Niall Harbison
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- May 31, 2026
Jimbo all alone on the streets 12 days ago. His little body was in a horrendous state. He wasn’t going to last much longer. Today we have him back smiling… (1/5) 🧵
SummaryA severely malnourished and anemic dog named Jimbo found alone on the streets was rescued and nursed back to health over 12 days. After a difficult 8-day recovery period, he has made remarkable progress and is now eating well, gaining weight, and regaining his happy personality despite needing continued rest and short walks.5 tweets1 min read - May 30, 2026
5 weeks ago Rocky came into our lives. He was as close to death as is possible for a dog to get. Everything was stacked against him. Many people told me to put him to sleep. Thankfully we didn’t....
SummaryRocky, a severely malnourished and abandoned dog found on a beach, was rescued and brought back to health against all odds. Five weeks later, he's thriving at a retirement village, with restored vision and a second chance at life, inspiring those around him to never give up.8 tweets1 min read - May 26, 2026
Some very lovely news on Mr Rocky. He has been accepted in by his new pack of dogs in the retirement village. I’m so proud of him. He is positively thriving… (1/5) 🧵
SummaryRocky, a rescue dog with limited eyesight, has been successfully integrated into a retirement village pack and is thriving with his new friends Anthony and Biscotti, who share their space and companionship with him.5 tweets1 min read - May 23, 2026
Jimbo is up and about. He is still quite poorly but I convinced him a little 200 yard walk would do him good. He is winning his battle now… (1/5) 🧵
SummaryJimbo, a rescued dog recovering from illness, is making progress after being found in poor condition on the streets. Despite veterinary advice to rest, his caretaker took him on a short 200-yard walk for fresh air, and he's already showing improvement with better appetite and more energy, though he remains exhausted and weak from his ordeal.5 tweets1 min read - May 22, 2026
Little Jimbo has taken a bit of a turn for the worse. We often see this with street dogs who come in very sick. Their little bodies just give up when they finally feel safe. Luckily he has everyth...
SummaryA street dog named Jimbo is receiving intensive care at an animal hospital after being rescued severely malnourished and infected with parasites and tick-borne illness. With IV fluids, medications, and 24/7 care, the team hopes he'll recover over the coming month now that he finally feels safe.6 tweets1 min read - May 20, 2026
Jimbo has been with us 24 hours now. He’s quite a sick little boy but there is also lots of good news… (1/6) 🧵
SummaryJimbo, a young donkey with severe tick infestation, anemia, and malnutrition, arrived at a sanctuary 24 hours ago. Despite his poor health condition, he's in good spirits and expected to recover within a few weeks with proper care and treatment.6 tweets1 min read - May 19, 2026
I was out for a jog last night and spotted this boy. He is tiny and I could tell he was utterly broken from living on the streets. I couldn’t get him out of my head so we went back today… (1/7) 🧵...
SummaryA rescuer discovered an emaciated street dog named Jimbo suffering from severe neglect, ticks, anemia, and parasites, and brought him to a hospital for treatment where he received medical care, a bath, and proper nutrition to begin his recovery.7 tweets1 min read - May 14, 2026
This might be the most remarkable dog story I’ve ever shared. I’m utterly stunned. It all started 56 days ago when a dog came into us who had been shot… (1/7) 🧵
SummaryA dog named Friday was shot and became paralyzed, but was secretly pregnant at the time. A veterinary team performed an emergency C-section 56 days later and successfully delivered 4 healthy puppies, with the mother and newborns now thriving under dedicated care.7 tweets1 min read - Apr 2, 2026
He fit into my hand in September (1/7)🧵
SummaryA heartwarming thread documenting the rescue and rehabilitation of a tiny abandoned animal from September through recovery, showing the animal's transformation from fragile baby to trusting companion.7 tweets1 min read - Mar 24, 2026
We rescued this dog on Sunday. He’s in a bad way but we believe we can change his entire life. It’s been a very challenging 48 hours but we can already see progress (1/7) 🧵
SummaryA rescued dog named George Clooney is being treated for severe skin infections that caused him to appear burned. Despite being in significant pain and terrified, he's showing early progress with medical treatment, pain relief, and gentle human contact, with vets predicting weeks of care before full recovery.7 tweets1 min read - Mar 20, 2026
We rescued Apollo 7 weeks ago. To say it has been complicated would be an understatement but we have some unbelievable progress now… (1/7) 🧵
SummaryApollo, a wild street dog rescued 7 weeks ago, had a treatable cancer on his nose with maggot infestation. After his medical condition improved, he escaped and traveled 10 miles through the jungle back to his territory, but was recaptured to continue his 6-week chemotherapy treatment, with vets optimistic about fully healing his face.7 tweets1 min read - Feb 17, 2026
I’ll never forget my time spent with Bowie. I was with her in the middle of the night as she had the puppies. Not sure which if us was the most nervous 😅 The saddest story with the most unbelievably...
