Animals
175 unrolled threads about animals, each one readable on a single page.
Niall Harbison@NiallHarbisonAn old friend came back today. Bella is massively obese. We’ve fixed her once before but things have taken a turn for the worse. She has a tough road ahead of her (1/6) 🧵
SummaryBella, an obese elephant living in a temple, returned to veterinary care after her health deteriorated due to overfeeding by the community despite previous treatment and medication. She is being treated again with medicines, exercise, and a strict diet to reduce her weight from 95lbs to a healthy 50lbs, with plans to relocate her away from the temple environment.Jul 28, 20266 tweets♥ 17.6KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbisonAlways worth checking back in on little Stormzy. This was him the day he came in with a huge brain injury. To see him now is just magical (1/6) 🧵
SummaryA heartwarming story of Stormzy, an animal who suffered a severe brain injury and made a remarkable recovery with dedicated rehabilitation and care from veterinarians and his adoptive family. He's now fully healed, living happily, and enjoying normal activities like playing with friends and eating treats.Jun 1, 20266 tweets♥ 17.2KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbisonWe 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.Mar 20, 20267 tweets♥ 17KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbisonA few weeks ago Jimbo was on his own living on the streets. His health was so bad he was close to death. Today he has a new Job… (1/4) 🧵
SummaryJimbo, a dog rescued from homelessness and poor health, has been given a new job as head of security at Alba's kitchen where food is prepared for 1,300 dogs daily. The once-neglected dog now thrives with love and attention, using his keen hearing to alert staff to any problems.Jun 18, 20264 tweets♥ 16.8KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbisonOn the 15th Feb I was sent these photos by a local lady who had spotted a tiny dog trying to survive alone on the streets of Thailand. She had been dumped months earlier. Today he journey is compl...
SummaryA severely malnourished dog named Dolly was found abandoned on the streets of Thailand in February. After four months of rehabilitation and care, she was adopted by an English woman who fell in love with her and decided to move to Thailand, giving Dolly a loving forever home.Jun 9, 20266 tweets♥ 16.4KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbisonI’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.Feb 17, 20264 tweets♥ 16.9K
Suma Y vive@SumaYViveEste pájaro come huesos. No carne. No vísceras. Huesos. Tiene ácido en el estómago 10 veces más fuerte que el tuyo. Se tiñe el plumaje de naranja a propósito. Y en sus nidos encontraron zapatos del s...
SummaryEl Quebrantahuesos es un buitre extraordinario que come exclusivamente huesos gracias a un ácido estomacal extremadamente potente, tiene los ojos rojo intenso, se tiñe el plumaje de naranja intencionalmente y tarda 7 años en aprender a cazar. A pesar de dominar los cielos europeos durante millones de años, hoy quedan menos de 80 parejas reproductoras amenazadas por aerogeneradores, cables y envenenamiento.May 8, 202613 tweets♥ 13.9KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbison3 days ago we got a report of a young puppy. Locals were frantic with worry. We were told it had been poisoned. It was time to swing into action as time was very limited (1/7) 🧵 ...
SummaryA young puppy named Espresso was brought to an animal hospital after being poisoned, requiring emergency stomach cleaning and life support. After touch-and-go first 24 hours and two days of limited mobility, she's now showing progress with returning neck strength and mobility, though the cause of her poisoning remains a mystery.Jun 18, 20267 tweets♥ 14.3K
Dr Tom Montgomery@DrTOMontgomery🌍 Sweden has declared the Snowy Owl nationally extinct after a decade with no nesting or breeding. But it's not only in Sweden: Snowy Owls have declined by ~30 % across their range in just 25–30 ye...
SummarySweden has declared the Snowy Owl nationally extinct after a decade without nesting, reflecting a broader 30% population decline across the species' global range over 25-30 years. Rapid Arctic warming is disrupting prey cycles and habitat, making this decline a serious ecological warning.Dec 28, 20252 tweets♥ 10.1KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbisonLast 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.Jan 30, 20265 tweets♥ 14.7KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbisonOn 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.Jan 9, 20269 tweets♥ 14.5KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbisonHe 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.Apr 2, 20267 tweets♥ 13.8K
BFM News@NewsBFMSeveral animals were killed and others injured after a van carrying pets from a Melaka animal shelter was hit by a lorry while en route to a pet expo at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre yesterday. The va...
SummaryA van carrying 20 cats and 5 dogs from a Melaka animal shelter was hit by a lorry on the North-South Expressway, killing and injuring several animals. Two volunteers were also injured in the crash, and the shelter is appealing for donations to cover medical costs for the injured animals.Apr 13, 20262 tweets♥ 7.7K
Fernanda Familiar@qtfEn la CDMX, la gente de @PartidoMorenaMx no resuelve problemas... amenaza a quien los muestra. Ana Villagrán, titular de la Agencia de Atención Animal (AGATAN), advirtió a veterinarios que si hablan...
SummaryAna Villagrán, titular de la AGATAN en la CDMX, amenazó con denunciar penalmente a veterinarios que hablen sobre las graves deficiencias del Hospital Veterinario municipal, incluyendo falta de medicamentos, anestesia y hacinamiento de animales. El thread denuncia que la funcionaria intenta silenciar críticas en lugar de resolver problemas de gestión.Jan 13, 20265 tweets♥ 6.2K
Rubén Pueyo@Aqui_mi_casa