Niall Harbison
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On a mission to save 10,000 dogs a month. Living in Thailand. Read more about the dogs and help out on the link below
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Joined May 2008
Lots of people asking me for links to help the dogs. Gathered them here. šµ Donate š¶ Adopt š½ļø Video š My Book
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I feed 80 street dogs every morning in Thailand and while they are all grateful one dog goes above and beyond in her appreciation. Her name is Snickers and every single day without fail she brings me a giftā¦ (1/8) š§µ
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A story to put a massive smile on your face today. š . There is no dog in the world who deserves this more than Mr Big. Exactly 2 months ago on the 29th May we found him dying alone in a toilet. He was done. Well today was the greatest day in his life (1/10) š§µ
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My local shops in Thailand. In 2 seconds scans my temperature and to see if wearing mask. Doors donāt open if not. 3 cases in 100+ days here. Removes awkward mask arguments for staff as well.
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Rodney 7 months ago in Thailand versus his new life in Wales and Scotland at the weekend. Sometimes dreams do come true š„°š„°š„°
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On the 22nd of September last year I found Cindy Crawford on the streets. She was morbidly obese and about to die. She weighed 46kg or just under 100lbs. Her transformation today is seriously hard to believeā¦ (1/7) š§µ
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I feed 80 street dogs every day but the last stop is my favorite because I get to see little Angelina Jolie. Sheās a very very old girl who has lived on the streets her whole life but she is very special (1/6) š§µ
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Every rescue is different but this one was incredible hard. Probably the āangriestā dog Iāve ever had to catch. He lives in a popular tourist area but nobody could touch him and he kept trying to bite people. He was in agony but that is all changing now (1/11) š§µ
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This is Cindy Crawford today. She has her life back. Her dignity. Her self confidence. She might just be a street dog in Thailand but I think we can all learn a lot from Cindy. We might be down at times in life. But weāre never out š„šš„° (7/7)
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Iām very sorry to say that after seeing her 14th sunrise Alba left this world today. I think we managed to give her the send off she deserved. She was a very special little girl š (1/8) š§µ
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McMuffin is the sickest dog Iāve ever rescued here on the streets of Thailand. She was covered in cancer, 500 blood sucking ticks and was hours from death. This is the uplifting story of how today she is celebrating a big birthday party in Germany (1/12) š§µ
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Iāve been trying to rescue this dog for 4 months now. She was chained up alone while pregnant and used for breeding. I called her Taylor Swift and this is the story of her rescue with her two beautiful puppies. You can never break the spirit of a dogā¦ (1/8) š§µ
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A big update on little Snickers the street dog who used to bring me a present every day as a way of saying thanks for the food and care. She said today was the best day of her life and that was even before she got the big newsā¦ (1/8) š§µ
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Snickers is the Thai street dog who brought me a gift every single day when I fed her. Today was a very special day for her as we were giving her the news that every single dog in the world deserves. Nobody deserves it moreā¦ (1/8)
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This is the incredible story of how Stella improved so drastically in a week after coming in with her horrific injury. We thought it would take weeks or months to recover but she took matters into her own hands and had help from a very special new friend (1/7) š§µ
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Alba has not eaten herself since Friday. It had all been drips and syringe mashed food. I tried item 768 that she might like tonight. Tinned tuna. She ate!!!!! šššš
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Valentina sadly left us tonight. She battled as hard as she could but in the end it was cancer in her lungs that got her. She was a very good girl who lived on the streets but knew the comfort of a couch and love for her last weeks on earth (1/3)
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It was a long night for Bowie. She was an abandoned street dog husky in Thailand just 6 weeks ago. At 4.30 she started having her first ever puppies (1/7) š§µ
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Try to watch this and not smile. Pure joy for some dogs who had a tough start in life. š„°š. My good friend Sybille helps disabled dogs here on the island. Sheās a surgeon for humans and she rehabs them and provides care in her own spare time. I can do a little to help dogs
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This is the story of Britney Spears a dog I rescued in Thailand 2 years ago. She had been used for fighting or possibly as a bait dog. She was dumped in the jungle with a padlock around her neck and with her 5 puppies. Its not been easy but her story is beautiful (1/12)
