Animals
175 unrolled threads about animals, each one readable on a single page.
Niall Harbison@NiallHarbisonOne of the loveliest stories ever. We got a call about a dog in Thailand who was suffering in the heat. He had been kicked out in the streets. Never did we think it would end like this… (1/6) 🧵 h...
SummaryA rescue dog named Shaggy was found suffering on the streets of Thailand, rehabilitated over several months, adopted by a family in North Carolina, and eventually won a local contest that put his face on charity beer cans. His journey went from abandonment to living a life of comfort and unexpected fame.Jun 27, 20266 tweets♥ 20.8KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbisonA story that will make you beam with happiness 😃 Today Sienna’s 10,000 mile journey to a forever home is complete. 7 months ago she came in and could only stare at the wall. She was broken (1/7)...
SummarySienna, a rescued street dog from Thailand who was used for breeding and left traumatized, completed a 10,000-mile journey across multiple countries over 7 months to reach her forever home in Wales. The gentle dog, who initially could only stare at walls, regained her trust and dignity with care before being adopted by a loving couple who supported her through an epic international relocation.Jun 7, 20267 tweets♥ 20.7K
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SummaryA humorous thread listing reasons why yellow jacket wasps are problematic, including their aggressive behavior, unpleasant odor, and lack of pollination benefits, contrasting them with more beneficial insects.Mar 25, 20264 tweets♥ 21.4KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbisonJimbo 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.May 31, 20265 tweets♥ 20.1KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbisonIt’s 36 hours since we found Bear in an alley way in absolute agony and close to death. Things are very slightly starting to look up… (1/7) 🧵
SummaryA dog named Bear was found dying in an alley after being hit by a car, suffering severe injuries and organ failure. After 36 hours of intensive medical care and pain relief, he showed signs of improvement and survived the critical initial period, giving hope for his recovery.Jul 15, 20267 tweets♥ 20KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbisonIt’s been a very tough week and am exhausted but had been sent this picture 3 days ago. I couldn’t finish without going to find the dogs… (1/5) 🧵
SummaryA rescuer found and captured a severely neglected dog with skin conditions and malnutrition, naming her Marilyn Monroe, with hopes of nursing her back to health through proper food and medicine.Jun 5, 20265 tweets♥ 19.8KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbison5 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.May 30, 20268 tweets♥ 19.8KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbison5 days since we found Bear in an alley way. I initially thought a broken spine. It’s something very very different. He’s in the battle of his life today… (1/6) 🧵
SummaryA dog named Bear found in an alley is fighting for his life after being diagnosed with leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that has severely damaged his kidneys and liver. The author and a team are providing intensive care including IV fluids and force-feeding, hoping he can recover day by day despite his critical condition.Jul 19, 20266 tweets♥ 19.7KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbisonLittle 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.May 22, 20266 tweets♥ 20KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbisonI’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.Dec 3, 20256 tweets♥ 19.8KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbisonThis 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.Oct 21, 20256 tweets♥ 19KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbison3 weeks ago I ran into this little guy when jogging. He was tiny and completely broken from living on the streets. We’ve been fixing him up and you won’t believe Jimbo today… (1/7) 🧵 https://t.co...
SummaryA dog named Jimbo found malnourished and infested on a building site was rescued and nursed back to health over three weeks, recovering from severe anemia and injuries to become a happy, playful pup ready for adoption.Jun 12, 20267 tweets♥ 18.5KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbisonThis was the first ever picture I was sent of little Stormzy. He had been hit by a car and had a brain injury. His owner was told he had to be put to sleep. But he didn’t have the money to do it....
SummaryA dog named Stormzy was hit by a car and suffered a brain injury, with his owner unable to afford euthanasia. Through medicine, training, and patience, Stormzy made a remarkable recovery and now lives happily with a loving family, running and enjoying life.Jun 14, 20266 tweets♥ 18.1KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbison8 weeks ago Rocky was rescued just hours from death. He was alone, incredibly sick and in agony. Today he was getting a little special treat… (1/7) 🧵
SummaryRocky was rescued from near-death on a beach in critical condition, unable to eat, drink, or see. After 8 weeks of care, he's now thriving in a retirement village with other dogs, celebrating his recovery with beach outings and a new home made from a dog box.Jun 20, 20267 tweets♥ 18.2KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbisonWe 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.Mar 24, 20267 tweets♥ 18.1KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbisonThis 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.Jan 5, 20268 tweets♥ 18.4KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbisonLast October he was shot five times here in Thailand. I used to feed Bog Red Brendan in the jungle daily. He didn’t know what had happened to cause him so much pain. Today he arrived at his new ho...
SummaryA dog named Bog Red Brendan was shot five times in Thailand but was rescued, treated at a newly built hospital, and successfully rehomed to a loving family in England after an international journey. The heartwarming story documents his recovery and safe arrival at his new home where he can live peacefully.Jul 12, 20267 tweets♥ 17.7KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbison2.5 weeks since we found little Espresso Martini poisoned and taking her last breaths. The progress has been very slow but some fairly positive news… (1/6) 🧵
SummaryA dog named Espresso Martini was poisoned and found barely alive 2.5 weeks ago. After intensive care including 30 hours of physical therapy and medication, she's showing significant recovery with gradually returning movement in her limbs, though full recovery remains uncertain.Jul 2, 20266 tweets♥ 18KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbisonThis 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.May 14, 20267 tweets♥ 16.9KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbison