We Got Robbed...and It Keeps Getting Worse

What do you do when the place you're building to help rescue dogs becomes the target of theft, vandalism, and repeated break-ins?

This week, we're pulling back the curtain on something we've been dealing with at Flip Farms. Over the past few weeks, we've been hit by multiple robberies and acts of vandalism, and honestly, it's been frustrating, confusing, and at times pretty heartbreaking. We talk through what happened, how it's affected us, and what it feels like when a place you're pouring your heart into suddenly doesn't feel quite as safe.

We also get into the emotional side of it all—the self-blame, the sleepless nights, the challenge of staying open and welcoming while figuring out how to better protect the farm, the animals, and the future we're trying to build here.

But it's not all heavy.

We share some of the bright spots too, including the launch of our new rescue coffee truck, an incredible turnout from the community at Rancho Coastal Humane Society, and some of the lessons we learned from our very first event. We also talk about Flip Farms, where it's headed, and why we're more committed than ever to creating a place that brings people together around rescue, coffee, and community.

And because Flip is at the heart of everything we do, I share a special moment that reminded me why this whole journey started in the first place with my soul dog, Flip.

Then we wrap up with this week's Adoptable Dog of the Week, Blossom, a beautiful Great Pyrenees who's discovering that people can be kind, safe, and worth trusting after a difficult start in life.

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00:00 - We Got Robbed
03:00 - The Story Behind Flip Farms
05:55 - Discovering the Break-Ins
15:00 - Why Would Someone Do This?
29:45 - The Coffee Truck Event Success
46:50 - Catching the Thief on Camera
57:05 - Adorable Adoptable Dog - Blossom

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ADOPTABLE DOG OF THE WEEK:

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Name: Blossom
Age: Just under 2 years old
Breed: Great Pyrenees
Rescue: National Great Pyrenees Rescue
Location: Tennessee

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Dogs and Coffee Podcast by Rocky Kanaka and Kelly Kanaka where they talk 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.