Sitting with a Pit Bull Abandoned in Night Drop, and the REAL reason her family put her there 🥺

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[@rockykanaka]

Something amazing just happened to Star ⭐️ Big update here rockykanaka.com/sitting-with-dogs-27/

[@carolwilder2289]

Such a beautiful Pit! I adore the breed and have owned & own several great Pits!❤️

[@frecklesandcoffee]

So happy ❤ she’s so cute

[@dinomite078]

What’s the update ? I didn’t read anything new . Did she get adopted ?

[@Lorraines1]

What is the best way to donate to Star's care?

[@shellyhayes8116]

It’s too bad that the owners couldn’t have provided info on stars leg or hip injury … she is so precious and beautiful if I could have a pet in my apt I’d take her in a heartbeat! I have a grand dog Lottie whom I love with all my heart❤ I hope Star finds the most perfect furever home.. she deserves the world ❤️🥰💕💗😍

[@tommy-ij9nd]

I’ve been a veterinarian for 35 year and as soon as she stood up I suspected that she has a torn cranial cruciate ligament. I’m gonna bet that the former owners took her to their vet and got an estimate of 4 to 8 thousand dollars to fix it. They probably love her a great deal but didn’t have the money to fix it. They were way too embarrassed to admit it so they listed her as a stray. Veterinary costs in this country have exploded and you can thank private equity firms and corporations that are snapping up veterinary clinics all across the country. Now veterinary costs are being dictated by greedy shareholders that can never seem to get enough money. I HATE what’s happening to the profession I love. Corporate greed is going to be the downfall of this great country!

[@LFortune]

Wow. I hd no idea this is what is happening. It's so sad and costing people their pets and pets their families. It's disgusting.

[@daw162]

Thanks for mentioning that. Just after reading the first part of your post, I thought, "private equity vet clinic greed". This is where that greed ultimately leads, abandoned animals and sometimes animal death. Vets who sell to private equity are just as greedy, selling their staffs and community down the river just to please their ego or monetary gluttony.

[@TruthIsTheNewHate84]

Thanks for explaining the cost thing. I had no idea what was causing the insane costs of vet care. Now I know.

[@user-sn3ek4vj2j]

Yeah it's really messed up. People having to give up their pets or even worse put them down 😢. I agree the costs are ridiculous. There are some places that do help low income people with vet services and there are places that help fund for vet services.some places even work with payment plans. There are vets that offer the grants and organizations that can help too. I couldn't imagine giving up my animal because they needed expensive care. I'd fight every way I could for my animal. I've got a Chihuahua I've rescued from my disowned "half sister 🤢" she was going to leave him in a cage as a baby outside in the cold with NOTHING but an empty cold cage. It made me so MAD! he was a puppy when my kid was a baby. I've kept him every since. I've had to pay deposits that were costly to keep him, but I couldn't give him up. Once we're in, we're in till the end. People need to stop being unloyal to these poor fur babies. I'm glad she got a good home in the long run. ☺️

[@vickiclark1998]

Greed is the #1 motivation for gouging hardworking people. They know how to work your emotions, and use your love for your animals as a way to manipulate you into things you can't afford, and are not guaranteed to even work. Sad.

[@glitterBombBaby]

Not going to lie. I started poking around to see where I could find and adopt this Lil sweetie from. Found her listing through your website....she's already been adopted. Sad for me but so so happy that someone rescued here.

[@kazzj62]

Oh bless you - she's so sweet .. I hope you can adopt another one though ♥

[@friskfitzgerald5941]

There have been other dogs that I've been interested in. I wish they could/would mention what shelter a particular dog is in. By the way Thank you Rocky for all the work you do!

[@mixedartsofmartialmadness5219]

🙏 she is adorable. If i didnt have 2 i would have done the same.... thank you.

[@AmandaPanda83]

I am sending you all the love and good vibes that you find a dog you love to rescue. There are so so many, especially pits. This one may be adopted. But I know there are so many more. Much ❤

[@glitterBombBaby]

@AmandaPanda83 oh absolutly! There's so many shelters where I live and the one in my county is always full sadly but it isn't a kill shelter so that's fortunate! But it sucks that there are so many pups without homes.

[@Su-mx7ix]

I swear pitties are made of 99% love and then the 1% is like vital organs and whatnot. She was so ready to love and be loved. She’s making one family so very lucky!

[@goatman3828]

I think you are 100% right. All the 'bucket head' dogs are just big Love Bugs. But the Pittie is just something special. They are everything humans should be. Love, loyal, selfless, kind.

[@MrJonavark]

This is for Star‘s vet bills and of course all the other animals that you are helping 💖

[@Hindukush_JW]

Amazing your such a hero ❤

[@tanjacouch3340]

Please help her leg. She deserves love and a good home. I am disabled and it hurts to be tossed away because your not 100%❤❤❤

[@laurabell4378]

Me too! Been there, one guy said to me, "you must have been so fun before your muscle disease!" Left that turd. Now, i put my heart and extra funds into puppers!!! Adopted two and they are so in tune with me and my needs! My friends say they are well behaved but spoiled. I just want them to have their best life!

