter transform to confident, happy creatures. Thank you and God Bless you!!
Interesting work with the Chocolate Labrador. Good observations, like he just wanted to escape the room...because you were in it. Also, that he had such abnormal behavior for a normally happy, kind dog type. How nice Charlie responded to peace, a bath, kindness, etc. Enjoyed the work for Wednesday and that the Golden Retriever got a home.
My husband n i rescued a chocolate lab. She was 8 n she was blind n diabetic n of course had never been to the vet. She only weighed 27lbs when we took her. Her coat was so dull n horrible. We started keeping check on her sugar, giving her shots n the right food for diabetics. She only lived about a year n a half but she finally got up to 58lbs n her coat was gorgeous! Better looking then our other dogs! She was such a sweetheart❤❤❤ I just dont understand how people can abuse n neglect any animal!
I’m all teary-eyed because of Charlie I hate seeing any dog shut down like that but I’m free that’s normally outgoing and super affectionate just breaks my heart. Charlie, I just want to let you know that it’s all up from here have rocky and a whole support system behind you. You, my friend are definitely going to find your forever home a home where people shower you with love, affection treats, Toy’s adventures and warming embrace.
I had yellow labs and this broke my heart. Labs are the sweetest dogs ever. How can anyone mistreat any animals or living beings like this? Thanks a million for all you do for this chocolate lab and all animals! You are the best! Please continue doing what you are doing.
This groomer is absolutely AMAZING!! She's making me cry!
Not that ur work isn't acknowledged, ur awesome sauce in ur own rite! But this groomer is off the charts! She's just incredible! The reaction she creates is unbelievable!
Yep I’m really liking the groomer too…
I love how Rocky didn’t blame Teddy, a lot of people would, a lot more then you’d think actually, but I love how Rocky is so, so gentle with dogs! It’s truly inspiring! ❤
Yea I bet if dogs can talk, they would tell us what happened to them.
Yea I bet if dogs can talk they would tell us what happened to them.
Its a great thing for people to understand what it means to be reactive. The dogs do not act out on purpose. There’s always an underlying reason.
The fact is that NO dog is born aggressive or depressed. Its the owner who mistreats the animals. It should be a law that to own a dog or any form of animal that you would need a 4 weeks course on how to treat and train the dog. Learn how to read the dogs signs. I would love to do the same as Rocky does but here in Denmark we dont have shelters like the US.
@@laurelgirard8475 I totally agree!
Adopting a dog that has been abandoned or mistreated is amazing. I adopted a dog that I was told they just "didn't love her". I love her to pieces which is why what you do is so amazing and warms my heart.
It's so painful to see so many neglected animals in shelters, what does that say of us humans as a species😢? Thanks for giving these dogs the opportunity they deserve 👏👏
Humans are the cruelest creatures on this planet. But on the good side, humans can also be the kindest creatures too.
someone posted a comment on another video that said "humans don't deserve animals". My heart just breaks for that Chocolat lab and all the wonderful wonderful doggies🐾🐾🐾
I am in Germany and have 2 Labs....this makes me so sad...wish I could take Charlie, show him how much he is loved in this world...
Hi ghost where are you doing today❤😊
My prayers r that Charlie gets a furever home quick. He's so handsome n a BIG thx you to Mel for giving Charlie a much needed bath. N u can see just how much he enjoyed it n then afterwards the way he just came out of his Shell n started playing with the toys n wiggly his tail❤ keep us updated Rocky on him🤞🙏👏👏👏
I had a black lab and this dear chocolate has my heart!
Hi dawn how are you doing today❤😊😊
Charlie is so adorable. I hope he finds his forever home. It’s unfortunate that some people doesn’t realize the commitment it takes of having a pet. When you have a dog or a cat or any other animal, it’s through thick or thin, in sickness or in health, rain or shine, snow or sleet…
Seeing the lab transform and being a good boy was so heartwarming. ❤ Definitely put a smile on my face.
I have a chocolate lab mix and just watching Charlie made me cry. That poor sweet boy. Chocolate labs are so special and to see him so shut down is so very sad. Thank you for everything you and the shelter do for these dogs.
Good bless all of you people who work so hard to care for animals.
Hi jayemes where are you from 😊❤
@@kenhartman9981 Australia 🇦🇺
@@jayemes1552 Nice place I live in Oklahoma city but I'm currently working here in Syria...
