A dog rescuer named Niall Harbison recently rescued a severely neglected dog from the streets of Thailand. Harbison, founder of the Happy Doggo charity, posted about the canine’s emotional journey in an Instagram video. The caption detailed the events that happened after he found the dog with a life-threatening parasite infestation.
Rescue effort saves dog found in painful, parasite-ridden condition
At first, when Niall Harbison rescued the dog, later named Butterscotch, he thought she only needed a little grooming. He detailed the meeting in the caption of his Instagram post, admitting to having initially “thought it was just a little groom that was needed.” Harbison stated how at the moment, it didn’t seem like a priority case given the number of emergencies they receive. Nonetheless, he “gave her a slice of ham,” but the dog “refused the 2nd one.” This was when he realized “something was up” since “dogs don’t refuse ham.”
Upon a closer look, Niall Harbison saw “1000s of little animals on her” and finally understood the gravity of the situation. He immediately arranged for the rescued dog‘s grooming and “luckily it was beside where Soi Dog were doing the sterilising.” Harbison highlighted the canine’s critical condition, claiming they had sedated her to make the grooming process easier. Moreover, they realized the extent of her “agony” after finding a severe parasite infestation all over her body and thousands of eggs.
Niall Harbison shared that they eventually took her in and gave her a proper wash and antibiotics. He named the rescued dog Butterscotch, who is now receiving treatment for her eyes and getting more tests done. Harbison believed she “will have blood parasites and anemia” and that she must be exhausted. He even shared an update on her current situation, writing “she is all wrapped up in her pyjamas with a cosy bed, pain killers and lots of nice food.”
Concluding the note, Harbison confirmed that Butterscotch “will be staying with us” as she gets back on her feet. He also described her as a kind and gentle soul.