[@user-pz4wh6co8v]

Oh

[@alexandrar9021]

@@laurabell4378 That is so beautiful. GOD bless you.

[@tammywooley2635]

I agree honey, i am disabled too

[@carolthomas770]

You are a precious kind soul ❤️

[@sortathesame8701]

My son adopted a 2 yr old pitbull that had been rescued from a fighting club. She was huge, but not aggressive, so they used her as a bait dog. Poor girl had scars from head to tail, but she was a friendly, funny, loving chunk of a dog! We lost her to cancer about a month ago, but first she spent 12 years giving unconditional love to everyone she met!

[@SeeLionsInTX]

❤❤❤

[@rodo472]

Your story is so similar to how we got our Lyla. She was confiscated by the country sheriff from a dog fighting ring. She too was the bait dog and had many scars. She's been through a horrible, horrible situation. Yet, she is the most loving, sweet dog you could imagine! We love her so much.

[@pamelalc63]

I know her passing must be so difficult for you. I am very sorry but I thank the Lord Jesus that she had you for 12 years 💕

[@Fanfanbalibar]

IS IT STILL POSSIBLE THAT THIS STILL EXISTS? I MEAN FIGHT DOGS, BAIT DOGS....... TH SO-CALLED "HUMANS" ARE DEVILS SOMETIMES........ @@rodo472

[@user-cv1mr4ny4w]

We have the same story. Our sweet pit was a rescue from a drug house. She had been abused and would not bark. She was the most lovable dog we ever had. Her best animal friend was a cat. She loved everyone. She was huge, 70 pounds of muscle and love.

[@sarvo001]

To help this beautiful being ❤

[@AnitaD28]

So kind of you. ❤

[@norbertpauwels7217]

From Belgium pe0ple have to think about having a dog before destroying a lovely dog like this and many more we need more people like you ,!!! Love from belgium

[@Bojan_V]

Oh wow, so generous of you. Thank you!

[@Kimjongilmao]

Wow, that’s awesome

[@devonmartinbasson]

you sir, are a legend.

[@lesliewarnell5172]

After i lost my house to Hurricane Harvey in 2017, none of my friends or family would allow me to leave my Black Lab with them, as i was moving into an extended-stay hotel for a few weeks. The hotel only allowed service-dogs. I was preparing for my fur baby and me to live on the street, before a friend finally allowed my baby to stay with her. There was no way i was placing my poochie *back* in a shelter. She is my child. She's brought so much joy into my life. Thank you Doc for the special work you do. You are appreciated. ♥

[@louiscyfer6944]

extended stay hotels allow dogs, in fact they are required to allow even emotional support dogs. if they say only service dogs, you say it is a service dog. people make such a drama out of things like this, when the solution is so simple. i am glad you didn't give up the dog, but this was so simple to solve. rocky is not a doc, he actually means really well, but he is such an idiot with dog behavior. it is nice to see someone who cares, but he is as dumb as the floor he is sitting on.

[@yogilune]

@@louiscyfer6944this comment is so unnecessarily aggressive😂

[@carolestephens8198]

⁠​⁠@@yogiluneYes, it is WAY TOO aggressive, and plain rude! I admire Rocky for the time and effort he gives to these “poor” under appreciated dogs. He does a whole heck of a lot more than the commenter, I’m willing to bet. Bless Rocky, the shelter, and all the deserving animals that end up there. Bless them all!

[@ddivincenzo1194]

@@louiscyfer6944 He probably knows more than you do.

[@chrisdoden132]

@@louiscyfer6944and you are an obnoxious jerk.

[@noyaat]

I hope this helps out with Star's medical bills, and she finds a forever family who deserves her!❤

[@TickityBoo70]

God bless you for such a generous donation ! ❤ ❤❤

[@sweetfreedom999]

Oh bless you and thank you for your wonderful kindness and empathy, which will be paid back in spades I'm sure. Wishing you a wonderful life. ❤️ 🐕 🙏

[@ganymeade5151]

@@sweetfreedom999 The Bible says that God sees the fall of a sparrow. God helps those who help the weakest among us.

[@goldencarla]

🙏🐾❤️🙌

[@efogg3]

Bless your heart! She is such a good girl.

[@pinky9440]

I am so glad they put her in night-drop instead of abandoning her somewhere unsafe. What a beautiful girl.

[@aermsche]

That was also my thought.

[@JessicaSimonson1976]

A good owner loves their dog to the end.....You don't give up on them because they are hurting. You step up and provide for them.

[@WaxPaper]

Exactly, we gotta be really careful about shaming people for shelter drop-offs. It's sooo much better than abandoning them outside. Once we solve that problem, then we can start worrying about proper shelter surrendering.

[@user-tk1xd9js1z]

@@WaxPaper How many dogs are killed in shelters every year?

[@ryanbareither89]

​@@JessicaSimonson1976 he explains why some owners can't do just that.

[@makino208]

I don't know how you do this without getting emotional. The moment she got into your lap, I was in tears 😭 sooo glad she got adopted

[@mariaking5533]

What a sweet girl!