@@jayemes1552 Are you originally from Australia🇦🇺
@kenhartman9981 Born and bred Aussie. Yes it is beautiful 😍
What kind of work do you do all the way over in Syria?
Oh, Charlie tugged on my heartstrings so much. What a lovely, frightened dog; I'm so sorry for everything he's been through. Rocky, you made a huge difference in his demeanor and what a change after his groom!🥰
So sad to see abused, neglected and abandoned dogs. Thank you Rocky for knowing dogs so well and being so good to them.
Thank you again so much for what you do for these poor dogs!!! I’m so happy for Teddy and that it was the guys who found him who are now his forever home. I hope the chocolate lab finds a responsible home soon maybe with a brother or sister who help him get his confidence back.❤❤❤
Seeing such a wonderful dog like Charlie being so scared and shy, just breaks my heart, but seeing his real personality coming out, is just heart warming, and proofs that love and kindness have the biggest impact on dog's life, as they are ready to give all the love in the world to their family.
Please some kind heart adopt this beautiful sweet chocolate baby Charlie ❤ 🐶 🍫 Give him a nice warm bath, brush his fur gently, feed him nice healthy organic food, take him to the vet to treat any possible infections he might have (I noticed the scars on his ears possibly due to ear infections or allergies) and you’ll have yourself a beautiful and lovely furbaby, a new family member, your best friend for life 💖 Please
Edit: I see you already groomed this sweet boy, so whoever adopts him only has the other things I mentioned left to do 😊❤
When Charlie offered his paw out, that was the real sign of trust.
Thank you for doing everything you do. It can be so intense but we need more people like you. Thank you 😊
Looks like Charlie got adopted! 🎉🐾 I really hope we get an update on him and his new forever home!
Click on the description, then scroll down to where there's a link to find out more about all the dogs show in the video. I wish the link were stickied or further up in the description to make it easier to find.
@@et8138: Click on the link I posted for you, scroll down until you see “Adopt Charlie” click on it and you will see the updates saying “Charlie was adopted “ , hope this helps. 👍👍😊😊🐕🐕
Sure hope so
Thank you so much for letting us know about Charlie having been adopted! I (virtually) fall in love with some of these babies & these days can’t afford to donate $, will when things get better though.
I am so impressed with what a great shelter this is! Everyone cares so much, and there are so many people who put in the work to help these dogs get adopted. All the staff is amazing, especially the groomers who go above and beyond to help these dogs look good and feel better. And if I still lived in California, I would be driving there now to adopt Charlie! He'd have a wonderful home with me and my two rescues, and gets lots of walks, good food and plenty of cuddles. ❤❤❤
I hope he gets pampered and spoiled! That’s what he deserves!
This is truly an amazing shelter! Thank you to everyone who cares for these dogs!
Just came across your channel, your videos melt my heart, i would take every single one if only i could. God bless you all x
This was so sweet.
Let's get cooking. 🐈⬛🐈🐅
Ny chocolate lab just passed away the best dog i ever had so protective .he followed me everywhere
Yes, we all have many things to learn from dogs. ❤
🙏 agree. thank you
That's a fact.
Hi!!! So Wonderful and Heartwarming to see the Love these Beautiful Souls receive from All of the Compassionate people there❤️🐾🐾❤️ !!! Deep Gratitude to Every One ❣️🐾🐾❣️ It is 💔 to see the horrible damage a human can do to these Precious Dogs,!
Please has Charlie been adopted to a Forever Loving Home yet??? Please if you can let us know🐾🐾❤️ !!!
I'm So Happy I found you and all of these Good Kind Caring Loving People and "met" the Sweet Loving Dogs❤🐾🐾❤️ !!! I pray They All Find their Loving Caring Kind Home They Deserve a Beautiful Life❤️❤️❤️!!!
Rocky.
Thank you for your outstanding unwavering commitment to get these wonderful canines into a loving home and showing them the love they so desperately need. If i had the question of which dog i'd take home? that would be charlie WITHOUT HESITATION. labradors are the smartest most loyal happy go lucky friends one could ever hope for. and what he's had to go through in his life, in my eyes the worst betrayal of a gentle soul.who's sole purpose in live is to give love
Yep, I'd be right there with you. They are magnificent loving bears with an unwavering loyalty, and this poor boy needs to be given that in return for all that he's been through. As someone else said, it would make his journey so much easier if the home he went to already had another dog to help him on his road to recovery as an extra guide to show him that he's now safe and secure and home for good.