SummaryA dog named Bowie was abandoned on a building site in Thailand while pregnant and malnourished, but was rescued and nursed back to health. After her puppies were rehomed, Bowie found her own forever home in Germany with a loving family, and now thrives in her new life.4 tweets1 min read - Jan 30, 2026
Last year I met this dog in a temple in Thailand. She didn’t look too bad at first and I thought it was just a groom. How wrong I was. To see her today is a thing of beauty… (1/5) 🧵 ...
SummaryA severely neglected dog found in a Thai temple, infested with parasites and insects, was rescued and rehabilitated over 6 months. She was adopted and now lives happily on the Isle of Skye in Scotland with a loving family.5 tweets1 min read - Jan 9, 2026
On the 23rd of October Stormzy came into us with a massive brain injury. He couldn’t walk or even support his head. Today 11 weeks later, Stormzy was adopted and went home with his forever family…...
SummaryStormzy, a dog hit by a car and suffering a severe brain injury in October, made a remarkable 11-week recovery with proper veterinary care and rehabilitation, learning to walk again and ultimately being adopted by a loving family in Thailand. Despite initial financial hardship forcing the owner to care for him at home, consistent medical treatment and patience led to nearly complete healing.9 tweets1 min read - Jan 5, 2026
This was the first photo I was ever sent of Stormzy. His owner had found our contact details. He was told he had to pay to put him to sleep but he didn’t have the money. That was 2.5 months ago. S...
SummaryA dog named Stormzy was hit by a car and suffered a serious brain injury, arriving at a rescue unable to afford treatment. After 2.5 months of intensive care and rehabilitation, he made a remarkable recovery and has now been adopted by a loving couple in Thailand.8 tweets1 min read - Dec 3, 2025
I’m normally very cautious about sharing dogs who might have a bad outcome but after thinking long and hard I wanted to share Nugget. He has a big operation tomorrow and his life hangs in the balanc...
SummaryA community dog named Nugget requires emergency leg amputation surgery tomorrow due to cancer that has spread to the bone. The rescue team is sharing his story despite the 50/50 survival odds, hoping for the best outcome for the small dog who would otherwise die without the operation.6 tweets1 min read - Oct 21, 2025
This is how we found Matilda after a hit and run in Thailand. Her legs were broken, her ACL knee was popped. I don’t know how she survived yet alone walked again. You should see her today… (1/6)...
SummaryA dog named Matilda was hit by a car in Thailand and suffered severe injuries including broken legs and a torn ACL. After 3 weeks in hospital, 6 months of rehabilitation, and adoption by a loving family who flew to Thailand to bring her home, she has made a full recovery and is running again a year later.6 tweets1 min read - Sep 5, 2025
Her life started in Thailand in pure agony. A padlock around her neck, 5 puppies in tow and broken by abuse. To see her today in her forever home in Scotland will melt your heart… (1/8) 🧵 https:/...
SummaryA severely abused dog named Britney was rescued from Thailand with a padlock around her neck and multiple puppies. After 1000 days of rehabilitation and behavioral work, she was adopted by a man named Sam and is now thriving in Scotland with a loving family, dog friends, and a wonderful life.9 tweets1 min read - Sep 3, 2025
Tank has been in agony for a year on the streets with a huge growth. We had to risk his life to get the operation done. I’m happy to report he survived… (1/7) 🧵
SummaryTank, a street dog suffering from a massive growth that caused severe pain and health complications, underwent a risky 4-hour surgery with a 50/50 survival rate. The operation was successful, and Tank is now recovering well with proper care and a special diet, free from pain and with his entire life ahead of him.8 tweets1 min read - Sep 2, 2025
Lil Al Pacino is one of the worst cases of neglect I’ve seen. We’ve had him for 20 days and are rebuilding his life. He looks like a whole new dog already… (1/8) 🧵
SummaryA severely neglected dog named Lil Al Pacino was rescued after years of abandonment, suffering from flea infestations, obesity, and tumors. Over 3 weeks of intensive veterinary care including sedation cleaning and cancer surgery, he's shown remarkable recovery with improved health, fur regrowth, and renewed trust in humans.9 tweets1 min read