[@Brendi1218]

Rocky's website was updated to say Star was adopted!!! A little part of me hopes Rocky adopted her but either way, she now has a loving home. It was undeniable that Kelly and Star had a beautiful bond.

[@DrRinggold]

Great news!

[@jacquidanke1263]

THAT MAKES MY HEART FEEL GOOD! LOVE ALL THE LOVE BEING GIVEN TO THIS PRETTY GIRL🥰. YOU ALL ARE SO SPECIAL TO THESE PUPS. GOD BLESS YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR THESE ANIMALS. LOVE WATCHING THE HAPPY ENDINGS.

[@giselafiege7169]

Thank you for this update! I’m so relieved it happened this fast! 🙏🐾🐾❣️

[@kathymcmc]

Thank you for updating us. I was sitting her all upset about this baby. She is so gorgeous and sweet.

[@lyns2686]

Thank you for the update! What great news!!! ❤❤

[@ReesieandLee]

Pitbull dogs are sent from heaven ❤❤❤ my girl was by my side every second of my recovery from a broken neck and quadriplegia. Even though I can kinda walk now, she won’t let me go down steps without her. She would let me hook my arm in her halter and she would drag me into the middle of my bed then sleep right next to me. For almost 3 years she’s been there for me ❤❤❤

[@terebrown2892]

Wishing you and your furbaby a wonderful summer and many happy moons. Y'all are both blessed.

[@carolynmariedimmick7884]

They are really all about their people.

[@petroonajourney3503]

I am so happy you found each other, you sure have been through a lot. The Lord God Almighty is good, all the time.

[@Caper1144]

They also put alot of people into heaven.

[@Caper1144]

@@carolynmariedimmick7884 Yes, they like the taste of people

[@Crawlerz2468]

I've just rescued a 15yo Pittie myself, he is the SWEETEST most loving thing ever. They are fantastically loving dogs.

[@christinep.4238]

Cried right out the gate!!! So sad and doesn’t know where her family is now and why she's in a cold/ lonely place....a shelter. She's sweet, loving, playful (I could see right away!!) & needs people to love and to love her. Blessings to Star ❤

[@chavasobreyra]

my girlfriend thinks i never cry -- little does she know I'm sitting here tears streaming hugging my dog. i love star! thank you rocky this channel is incredible.

[@mixedartsofmartialmadness5219]

🙏👊

[@marioadan7751]

She had what called happy tail

[@brendajohnson5975]

❤ You have a good heart

[@sanfordcohen4310]

@chavasobreyra the second rocky recognized that Star was simply wanting love, hugs and attention, I also went straight over to my girl Surreia and held her with grateful adoration

[@michaelmichael3295]

What a beautiful comment to see a guy write, truth, emotion and a real heart. The world is lacking people like you today, I feel so sad about the youth I see daily in real life, and it's even worse the youth online.

[@jfacc5587]

My rescue is a tripod and she has no idea that she lost her leg. She is a whippet and runs like 30mph in our yard. Happiest dog ever.

[@Ash_Carnelian]

Aww 🥹 I love whippets. They are one of my favorite breeds

[@billyjoejimbob56]

Glass half empty or half full? She is obviously from the glass half full school. And she loves you 'cause you accept and love her as she is!

[@titichartay7216]

Have a "tripod" German Shepherd - was badly abused but an absolute sweet heart now.

[@Mermare]

I have a little terrier tripod named Ilean. They don't waste time feeling sorry for themselves and get on with it.

[@jfacc5587]

@@Ash_Carnelian they are so sweet!

[@justinmcinerney2871]

Thanks!

[@davidcbusby]

For Star's vet bills.

[@givemefreedom2359]

God bless you 🙏🏻

[@cinnamoroll-456s]

Omg❤❤❤❤

[@dodim2113]

Oh God bless you for your donation. My tears don't stop. For you ❤ and blessings from Canada

[@LindaKayHolevas]

Thank you & God bless🙏

[@TheKatarinaGiselle]

God bless you! And the good news is she's been adopted!! 🌟⭐️🌟

[@monicab7272]

This sweet pittie deserves to feel good again!🥰

[@sambesisky5517]

Thank you so much Monica, for your generous donation🫶🐾🫠

[@Bracgypsy]

Soooo awesome all you wonderful people helping Star!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@aliciakillen1940]

Nice! That’s awesome

[@rockykanaka]

Thank you

[@Bojan_V]

Wonderful!

[@totallyjackedup6047]

You give me hope for humanity Rocky. Hopefully this will help get the girl to a vet. Is there a better way to send you $$$. I know the KZbins takes a pretty big percentage of donations.

[@Baycydney]

Agreed! Is venmo a better way to contribute?

[@EmilyBltz]

Bless you! ❤

[@rachaelgoldstein6134]

Really that awful they shouldn’t

[@ShanaMoore]

I saw that look in Kelly’s eyes 😂 she wanted to take her home! Star seems so so sweet, I really wish I could rescue her but can’t because of breed restrictions in my community. 😭I hope this donation helps Star or your future work. ❤

[@mwrice45]

I saw that look as well. Star was adopted.