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Sunset number 12 for Alba š. Itās been a mixed day for her with good and bad bits. I wanted to create a little memory with her tonightā¦ (1/6) š§µ
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Tina. A dog that will live long in the memory. She didnāt let a life of breeding, neglect and being tied on a chain get her down. Once she found her freedom she fully embraced it. I thought it would be a lovely tribute if people did something kind in her name. For yourself or
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Alba not only kept her Tuna down last night but here she is having more today. After turning her nose up got 4 full days at all food to see her licking the bowl is a thing of beauty (1/3) š§µ
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I was an alcoholic and abused pills while suffering from depression and anxiety for 25 years. It nearly killed me. Iāve been sober for exactly 4 years today. Here are 10 personal observations about getting fully sober (1/12) š§µ
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This is little Rodney. Heās a puppy we found abandoned on the streets of Thailand. This is the story of how he barely survived, then grew up and found a home on the other side of the world. Its hard to believe what he looks like today (1/10) š§µ
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Mr Big leaves tomorrow morning. His new name will be Henry which I think he suits beautifully. 2 months ago he had nothing. He was done. Now he has everything in the world (10/10)
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This was me exactly 3.5 years ago today. I was in hospital as Iād just nearly drunk myself to death. Iād been an alcoholic and suffered from depression and anxiety for 25 years. Iām completely sober now and wanted to share some learnings that may help someone (1/8) š§µ
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A rescue always starts with a picture sent to me. I simply couldnāt believe what I was looking at when this came through yesterday. You can barely even tell it was a dog. I was told there were 2 dogs. Its been a long day but they are looking much better now (1/7) š§µ
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Little Stella is a street dog who had string tied around her neck as a little puppy. As she grew it slowly tightened. We rescued her on Friday and she was very traumatized. Itās day 4 and we are starting to see some nice progress (1/6) š§µ
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Farewell Tina - The Greatest Dog There Ever Was. Yesterday at 4.45 PM Tina gently passed away. She was in her favourite hammock wrapped in blankets in my arms and with 4 lovely woman who have helped care for her holding her paws. Her belly was full of sausages and treats, she was
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Yesterday Alba passed away. My dog Hank also only knew her for 2 weeks but he made her life so much better as her best friend. Itās amazing to watch how he acted. We donāt deserve dogsā¦ (1/7) š§µ
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She lived through the night. š. By no means out of danger at all but this is a dog who is fighting with everything sheās got. Little Amalfi ā¤ļø
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A little thread that proves kindness and a good heart can get you a long way in life. Youāll remember little Snickers. She is one of 80 street dogs I feed every day and she brings me a daily gift. Today her life changed foreverā¦ (1/8) š§µ
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The 2 pictures are 7 days apart. Itās all in the eyes. You can see him starting to think āthese people might not be so bad after allā. The world had given up on him but now Anthony Hopkins is very much on the way back š„°š (11/11)
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Shaq went in for his operation today. It was a very dangerous procedure. All the big guy wanted as a street dog was a chance at lifeā¦ (1/5) š§µ
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A Sunday treat for 50 street dogs. They have a tough life so we brought them all a bone each tonight. Itās the simple things in life šš„°
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Sunrise number 10 for Alba š. That tail never stops going
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My favorite street dog rescue of all time is without a doubt Shaq. This photo I was sent was the first I knew of him. I saw the mass growing out of his neck and had to go get him immediately. His recovery has been incredible and yesterday I went to visit him (1/10)
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Alba is up seeing her 3rd sunrise today. She says if many of you are back to work or struggling with the New Year, you got this. If she can do it so can you š. There is always hopeā¦ (1/3)
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6 weeks ago today I found this little dog in a temple in Thailand. She had once been a pet but was discarded to fend for herself. Her life was miserable. We called her Butterscotch and you wonāt believe how well she is doing todayā¦ (1/7) š§µ
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And update on Leo Messi. He says heās sorry for running away yesterday as he didnāt realize it would be so nice here and the humans only wanted to help. He has started to settle in and there is only good news today (1/6) š§µ