Whatever you're doing makes me feel so inspired❤❤❤love you, I'll definitely Adopt a pet when I graduate
Man, i would take that Charlie boy in a milisecond🥰
Also, Mel is an angel, what a beautiful person.
To people that adopted Teddy, you guys rock. Thank you for being great human beings👊🏼
we had a blue healer ,it took us a very long time for her to trusut us,,she was a great mate,i miss her ,bit like the choc lab u have,this makes my heart smile,thank u all for looking after all our friends
Rocky you are the "BEST" and Mel is an 😇 Angel she's so gentle with the dogs ❤🐾❤️
My sweet, beautiful chocolate lab is cuddled up with me as I watch this. She's the 4 one I've had over the last 50 years. I don't know how anyone could even harm one of these babies.
Wow! I wish every adoprion agency could have you to set it up and train the staff. You are the key component in making a happy, clean and loving environment. Thank you for what you do.
See any BASSET HOUNDS
We had a chocolate lab for 16yrs the nicest dog with the kindest nature. They are beautiful dogs x
So much love and prayers for a loving and forever home for CHARLIE....when he gives ROCKY his paw - I can't even💔. One of the most important messages in this Video is that ANY breed can find themselves in a shelter - Teddy and Charlie prove that to be true - ADOPT don't SHOP! Thank you to Mel for the amazing love and care she shows her clients - Charlie was in such need of TLC and the kisses he gives Mel - well you know! And last but not least ROCKY thank you for your advocacy!
Omg i want to just love him… he deserves the best life ever, i have two Chocolate labs and have had nothing but labs my whole life. Love Labs man Ioveee man
My heart is breaking for the Chocolate Lab, Charlie. It usually they are pretty bright & outgoing... have never seen the Lab shut down like that... Not sure what he went thru. Thanks Rocky for all the work he is an angel!
So sadly to see suffering, fears, sickness, lonlyness, homeless dogs, puppys. Good people who take care and give them a home.
I absolutely love you and your wife for speaking for these dogs that can’t speak for themselves. It is really difficult to see a dog that has completely shut down. That may mean that abuse has happened and they just don’t know how to act. So they bury their face in the wall. I know how that feels and I would not wish that on anyone. Thank you both so much for all you do!! ❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏
I love chocolate labs. I had two. One I raised from a puppy (she was the runt and I got her cheap.... such a great dog), the other one I got from someone who traveled a lot and left their poor chocolate in a small kennel. When we got her, she was full of flees and could barely walk. It was pitiful. She soon learned to run and play with our other lab (and of course we took care of the flea issue). She was also a great dog. These dogs are awesome!
We are owned by a chocolate lab named Mandy. Seeing Charlie broke my heart. I can’t imagine our Mandy looking like that. Chocolates are puppies for life. Everyone lovingly refers to our Mandy as a chocolate mousse because she so sweet.
It's so heartwarming to see you with so much love and compassion and empathy u. Have for our pets gods blessings to you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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Ha ha I like that. You r owned by your dog. We always say our dogs let us live in there house!❤❤❤
I pray Rocky finds his loving and forever home. He’s so sweet.
Hello Barbara where are you from
I got so sad to see Charlie terrified, shut in his self...but i was amazed of the change in less than24 hours, thanks to Rocky. I do not own a dog and i live in Italy. I really hope that Charlie gets adopted by good people right away❤
OMG I feel so bad for these dog but I am glad that the people are taking care of
Love what you do! Respect to Mel for giving Charlie that very loving brush-wash-dry. Charlie's decompressing enough to kiss Mel's face... speaks volumes.
You are so right! Absolutely!
Charlie made me cry. I'm so happy he is learning to trust again.
Hello Rocky. I am a cat person,I have a cat named Rocky, because when i finally caught him as a kitten, he had to be a Fighter(Rocky) or he wasnt going to live. He was that sick. He is now 11 and fathered 8 kittens when he was 2. I'm here to say that watching your channel and these dogs stories just stomps right on my heart. No animal should go unloved or abused in any way. Bless you for what you and the shelters do. ❤🙏🙏❤️
My Baba(Ukrainian for Grandma) had a Golden Retriever on her Farm 50+ yrs ago. It was the Nicest Dog I have seen. So gentle and tolerant of the Monsters(grandchildren) that came to visit her. When he went to the Kennel in the Sky, the replacement was a Border Collie, wasn't the same.