[@Bracgypsy]

You are helping in a special way. ❤🧡👍🏼

[@aliciakillen1940]

Cool!

[@rockykanaka]

Thank you! I felt that look in Kels eyes 👀😁

[@petroonajourney3503]

Thank you for donating 👍🤗

[@redmesa2975]

For Star. What a sweetheart ❤.

[@aliciakillen1940]

Cool! Great job

[@littleme3597]

You all, have it halfway there, for her leg surgery. Wooo Hooooo. Thank you. 😘

[@Greg414]

I hope this will help make Star's eyes shine bright again because she deserves it

[@user-gg6lr2lc1v]

❤❤❤❤

[@ffreshfields5211]

so kind!

[@Bojan_V]

💚🙏🏻

[@TobiTheHuman]

For some reason this made me cry. The little sniffs, the nose taps, the friendliness of her... who would give a sweetheart like this away??

[@kite36]

As another poster in the comments explained, medical bills for pets are getting really expensive. Some surgeries and treatments cost 4,8,10k and if you have kids, bills and other things then you can’t really pay for it. The dog is hurt and I hate to say it but vets now manipulate your love of animals to charge you obscene amounts of money.

[@stevenanthony2482]

She is such a beautiful dog. Whoever adopted her, has got themselves a real cutie.

[@federicabianco2520]

Star's story breaks my heart! so precious!

[@aliciakillen1940]

Awesome of you!

[@ffreshfields5211]

So Kind!

[@sharonandrews6985]

So glad to see so many caring people. Praise God 👏.

[@lisajenkins9775]

She is so sweet!!

[@jek4912]

Wow, so sweet, caring, and loving of you to give like that. 😊❤

[@sandrastevens4418]

Please give her some of your joint treats Rocky.

[@rockykanaka]

Thank you

[@EvanHerman]

I rescued a pitty just like this. She was limping around on her back left leg. I didn't care, she had the sweetest eyes and when I met her she needed love. When I brought her home she immediately started walking normally and never showed signs of limping again. She has been the best friend I could ask for. Don't pass up on the dog because of the breed.

[@MinOfForest]

Star gave Kelly that immediate look of “I will love you forever” and it melted me ❤

[@shannon_w.]

Omg Rocky Star is PERFECT!!!! Whoever gets to adopt this angel is going to be soooooooo LUCKY!!!!! I just rejoined this AMAZING community, I just couldn't afford the membership for awhile, my husband and and I are now raising our 4 year old Granddaughter and I had to stop working so I could be home with her. Oh and she LOVES watching Rocky with me. Anyway I am so excited to be a part of what you are doing for these babies ❤

[@dawnreneegmail]

On fixed income m'self... six bucks including processing fee to the Maui shelter every month, welcome back sis‼️💁🏼‍♀️

[@rockykanaka]

Great to have you here Shannon!

[@knittingyogi4975]

She is so cute, I love 😊. I wish I lived in California, I would adopt her. I could take care of her medical care also.

[@trishstewart7998]

Rocky couldn't you adopt her she is perfect for you I know you have had a loss recently she looks so loyal Rocky love from Scotland ❤️

[@Korrd]

I love seeing a pittie with intact ears. They're so floppy and adorable. Thank you for spending some time with this sweet girl.

[@rebeccaconlon9743]

The cute slappy noise they make when they shake it so funny

[@ChesireCat72]

Yes. The floppy ears give them a sweet stuffed animal look. Such a sweet face

[@sarapierce4086]

My 95 pit/american bulldog has floppy eqrs, and my 100 lb 9 month old xl american bully has her natural ears!

[@BG.........]

Clipping ears is absurd anyways.

[@thecrepeofdeath]

​@@BG......... it shouldn't be legal, same for docking tails

[@lindseyswearingen886]

So glad she was adopted. I was ready to do whatever I needed to bring her home. Those eyes just had me choking back tears. My heart broke. I haven't felt this pulled to a dog since I lost my 3 year old boy 2 years ago to kidney failure. She really got to me. You're a wonderful human being for doing what you do.

[@EraseMemoriesHD]

Poor baby. I can’t imagine her slowly having to understand she was just left for no reason. Abandoned by the people who were supposed to love her the most. So happy this angel was saved by someone else.

[@randomfactsthatdontmatter3466]

Completely unfair thing to say

[@1Hope4All]

I wish I could take her to the vet! I wish I could adopt her! She's love! Starr is awesome! ❤️

[@rockykanaka]

Thank you!

[@1Hope4All]

​@@rockykanaka Thank you, Rocky, for being so kind and loving to these doggies! A million thank yous!

[@Boston748]

💜💜💜 you're an amazing person for donating to star I wish nothing but good things for 💜💜💜

[@sweetfreedom999]

Bless you for your kindness and empathy. May it be paid back in spades. Wishing you a wonderful life. ❤️ 🐕 🙏

[@jamiem4941]

I don’t believe that the owners know nothing about her injured leg! Something is not right with this story and Star deserves better! Rocky I so appreciate your empathy. She is a sweetheart, I hope someone finds her soon. Please be sure to see that her leg gets better. I’ll pay for her Vet service, let me know. Take care of her please!