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Little Alba is in the fight for her life today. She had a horrendous 24 hours but starting to see some hope now again. Sheās managed to stay alive for a full week now š¤ (1/5) š§µ
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You might remember Matilda. She was hit by a truck and left for dead 3 weeks ago. Well she is back from her operation and not only is there great news but Nurse Hank is on duty. This shows you the gentle kind nature of dogsā¦ (1/8)
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I found Pedro on Friday. He was done with life and in absolute agony living on the streets in Thailand. I always find the eyes are the first sign things are changing. You can see the life coming back into them. Heās had a very tough day today but progress is huge (1/8) š§µ
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Itās exactly one month ago since we brought this street dog in. He was completely broken, in agony and very angry with the world. Nobody could touch him as he kept trying to bite. I called him Anthony Hopkins and things have changed dramatically for himā¦ (1/8) š§µ
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I saved this dog in the jungle today. I called him Leo Messi (Iāll explain why later). Heās been missing half his leg for months. It was vital we caught him to help change his fortunes in life. One of the most stressful but ultimately successful rescues ever (1/10) š§µ
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9 weeks ago on the 16th October this photo landed in my messages of a street dog carrying a huge tumor at the end of his life. Nobody could have predicted Shaq would have a Christmas Day like todayā¦ (1/5) š§µ
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Genuinely the best boy there ever was. Sorry to say that Derek left us this evening. He was the most unassuming, gentle, gracious and loving older gentleman Iāve ever met. I know he touched lots of lives but heāll leave some remarkable memoriesā¦ (1/8) š§µ
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Alba is alive. She made it through the night. I was very worried about the first night. For now weāll take this big win. Given her name I brought her out to see her first sunrise with me (1/4)
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This is Matilda. She was hit by a truck last night in a hit and run. Luckily she had the kindness of a Thai lady giving her a blanket. She didnāt know what to do so got in touch with us. Its only 20 hours later but weāve made some great progress already (1/7) š§µ
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Iāve suffered from depression and anxiety for over 25 years. I thought Iād share some things that help me. Not medical advice but rather trial and error through many dark days of personal experience. Here are 10 things that help me battle anxiety and depressionā¦ (1/12)
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This is the heartwarming story of a street dog named Joy. She was badly injured and we brought her in for treatment. The only problem is she refused to stay back on the streets and comes back daily to visit her friendsā¦ (1/7) š§µ
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This is little Solo. I gave her that name as she was tossed into the jungle all alone in the middle of Thailand. She was covered in fleas, starving and had no mother. Someone spotted her in a hedge and asked if Iād take her. Today was the greatest day of her life (1/7) š§µ
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Iāve a lot more about Mr Big / Henry and his new home on my Insta. A follow there would be massively appreciated š„°š
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Rodney was a tiny puppy we found on the streets of Thailand hanging onto life by a thread. He's now been in Wales for 1 year in his forever home. Just look at him š
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Iāve just had 8 days of the worst depression and anxiety imaginable. Horrendous. Today it has finaly lifted. I wanted to share a thread to help people who suffer but also non sufferers to grasp what it is. This is what depression feels like for me. (1/12) š§µ
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This was Albaās song. I used to play it to her and sing it when out looking at the sunrises and sunsets. Iāve no idea how it happened or where it come from but the best part is when you read the lyrics. Iād love people to play it on full blast and think of her happy wagging
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A little note to remind everybody that Christmas is very hard for some people. As an alcoholic of 25 years (nearly 4 sober now) as well as severe anxiety / depression sufferer here are some little things that might help understand friends / family suffering (1/8) š§µ
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Little Alba is having one of her toughest days today. Itās been very up and down and some little set backs. Her body is just under extreme pressure. Itās not all bad news and Iām still hopeful. She could do with your prayers / thoughts or whatever you do šā¦ (1/6) š§µ
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Sometimes we face life or death situations with dogs. Got a call today about this big guy. Heād been hiding out with a major injury. No idea what caused it but desperately needed our help. Strap yourself in (ultimately a very happy ending) (1/6) š§µ