I LOVE how you take these babies to the lovely groomer lady ❤❤❤ It helps the dogs and it helps the shelter, you are an Angel
Charlie deserves better than whatever he has been through. Shame on whoever put this baby through his torture.
I wish I could hug and kiss him. Healing and love sent to him.
Rocky, I truly believe that you're a doggie angel. The time you take to spend time with these dogs is truly amazing. You're so good with these dogs you really understand them and you seem to know what each individual dog needs. God bless your heart for doing what you do. We need more people in this world like you to help these poor lonely dogs. You're truly a hero! 😊
Love everyone but shout out to Mel. Mel, your kindness and gentle love is just what these babies need. Hats off to you lady. You have my love and deep respect! Way to go everyone!!!
Rocky, THANK YOU for all you do for these precious animals! They're ALL so beautiful!!! So happy for adorable Teddy! How I wish that every dog on the planet was loved the way all dogs deserve - till their final breath. Praying that Charlie and Wednesday....and ALL these sweet pups are adopted by loving families very soon!❤♥♥
Mel, thank you for all you do with these beautiful Pups. You’re a crucial part of giving these beautiful pups the confidence they need to find their forever homes
Poor baby. What has this baby been through to be so sad. Thank you for helping him. ❤❤❤❤
Hi pam where are you from😊
Charlie's a fighter! He'll make it and whomever adopts him will find true love❤❤❤❤❤❤
Love what you do. Can't watch because it makes me cry. I've got no time for tears.
I want to take all of them home and give them a beautiful life. What Rocky does changes the lives of the dogs and people he works with every day. He is such a blessing to the fur baby world ❤
Ty for all you do Rocky!
KINDNESS to animals shows what a great person you are , i am watching from the UK
I feel sorry for what the dogs have been going through Rocky, I’m so proud of you and your team for helping them. If I met you and your team one day Rocky I’d shake your and their hands to show gratitude.
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a sweet pie who deserves a home
I’ve been blessed to have had 2 chocolate labs in my life and to see Charlie so broken was very upsetting…amazing what you were able to do in one day…what a wonderful dog he is
Oh my gosh Rocky,
you are sweeter than sweet ❤ ❤ ❤️
I would take Charlie home in a heartbeat. He is sweet!
New to your channel, I did (and actually do) not dare to watch these video's as I am still trying to cope with the loss of my wife and my two dogs, of which one was a beautiful black Labrador.
When I see a dog in this condition I feel an instant sadness. What must this awesome creature have endured to become like this. Unimaginable.
Thanks for your great work in giving these beauties confidence to move on. 👍✌️
Charlie is the bestest boy. I love him ❤
That Lab is beautiful . His eyes are so expressive. I hope he gets a wonderful home soon. Unfortunately, I live in the Caribbean. Would have loved to adopt him.
Poor Charlie. I hope he get an owner that gives him the love he deserves
Wish I lived closer Charlie is my kind of Dog…. I have a rescue that used to be just like Charlie, now, she’s traveled around with me, loving the car rides, doggie day care and she has meet so many people. Don’t let the shyness detour you, they do come full circle.
Sweet Charlie. You really helped him come out of his shell of fear. God bless you Rocky.
You are a kind human Rocky & your team ❤️🇬🇧xxxxx
Hi carole ❤😊 how are you doing today😊❤
I saw (from your article) that Charlie got adopted!! I'm so glad for him. He needed outta there so badly. 😊❤
I find it so sad to see dogs this frightened of people 😢😢😢
I've always thought that labs have the sweetest faces on any dog I've ever seen. They have such pure, clear eyes. It's like you're able to see right into their heart. So to see how broken Charlie was and still is just breaks my heart. I hope Charlie (and all the other dogs!) find their forever home where they get the love they absolutely deserve. ♥ So much love Rocky & crew.
They are all so beautiful! Charlie, I pray you get the forever home you so deserve! He’s so precious!
Thank you!! Just found your channel and love it. All these beautiful pups and stories. Bless you!❤
Dogs are just the best, I really believe they're Man's Best Friend and Ally he will ever have.