[@Cloxxki]

What if they went to a vet and were given a number higher than the price of their house and car combined?

[@jamiem4941]

@@Cloxxki What a stupid question! Then they should have been honest, instead of leaving her in a night locker they should have taken her in the daytime and been honest. Like Rocky said, it’s still sad but there are kinder ways to do this. They could have called the Humane Society or the shelter for advice about what to do.

[@lynneseaward1315]

Rocky take her home. She is such a beautiful soul. She would be a loving pet and friend to Coby.🙏

[@Tenebarum]

@Cloxxki really doubtful. If the injury were serious they could have opted for amputation instead of expensive treatment. Dogs do well on three legs.

[@sameulljacson9807]

The leg is classic torn ligament. It could have happened anytime as dogs have such a high pain tolerance. I 🙏 this beautiful animal goes to a good home & gets her leg fixed. ❤

[@krazycatmomma794]

Ugh i hate hearing owners say that they just dont want their fur baby anymore. Like why did u get the animal to begin with?!? She is gorgeous and them eyes just make u melt!! She's a lover!! I hope whomever adopted her is giving her all the loving in the world!

[@Vicious_Clutch69]

18:13 She’s like “Hey, Why did you stop petting me? Please keep petting me.”

[@bryntomm7034]

She is a perfect baby🥹❤️ I hope she gets all the love and cuddles she deserves

[@aliciakillen1940]

Nice of you!♥

[@wolfgirlhowl1]

She is so pretty!!! I can't have a dog so I help others.

[@MuchKoku]

This one hit hard. Seeing how desperate she was for affection was like a knife in my heart.

[@MrNightmen]

Dude man my heart broke when she stood up, she is such a sweety and its beautiful to See how she loves your energy ❤

[@deeschneefee5145]

Please help her. Thank you.

[@aliciakillen1940]

Nice of you!♥

[@lizard389]

That is torn ACL, our pittie mix just had the surgery for the very same injury and had exactly those symptoms. I've been a firefighter for 35 years and I watched this vid and was balling my eyes out. She reminds me so much of our baby the way she was behaving. I can tell she is an awesome loving animal and deserves better. I was so glad to see that she has already gotten adopted.

[@lizard389]

I don't understand how anyone can give a such a loving animal like star away.

[@EmmaDee]

Oh man I am so glad to hear this. I lost my 13 yr old pit boxer mix In October and I’ve cried every day since. I’m out of work right now and couldn’t afford to take on any expenses of owning a pet as a responsible pet owner. She’s a beautiful dog.

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

How do you know this lovely dog has a torn ACL? I have no idea what an ACL is. Is this injury common to pit bulls?

[@andrews960]

@@lizard389 possibly a lower-income family that couldn't foot the bill for the surgery & were embarrassed by the fact they couldn't help her.

[@oedalis]

​@@ShikokuFoodForestACL = anterior cruciate ligament, it connects the thigh bone to the shin, so her limping is a big clue. It's a common injury in humans especially athletes, so I imagine it can happen with a rambunctious dog.

[@caiooscar90]

every time I see someone beeing that kind to a abandoned dog, I can't hold my tears.... Gotta have so much love inside, to respect and care that way. This is amazing! Thank you so much for beeing a spark of hope in a such lost world. God bless you!

[@ralphjoyce9212]

Please, please have your wife on more videos. She has the same kind, gentle heart you do, just like my wife! Glad to hear about Star being adopted!

[@SaraLaidlawASBINC]

Adopted already? That is fantastic news!! ❤ If you go to Rocky’s website and read the story, there is a button link to “adopt” - that is where it says that she was adopted. I hope there’s a follow up story on what was wrong with her hip.

[@bayareagrl4ever526]

People abandon dogs because some of these shelters charge a lot of money to take the dog. The. SPCA in Monterey wants $250.

[@4strokes]

@@bayareagrl4ever526 They aren't trying to make a profit and the staff working there aren't getting rich, you do know that, right? It is a non-profit open admission shelter. They take in strays and I'm willing to bet if someone can't pay a fee to surrender their pet they aren't going to turn them away. People abandon dogs because they are lazy and don't care about their animal. It isn't the fees causing them to abandon a dog.

[@annikdani382]

really?? yay!!! happy for her

[@Razm-a-Tazzi]

Yes, it is. Also, because I am seriously falling in love with her and we already have three great dogs, all rescues! My daughter got us into pitties and they are the best dogs in the world. I'd so love to have another one! So glad she has a home. I do hope it's a good one!

