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Niall Harbison
@NiallHarbison
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) 🧵
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A 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, 2026
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Niall Harbison
@NiallHarbison
It’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) 🧵
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A 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, 2026
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Niall Harbison
@NiallHarbison
It’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) 🧵
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A 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, 2026
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Niall Harbison
@NiallHarbison
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....
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Rocky, 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, 2026
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Niall Harbison
@NiallHarbison
5 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) 🧵
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A 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, 2026
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Niall Harbison
@NiallHarbison
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...
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A 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, 2026
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Niall Harbison
@NiallHarbison
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...
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A 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, 2025
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Niall Harbison
@NiallHarbison
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)...
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A 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, 2025
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Niall Harbison
@NiallHarbison
3 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...
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A 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, 2026
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Niall Harbison
@NiallHarbison
This 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....
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A 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, 2026
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Niall Harbison
@NiallHarbison
8 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) 🧵
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Rocky 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, 2026
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Niall Harbison
@NiallHarbison
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) 🧵
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A 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, 2026
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Niall Harbison
@NiallHarbison
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...
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A 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, 2026
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Niall Harbison
@NiallHarbison
Last 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...
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A 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, 2026
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Niall Harbison
@NiallHarbison
Maximus spent his whole life on a changed n wishing somebody would notice him. This was his whole life and he was about to die alone and sad. This week he has been on his first ever holidays with...
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Maximus, a dog who spent his entire life chained and neglected, was finally rescued and adopted by a loving family who took him on his first-ever holiday. The transformation from a lonely, suffering dog feared as dangerous to a happy companion enjoying beach meals with his devoted family shows the profound impact of love and proper care.
Jun 2, 2026
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Niall Harbison
@NiallHarbison
Always 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) 🧵
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A 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, 2026
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Niall Harbison
@NiallHarbison
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) 🧵
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Apollo, 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, 2026
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Niall Harbison
@NiallHarbison
A 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) 🧵
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Jimbo, 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, 2026
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Niall Harbison
@NiallHarbison
On 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...
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A 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, 2026
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Niall Harbison
@NiallHarbison
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...
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A 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, 2026
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