Niall Harbison comes across some tragic situations working with street dogs through his Thailand animal rescue, Happy Doggo. Dealing with canines suffering from various medical conditions and injuries, Harbison often saves dogs who have experienced unimaginable abuse.
Espresso is a sweet puppy that was actually poisoned and almost didn't survive. Now, with the help of Harbison and his team, she is showing amazing strength and resilience in her recovery journey.
Harbison was alerted to Espresso's dire circumstances by nearby locals. He came to her rescue in mid-June and has been tending to her ever since. The precious pooch, who appears to be a Dachshund mix, received all the medical intervention and hands-on care she needed at Happy Doggo.
"The team have been working so hard to save Espresso Martini’s life and then to try and get her back walking again," the caption explained, sharing the horrific condition Espresso was in at first. "I’m usually very positive but I have to say even I was doubting if a comeback or walking would ever be possible. She just seemed too weak... I was really having bad thoughts about her future. Luckily Espresso herself was having none of those thoughts."
Espresso is quite a little fighter and is determined to recover from this traumatic experience. The canine cutie recently took her first step since her health crisis and gave a tail wag of victory.
"She just works and works to get herself better," the story continued. "In the last 24 hours everything has started to change... Espresso was pushing herself up and she took some actual steps for the first time in weeks."
Espresso Has Plenty of Support
Harbison raved over Espresso's progress and her resilient spirit, noting that even when things have looked bleak, the pretty pup inspires them to keep going. She has the entire Happy Doggo team committed to her recovery and ready to help her achieve the life she deserves.
"We think she might just have a good life ahead of her," the caption shared. "We have to celebrate the small wins! Four steps might not seem like much to you, but to Espresso, it is the world right now."
Harbison launched Happy Doggo in 2021. In addition to the sterilization and daily feeding of thousands of street dogs, he recently opened a full-service medical clinic in honor of his beloved Golden Retriever, Tina, and a retirement village for senior dogs.
Learn more about Happy Doggo or make a donation by visiting their website or social media accounts on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
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