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Day number 8 and somehow little Alba is alive and there are again big signs of hope after her stomach wobbles of the last 36 hoursā¦ (1/4)
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This is Buster. I found him š up on a 1 yard chain because he was too āaggressiveā. Neighbors alerted me as he wasnāt even getting water. The challenges this dog has overcome and how happy he is now will fill you with joy (1/10) š§µ
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In August buster came off the chain where he had spent his life. It involved a tough negotiation to get him out of there. I was told he was a vicious and threatening dog. Today his story is completeā¦ (1/6) š§µ
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In early August we rescued Bowie from the street in Thailand. She had been abandoned as a husky in the stifling heat to fend for herself. She was underweight and sick. She was also pregnant. Her story could have been horrific but itās ended up absolutely perfectā¦ (1/10)
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Got a message about a dog on a very short chain who was āvery sickā. His owner left the island and just left him chained up in his own filth. Locals messaged as he was āvicious and scaryā. Things are hopefully started to look up for this boyā¦ (1/10) š§µ
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Bred for endless puppies. Tied up on a chain. Down to just 12.5kg (25lbs). Unrecognisable as a Golden Retriever. That was 3 weeks ago. I told Tina she'd get a special treat if she survived and got up to 20kg. Today she got her 100 tennis balls.
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He used to be a street dog who had to fight on his own to survive in Thailand. King Whacker of Scotland now has a new role in lifeā¦ to project his new little baby brother Flynn. A beautiful storyā¦ (1/7) š§µ
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If you are down or maybe sick and need a lift then this is the story for you. McMuffin is a street dog I found in Thailand hours from death. She had been thrown out in the street to die alone. Yesterday she was paddle boarding in Germany. This is how she made it (1/10) š§µ
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What a difference 5 days can make. In contrast to yesterday Alba had a very good day today š. Some lovely moments for this very special girlā¦ (1/4) š§µ
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A lot has changed in 60 hours for little Alba since we rescued her. I was thinking today how she would have died alone on that chair with the chain around her neck by now š„². Alba is showing great fight today and there is hopeā¦ (1/7) š§µ
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Hank looking out at the sunset tonight. I think his good friend Alba is looking down on him. Tried to stay busy and get us both very tired tonight so we can maybe sleep well š (1/2)
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3 Weeks ago Rodney tried to hide in a corner. Today I popped him back in that same spot. Genuinely hard to believe this is the same dog. Go on Rodders!
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This tiny little girl is battling to stay alive tonight. She had a fighting chance which is not something she started the day with. I called her Amalfi and sheās made it this far so Iām hoping she can make a big recoveryā¦ (1/8) š§µ
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This is Buster. He used to live on this incredibly short chain because he was āvicious and dangerousā according to his owners. He was on it for 3-4 years. Always sleeping on the cold and sometimes wet concrete. How things have changedā¦. (1/5) š§µ
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This is the story of Eve. It started sad but has the happiest ending imaginable. She lived on the street and was burnt with hot oil and water 6 months ago on Christmas Eve (hence the name). Its been a long road to recovery but today was a very special day for Eve (1/8)
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The best part was seeing Mr Bigās personality coming back. He is a massive goofball, softy and gentle soul. He loves all the other dogs and he adores humans. Now that he was better Mr Big needed a home. Not an easy taskā¦ (5/10)
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Tina has been struggling badly with her skin the last couple of days. Itās a result of the kidneys failing. So today with the vets we decided to start some injections and pills to help ease her irritation. They wonāt be good for the kidneys but itās all about quality of life
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I save dogs here in Thailand and itās very tough emotionally. The biggest boost is seeing a dog in their new home. Especially at Christmas. Like little Rodney we saved and who is now in Wales š“ó §ó ¢ó ·ó ¬ó ³ó æ . These rescues will fill your heart with joy (1/12) š§µ
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This young man is called Myo and I only met him today for the first time. Heās from Myanmar and he was single handedly trying to keep 20 street dogs alive that were in big trouble and he reached out for help. There are good people in this world (1/10) š§µ