[@nicoledarling9646]

@agrl4ever526 Oh yes, that's a good excuse 🙄 So tired of that same old tired excuse. How about taking care of your own dogs? Dumping them while using money as an excuse doesn't make me feel any better especially when I'm pretty positive they all have $1200.00 phones, drink starbucks every day etc. This nonsense that everyone is destitute is bs, but please keep making feeble excuses for these losers. You dump any dogs lately? I wonder why you think it's ok for these poor shelters and rescues to keep taking these dogs in like they have money pouring in from the sky but get mad when they have a fee to take care of YOUR dog and turn around and be the first to complain that they are putting them to sleep. But it's ok as long as the alleged "poor" people don't have to use their money. Yep, that makes sense.

[@Bethgael]

More treats for this lovely lass.

[@ms.dlewis6681]

This one got me. I cried from beginning to end. I can't even watch any more of these...Another one that I would take in A HEART BEAT

[@theprimagen]

She is literally perfect. I am so glad she found a home.

[@elerose5475]

Thank you for bringing shelter pets and shelter issues to the attention of so many! ♥ I have 2 pit-mixes myself and highly recommend more people give them a chance. They are more loving than so many other dogs. I hope Miss Star finds a home soon 🐾

[@rockykanaka]

Thank you. Pitties are amazing dogs!

[@alliekat85]

You're awesome!

[@kingkongfamily5112]

She is so cute! The people that abandoned her are insane to let her go!!!! 💔

[@edborrelli2786]

❤

[@High.on.Life_DnB]

​@@rockykanakaRocky I love you and what you do and your videos! I left a long comment, I'd be thankful if you could try to find it in here somewhere, I'm looking for a dog like this! Star's perfect, thankfully she found a new home!!!

[@mamabird9464]

My daughter adopted an American Pitbull Terrier from our local shelter that had been there a while. This girl, named Zena is nothing but a big bundle of kisses and love.

[@graham.a.phillips2811]

My fiancee and I was going to foster the Staffordshire Bull Terrier that's in my picture from a shelter, which my fiancee and I had fostered numerous times. But as soon as we met him, we fell in love with him and decided to adopt and put the paperwork in there and then. Zeus was rescued from a life of abuse and being used as a bait dog by the police and RSPCA in the UK. Zeus was a bundle of love from day 1 and celebrated his 15th birthday a couple of weeks ago.

[@sfguidry1959]

My dog's name was Hannibal I had him for about 13 years he crossed the Rainbow Bridge how about 2 years ago I miss him a lot he would wake me up every morning to go outside. He was a sweet dog😢

[@holzmann8443]

Pit Bulls are absolutely wonderful dogs until they suddenly and unexpectedly rip your face off.

[@graham.a.phillips2811]

@@holzmann8443 That's with their tongues. Mine is really vicious with his love and kisses. As you can see in my picture, he's a hero that was rescued from a life of abuse and used as a bait dog for dog fighting. But despite his past. He's the most loving, loyal, caring and devoted dog I've ever known. ❤

[@graham.a.phillips2811]

@@sfguidry1959 I'm truly sorry for the loss of Hannibal. You gave him the best life possible and that's what is important. You gave each other love and devotion too.

[@pamr4040]

I love how she just gazed in Kelly's eyes when she came in and started petting her...❤. Happy to read below that she was adopted! What a sweetheart!! 💖

[@Jae-fk9vn]

She is a quick girl. She fell for you instantly. Almost immediately went from "world leave me alone." to "I can you new friend!?"

[@sandramcarthur1866]

Thanks for helping star out.

[@Wants2knowitall]

I’m sitting here with my geriatric pibble, just sobbing for Star. I’m taking you up on your offer to match my contribution. She deserves a real chance in life to love and be loved. My boy and I are rooting for her. ❤

[@rockykanaka]

Thank you for rooting her on as well!

[@motownXJdad9565]

thats one thing ive been in awe of from having pitties as part of the family, they are the most emotional dogs ive ever owned. they are all about the love. i recently lost one of my babies to cancer, id l ove to adopt a freindly dog like that, she is super sweet.

[@omargosh]

I'm sorry for your loss 💔

[@billyhassett2728]

This guy is a real Angel. God bless him for taking care of dogs like this. Well done and thank you.

[@tinaandersen7941]

I hope this helps this beautiful girl.

[@gladyskennedy6207]

Don't worry Star...you won't be there long...you are a good girl and we all love you ..😘😘😘😘😘🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ixeroi]

She is so pretty! Whoever adopted her got a great one!

[@debrafletcher9238]

For her to be so calm and sweet while in pain is a testament to her amazing personality.

[@user-zn8kd5bx5u]

she is used to seeing pain- pain her victims have endured.

[@Bloodcursed1991]

Everytime that dog gets on your lap it takes every ounce of strength to not whimper and cry.

[@lauraclouden7362]

Such a sweet sweet girl. Shame on the owners for their neglect/abuse ( dumping a dog is bad enough, that's irresponsible neglect but one that is also injured & not gotten proper medical attention that's also abuse !) Thank you for showing her the love she so deserves. May she (& all the other dogs in that shelter) get a wonderful loving forever home ❤

[@mauvibauer1828]

Thanks! Hope to make Star Shine! Adore her❤❤

[@dianeleirer9878]

Star has a very calm energy. She would make a great therapy dog to visit pediatric wards of hospitals. I can see her being a great buddy to young children in a family, too. Such great news that she was adopted. She captured my heart watching the video and I knew she would be adopted.

