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Niall Harbison@NiallHarbison · Jun 5, 2025

24 hours ago Maximus had a life that was limited to his 3 foot long chain. This “guard dog” had endured this for…

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Maximus, a guard dog who spent years on a 3-foot chain, was rescued and is experiencing his first day of freedom. Within 24 hours, he's already learning basic skills like walking on a leash, receiving medical care for his neglected condition, and showing gentle behavior despite his past suffering.

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    24 hours ago Maximus had a life that was limited to his 3 foot long chain. This “guard dog” had endured this for years. Things are looking up today… (1/6) 🧵

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    He’s let us bath him, trim his nails and give his injections for his aching skin (2/6)

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    He is as gentle as they come. He’s already learnt the leash and his little gentle steps of freedom are beautiful to watch. He is a sleeping a LOT. His body is exhausted (3/6)

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    We are having to slow him down from the food as he is starving. He’s always looking in the food bins for more. We need to go slow. (4/6)

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    I even tried Maximus without the leash. This boy does not want to run away or go anywhere. He has a long road ahead of him but I can see improvement already (5/6)

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    It’s just a little bandana, a name and a bit of love but it’s amazing what a difference 24 hours can make for a dog. Maximus Decimus Meridius says he’s going to have a big sleep and do some more healing tomorrow 🥰🙏 (6/6)

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    More of his little comeback on my insta today… instagram.com/niall.harbison A follow there helps to much 🙏🥰