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 the guest their favorite coffee drink.
Whether you're a coffee enthusiast, a dog lover, or simply seeking feel-good conversations, "Dogs and Coffee" is your new favorite way to celebrate the love and happiness animals bring into our lives. If you love Rocky Kanaka in Sitting with Dogs or seeing him on his farm growing Flip Coffee you will love this.
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We Couldn't Afford Our Dog Kobe's $60,000 Vet Bill..🥺
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 • Duration 52:08
I don't know if you have ever had vet bills climb so fast you don't know what to do but you will stop at nothing to help your dog! We've been there. Let's Talk about it. Get 50% off Sundays for Dogs with code ROCKY: https://sundaysfordogs.com/rocky 🐶 thank you for sponsoring!
In this episode, we share Kobe's full story and break down why vet bills have skyrocketed, private equity clinics, and every trick we use to cut medical costs in half.
The Dogs and Coffee Podcast with Rocky Kanaka and Kelly Kanaka covers everything from comedy and heartfelt rescue stories to navigating difficult dog behaviors and our favorite coffee drinks—all while Rocky tries his best to be a barista. 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.
Chapters: (00:00) Kobe's $60,000 Story & Why Vet Bills Are (10:09) How Sundays for Dogs Heals Rescue Pups (14:06) How Private Equity Took Over Vet Clinics (26:31) 5 Ways to Cut Your Vet Bill in Half (39:48) The Co-Op Solution & Top 10 Dog Names
Is our rescue dog Lilly still alive? The truth about her rare dwarfism diagnosis, plus what her DNA test revealed: 🥺🧬
Here https://rockykanaka.com/embark 🧬🐶 for the Only DNA Test I use and special thanks to Embark for Sponsoring this video.
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.
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.
🗳️ Support Rick's Campaign: Rick is a huge supporter of dog rescue and agritourism. If you want to skip a cup of coffee this week and donate $5 to his re-election, it makes a huge difference: https://www.osided2.com/
(Just a heads up: I don't normally do politics, but Rick has been such a massive advocate for our farm and rescue dogs that Kelly and I are personally backing him.)
00:00 Could Rescue Dogs Help Firefighters? 01:40 The Real History of Dalmatians & Fire Houses 16:40 The Mental Toll of Being a First 34:00 Rick's Rescue Dog Ranger 38:05 A Special Memorial for Ranger
We found a STRAY Dog on our Farm, can a Pet Psychic find her Home?
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 • Duration 59:51
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 about her final moments.
Learn to talk to animals with Nikki: nikkivasconez.com
0:00 - A Stray Dog Crashes the Podcast 3:30 - How a Lawyer Became an Animal Communicator 14:00 - Adopt Bolt! (Sundays for Dogs) 18:00 - Nikki Reads the Lost Stray Dog Live 36:00 - The Reality of Pet Grief 38:30 - What Katie the Puppy Wanted Us to Know 55:20 - Did Nikki Get it Right? (The Stray Reunion) For 30% off on Sundays For Dogs: https://www.rockykanaka.com/sundays30
FOLLOW US: Follow Rocky: / rockykanaka Follow Kelly: Follow DogsAndCoffee: ☕ Drink Coffee, Save Dogs: 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.
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 Shlesinger Coffee Order: Iced Coffee with half and half and cinnamon
Dog: Tibetan Spaniel and Chinese Village Dog mix, named Tian Fudog
Connect with Iliza On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilizas/
Someone Dumped Them After Selling Their Puppies..DNA Might Expose Who Did It
Thursday, August 27, 2026 • Duration 35:54
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?!
Rocky and Kelly give the full update on Buzz and Jessie, including Buzz's scary medical setback and Jessie's road to recovery. Then it's time for the big DNA reveal: Are they really Schnauzers? And more importantly, are these two adorable pups related? The results could help us learn where Buzz and Jessie came from and track down who neglected them.
CHAPTERS:
04:21 - Why Were These Dogs Neglected? 1
5:36 - We Take Them To The Vet
20:00 - Buzz's Medical Emergency
22:20 - Jessie Is Still A Puppy
24:17 - The DNA Results Are Here
28:45 - Are They Related?
31:05 - Adoptable Dog Of The Week: Anton
We Lost A Dog Last Night. We Refuse To Lose Another One.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 • Duration 47:45
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 Zach explains the Positive Change Program, which brings shelter dogs into prisons where incarcerated people train and rehabilitate them. The dogs get the skills they need to become adoptable, while the people caring for them get responsibility, purpose, connection, and a chance to build a different future. Some participants have gone on to become professional dog trainers after leaving prison. If you believe every dog deserves a second chance - and that sometimes saving a dog means saving a person, too, subscribe and join us every week.
🚨 HELP SAVE SLINK Slink is a Doberman/Great Dane who went through the Positive Change Program and was recently hospitalized after swallowing a towel. His surgery was brought down from $17,500 to $4,500, with the final cost expected to be approximately $6,000 - $8,000. 👉 Please use the YouTube Donate button directly on this video. 100% of donations made through the button go directly to Marley's Mutts to help save Slink.
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:
We're Out of Business?! What Happened to Our Grooming Van..
Monday, July 13, 2026 • Duration 49:51
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.
If you believe every shelter dog deserves a second chance, subscribe and join us as we build this mission one dog at a time. Become a Member: / @dogsandcoffee
ADOPTABLE DOG OF THE WEEK: Violet
Thank you for sharing to help get our adoptable dog a loving home!
01:25 Why We Bought a Grooming Van for Shelter Dogs
03:12 The Shocking Truth About How Grooming Saves Lives
No Doctor Would Listen..Until She Got a Service Dog Named Scout | Selma Blair
Monday, July 6, 2026 • Duration 57:03
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.
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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. #RockyKanaka #DogsAndCoffee #DogDNA
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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. This episode of our Dogs and Coffee podcast is all about the mix of comedy and real talk that defines our show. Whether we are discussing the state of dog rescue or just laughing about the things Iliza Shlesinger had to ask us, we love having you along for the journey. Make sure to subscribe for weekly conversations about rescue dogs and join the community to see what we are drinking next.
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 #schnauzer
26:05 - The Prison Program Giving Dogs & People a Second Chance
42:50 - Two Rescue Puppies And Our Fight to Save Slink
❤️ ADOPTABLE DOGS OF THE WEEK:
JACKIE BROWN & PEPPER
Thank you for sharing to help get these adoptable dogs loving homes!
Name: Jackie Brown & Pepper Age: Approximately 5 months old Breed: California Shelter Mutts Rescue: Marley's Mutts Location: CA Go here to learn more about Jackie Brown & Pepper: https://marleysmutts.org
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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.