[@danaortega6873]

I agree

[@gilmangus83]

Beautiful pup. she stole my heart.😍

[@1vigorousdragon]

So glad to see she was adopted!

[@UniquelyDisqualified]

For Star’s care. Sending her much ❤❤❤ as well…

[@lordsaviorswarmthatwalks3385]

Pits are one of the most loving race of dogs ! they have such an undeserved reputation !

[@carynmartin6053]

Shes exactly the kind of dog I'm looking for!❤ I am so happy for her new owners and her!🎉😊

[@skylerl4052]

Thanks! I hope she gets the help she needs. Starr is precious

[@michaelireland7239]

imagine not loving this superb dog

[@LPSDevon25]

Her eyes are so pretty I hope she gets her happily ever after

[@ITSME_RJ]

For Star ❤😍 Get better soon beautiful girl.

[@davidstuck2866]

Pit bulls are so mis-understood. The majority of them are just as Rocky said, so sweet. our pit bull was dumped about 1/2 mile from our house. We tried the usual "found dog" posters, listed her in the local paper. and eventually we had to take her to a local shelter, because our (pre existing) beagle was totally against having another dog in the house. And I WILL NOT tie a dog out in the yard. The shelter was able to help us get our begal to be ok with another dog. and after about 2 weeks (I went to the shelter every day to spend time with the pit bull. I wanted her to know she wasn't just being thrown away again. There is one "thing" about owning a pit bull. They are VERY ENERGETIC, and NEED a LOT OF EXERCISE!!! After about 4 or 5 years, ours finally settled down enough that we could skip a day between exercising. Ours was very good with our children. sadly, she grew old, and developed cancer. So we had to euthanize her. That was HARD, but she was suffering, and WE could not let her suffer any longer.

[@melissahannah587]

That is very sad . The donkey that Mary and Jesus rode don't you think he is still with Mary and Jesus today . He was the first fur baby that I know of in their home . So if Jesus has his fur babies there then I think we do to .

[@araara5901]

You and your family are wonderful people ❤

[@intherockies]

What a good shelter to help your dog get used to the pittie. Thank you for providing that fur-baby a loving home. I am truly sorry for your loss. I rescued a pittie that was in a pen 24/7. He had a miserable life. I was able to talk the owners into letting me have the dog. Within a week he started coughing up blood. Turns out he had heartworms. After more than $900, he was treated and given a clean bill of health. He's never been very active and I'm assuming it's because he was never played with as a puppy 😭 and because the heartworms slowed him down. He is older now I give him lots of love to make up for those previous, so called, owners. He is a house dog now and will always be treated like our love bug.

[@carolethomas9808]

You make me cry.

[@GrannySweets]

You sent her over the Rainbow Bridge yes, but she flew on winged feet that grew from all the love you showered her with.

[@justind7211]

God bless this man and all the people who work with animals.

[@daladena2177]

Biedne te pieski pozbawione miłości i wiary w człowieka tutaj odnajdują te wiarę.

[@kristinbonds2135]

Please take her to the vet or a pet chiropractor.

[@lettielou4148]

I can’t believe that her family didn’t want her, but instead, may have been unable to keep her and were embarrassed. There are three people in that condo, and this dog hasn’t peeped once. That family must have loved her dearly, else she wouldn’t be such a sweet, calm, and loving dog. She is beautiful, too.

[@rustyhowe3907]

It's hard for owners facing hard times, they'll be shamed for having a dog that they can't afford the climbing vet bills for in a world of ever increasing costs of living. Then shamed again for not keeping their dog by the adoption fair hearts.

[@KeithMcKenzie-ou7gj]

I hope she finds a home before they can put her down.

[@lettielou4148]

@@KeithMcKenzie-ou7gj That dog is so beautiful and so sweet. I can’t imagine no one wants her. If I didn’t live across the country, I’d have take her. She melted my heart after about 2 seconds

[@nahaniyes]

and I actually said 99.5% as more of a saying than an actual number, because for me personally, I've never had a single dog who I've personally worked with who had any sort of aggression whatsoever towards humans. It is so rare for pit bulls to be aggressive towards humans, which is why dogfighters love pit bulls. They know no matter how bad they are to those dogs that they still won't turn on the people. It's their beautiful nature and loyalty that they use to make them their victims. It's disgusting.