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A beautiful recovery by little Pete. Hard to believe it is the same dog š„°š. (1/2)
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I got a message this evening. Puppies dumped in the area where I feed street dogs. It was about to get dark and all they had was a tire š. It was time to race up and rescue themā¦ (1/8)
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It was just 9 days ago that little puppy Sandy was living alone in a cave on the beach. He was only 3 months old and trying to survive finding food after being dumped alone. To see him today is just a think of pure joy (1/7) š§µ
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All the other dogs are only ever worried about chasing the bike and getting their breakfast. You can see Snickers here peeling off to get her daily gift. š . A very grateful and kind street dog is Snickers. We could all learn a lot from her š„°š (8/8)
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Day 2 of helping Bowie raise her puppies. For a first time mother she is doing incredibly well. I can imagine how she would have done this alone as a street dog in the heat here in Thailand. Bowie is a quick learnerā¦ (1/7) š§µ
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6 days for Little Stella to start showing us what she was really like. I could not believe it today. She had string tied around her neck as a puppy and would have died soon. Look at her go now š„°š„°š„°
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Sometimes I get sent pictures of sick dogs that I just cannot ignore no matter how busy we are. This one came in today. We are in the wet Monsoon season at the moment and this street dog look utterly dejected. His life has started to turn aroundā¦ (1/8)
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In July we rescued Rusty from a short chain under a shack in the jungle in Thailand. We found him a home in England. Today he saw snow for the first time in his life and it was just brilliantā¦ (1/5)
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She passed away surrounded by love. Alba saw some wonderful sunrises and sun sets. She left the world with dignity and class šš„¹ (8/8)
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This is Big Mac. He is a wonderful gentle giant of a street dog who has advanced kidney failure. I gave him a golden ticket š« to stay with us and live out his days. Today I wanted to give him the best day of his life. I think we succeededā¦ (1/8) š§µ
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I fixed him up all nice and cosy for his last light with us with his new bed and toy. His owner is resting before the drive home with Mr Big tomorrow. Those are the eyes of a dog that is exhausted with happiness and who will never sleep on a street again (9/10)
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Probably hard to believe but this is a street dog I rescued today. Thatās actually his face. The turnaround we were able to give him within 4 hours filled my heart with joy. It wasnāt easy but he feels like a million dollars this eveningā¦ (1/8)
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Leo Messi could do with your thoughts today as he heads into a big operation which is life or death for him. Heās been with us 8 days and itās been a rollercoaster but we had to take the hard decision to push on with losing his leg today. We are nervous but hopeful (1/7) š§µ
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As soon as she hears the bike coming Snickers will find something nice in the hedges to bring me. In this case some ramen noodles and a bowl. Snickers lives with her friends Mars Bar, Milky Way, Rolo and Bumper. (2/8)
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Jumbo passed away peacefully at 1pm yesterday. As always it was a sad moment but I got 22 months with the big guy after I took him in from the streets. I always think the amount of nicknames you have for a dog shows how much you love them. Jumbo, Big Fella, Jumbotron,
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After a few hours Shaq is doing much better. If I know one thing about dogs itās that if they are eating itās a great sign. Itās been a big long stressful day for him but Iāll sleep in beside him tonight. Hopefully the first day of the rest of a great life for Shaq (5/5)
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We rescued little Alba 36 hours ago. Her life is still very much in the balance but Iāve had some little wins with her today. We have hope now and thatās the most importantā¦ (1/8) š§µ
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17 days ago we rescued little Stella. Sheād had a piece of string tied around her neck cutting into her and slowly killing her. She was completely shut down to us humans. You wonāt believe how sheās doing todayā¦ (1/7) š§µ
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One of the Most incredible turnarounds Iāve ever seen with a dog. I got this photo 10 weeks ago on the 8th June. To be honest I had to look long and hard to see if it even was a dog. Sheād been caged and used for breeding for years. You wonāt believe her today (1/7) š§µ
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I wanted to share a thread to put a huge smile on your face today. Little Rodney was a puppy found wandering the streets in Thailand alone with a family. He was seriously ill. His comeback and happy ending is the stuff of dreamsā¦ (1/10) š§µ
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