[@BEva-lc7tx]

@@nahaniyesi breaks my heart that animals can suffer stigma based on the selfish acts of humans, but truly pitbulls are the sweetest beings. I was blessed to experience many pitbulls in my childhood. This dog in the video is especially so used to kind humans and is probably so hurt and confused as to where her humans are and where are the kind people, and im glad she experienced kindness in her life

[@michelleeverett8125]

I want to thank the Humane Society of Maryland Heights, Mo. USA for saving and protecting so many animals and being no-kill when possible. Most of all I appreciate the last two cats we were seen fit to adopt, because we needed them more than they needed us. Thanks also for having a safe (for animals) night drop off. My infrequent rescued dogs and cats have a space nobody can open from the outside. 💖

[@karenfield9493]

Kelly, please appear often with Rocky. I love his way with the fur babies. And now I love your way too. They need the love you two bring to them ❤

[@jilldowding-walker8066]

How could anybody "not want her anymore"?!!! What a gorgeous girl. She just needs medical attention and her furever family! ❤

[@MG-pj2oo]

​@deb6853 there are so many resources and low cost clinics for that reason. Shelters will even give food and medical for free to keep dogs with their families. Clearly you have dumped your own dog, who you didn't consider a family member, and are continuing to justify it to yourself. Don't bother. There's no excuse.

[@TheKatarinaGiselle]

@@deb6853that makes no sense comparing it to what they said when they left her.

[@kate4121]

Pet insurance is so important and helpful.

[@lindaname9413]

Glad they turned her in, they do not deserve her loyalty or love.

[@CodyGudmundsen]

She looks a lot like my pittie that passed away of cancer in April 2022. He was my world. She's gorgeous. I hope she gets/has gotten the TPLO she needs for her leg. I hope she finds an amazing home too. She deserves it.

[@AbsentWithoutLeaving]

Oh, this dog is absolutely smitten with Kelly! 23:33 - Star has collapsed into a bundle of worship, eyes locked on Kelly, gazing in absolute love and adoration...I've never seen one of these shelter animals fall under someone's spell like that! I was ready to say you're about to expand your family by one, except that I notice you appear to have posted some good news on Star's case, so maybe she's already found her forever home!

[@jazminhernandez7021]

I actually went to the shelter 2 days ago and i saw her actually she is such a sweet lovable gorgeous stunning precious girl I wish I could just hold her and show her all the love she deserves

[@sixslinger9951]

I would have a hard time leaving without her!

[@bat8512]

So sweet❤ for her vet bill

[@nunyabiz-]

Thank to you! 🌞

[@janfrost9231]

What is time frame before TXment for her obvious injury...why wait

[@vpalamo78]

Rocky, your positive affirmations to this beautiful baby girl made me cry. Thank you for doing what you do. Hope this lil one gets all the help she needs and finds someone she can love and trust again soon xo

[@captaindoom1]

I hope she keeps that hopeful face like she did in the thumbnail . Somebody rescue this pup, she’s such a doll💯✊🏾😩💚

[@sulu758]

Thanks for sharing the Love!

[@acs2636]

I love her! I love pitbulls. I have 2. They are the sweetest dogs. ❤❤❤

[@commonsenseasleep]

This little bundle of love melted my heart completely. She deserves allt the safety and love in the world. You can tell she has a really adorable personality behind the pain and confusion Ps. Yes of course Kelly is amasing!

[@jbhatts610]

Small donation for the beautiful girl pitty- I’m glad you’re helping her

[@High.on.Life_DnB]

You're all such wonderful people for donating!!! I hope all this money goes to helping the dogs and financing vet costs!!! Thankfully Star found a new owner!!! Otherwise I'd have come from the Netherlands all the way down to California and taken her home with me 😅😅😅

[@user-zn8kd5bx5u]

yep- she will be up and attacking people soon!

[@Bojan_V]

Amazing donation🤗, thank you!

[@violetfemme411]

This video makes me cry every time. I do watch some videos multiple times, and this is one that I watch often. I LOVE Pitties and have wanted one forever. But I now live in Pa, and even though most of the state is forward thinking, the suberb I'm in, not so much. I don't know you, Star, but I ADORE you. 💜

[@danielturchan4092]

Omg, I fell in love with this sweet gal while watching this, I hope she has a good home now

[@celestedugay3136]

Her eyes and manners are so expressive. Let's get her adopted ❤

[@Spendarellaa]

Yes, hopefully the dog will also get adopted soon.

[@DoraLKetterer]

Awe! This breed is the best ever. If you take them from the ones they know and love,its like you loosing someone you love and know no other. They love their people and its hard on them to get close to another until that trust is earned. I love the breed,best ever!

[@maeve_a]

She's amazing. That pain is horrible. And wow, that shelter is beautiful. My guy was not correctly diagnosed in the shelter. They noticed broken teeth and a split lip. They stitched his lip and x-rayed his jaw, which was BROKEN, but they didn't look for more. He had a broken pelvis, two broken legs, broken toes. after a couple weeks with me he then tore his ACL just trying to compensate and hide his injuries. 😢 The vets who finally diagnosed him after the ACL tear said he'd clearly been hit by a car before he was in the shelter. In his case, I faced a dog's life of pain management and vet visits. But dogs are so resilient and Star obviously just wanted love and pets right from the start. Poor sweetie, she's trying to be with you even though it hurts. Mine was the same. I had to set up a recovery space to keep him from following me every time I stood up. 😢 7 years later, he's still following me, osteoarthritis be damned. Yes, the expense of vet bills can be overwhelming. I'm terrified of being unable to help my pets because of the expense. Vets want immediate payment, too, sometimes in advance of treatment.