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Patricia Tsouros

@absolutely_patsy

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Dog-obsessed. 🐶
Reinventing life. 💃
Sharing everything Absolutely Patsy.
Fur Mum- Bettyboop, Rescues- Faith 2024 & Noodles 2025: Olliepop RIP 2025.

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🌈💔 Today, I said goodbye to my beautiful boy, Olliepop. 🐾 For twelve years, his heart beat with mine. His very existence was a promise of love, inspiring me through my toughest times. I can’t imagine my days without him.

This morning, he left us peacefully, surrounded by love. I am heartbroken, but right now, I need to care for my other babes who sense his loss. Thank you for all the precious moments, Olliepop. You will forever live on in my heart. 💔 taken in Dublin, Ireland by @absolutely_patsy

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a year ago

Did you say I have been adopted?

Yes, Noodles Jelly. You did it.

I’m Noodles (or Jelly in Thai). Let me tell you my woof tale, or is it a tail? 🐶💖

I lived on the streets of Koh Samui, but one day, my world changed when I got hit by a car. The pain was barking crazy! 😢 I screamed and felt so scared, but just when I thought I was all alone, a kind Irish man @niall.harbison from a dog charity @wearehappydoggo swooped in and lifted me to safety!

With the caring hands of my rescuers, I faced scary surgeries and painful physio. Each day, I felt stronger, safer, and loved.

Now, I’m woofing happy to share that my life has changed forever—I’ve been adopted! I have my very own daddy, mummy, family, and home! 🏡 No more cold concrete for me—I’ll be sleeping in my cozy bed and enjoying delicious meals cooked just for me! 🍽️🥰 And guess what? I’m joining Faith, my new sister, who also had a rough start until my mum adopted her from Happy Doggo as well last Christmas! ❤️

My mummy, Patsy, is flying out in January to bring me home on an aeroplane! 🛫✨

I might look cute, but I’ve learned some wise lessons along the way. Here’s my bark of hope: if you ever feel lost or scared, don’t give up! There are really good people out there with love and kindness who can create the most beautiful turns in our stories! 🌟🐾

Follow and Share my story with anyone you know needs some happy cuteness.

Video @happydoggo.thai

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#NoodlesTheDog #LoveConquersAll #Adopted #ForeverHome #HappyTails #shitzulovers #ilovemyrescuedog #happydoggo taken in Dublin, Ireland by @absolutely_patsy

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From There to Here. Noodles Story.

I was found alone, broken, virtually blind and screaming with pain. I was frightened. I was hurting. I had no idea what was happening. But then someone came to my rescue, he was Niall from Happy Doggo in Koh Samui, Thailand, when I was hit by a car and left with broken hip and leg, and eventually I found myself on an airplane on the way to Dublin. 🇹🇭✈️ 🇮🇪 To my Forever Home. 🏠

And look at me now…
I am a very small Shitzu with a lot of sass. I still can’t see, my back legs wobble, I need help sometimes, but I am no longer that frightened little screaming dog.
I am now thriving, happy, safe, loved, and my personality has exploded. 💥 I sleep cuddled up with my mummy, have beef dinners, donut treats, beach holidays and walks in the park. I have a pink chariot to carry me when my legs get tired and a family who think I am pawsome- obviously they’re right. 😜🐶

And I got a sister called Faith, who was also rescued by Happy Doggo a year before me. Together we make quite a team playing mummy like pros. 😂

Mummy says I have brought so much happiness to her life, but the truth is I have never felt safe always fending for myself until my mummy adopted me. Now I wake up every day knowing I am home. That’s what rescue does. It takes a dog who only knew pain and suffering and give then a life filled with love, happiness and opportunity to live safely. It takes fear and turns it into trust. It takes loneliness and turns it into warmth. It takes despair into confidence. It takes a broken little body and gives it a reason to keep going.

So woof please when you see a rescue dog, don’t see the scars, the ugliness, the disability, or emptiness from their past life, look at the gentle eyes, the waggy tail, the longing for love, and the strength to keep going and the trust that never dies.

Look deeper, there might be a Noodles waiting inside.
A babe waiting to hear “ I am taking you home.” Home is the most magical word in our lives.

And look at me ….
I went from screaming in pain to stealing hearts. 😜❤️💥🐶

Love, Noodles xx 💕

Rescued @niall.harbison @wearehappydoggo taken in Dublin, Ireland by @absolutely_patsy

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Please share my story with anyone who feels sad, lonely, or stuck in a bad place. Things can get better. Hope can save you. There are good people.🐾💕

I was a tiny dog living on the streets of Koh Samui. I could hardly see, and then a car hit me and hurt my hips so badly. I was in lots of pain. Then @niall.harbison @wearehappydoggo saved me, my mummy adopted me, and now I’m living my best life! 🐾💕 by @absolutely_patsy

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Sometimes, you just know. 🐾❤️

When Patsy @absolutely_patsy first saw Faith, a dog waiting to be rescued from Thailand, something happened. She felt an instant connection, and in that moment, her mind was made up.

She kept her decision to herself and quietly set about making it happen. There was no long list of reasons or careful deliberation. It was intuitive. She simply felt that Faith was meant to be part of her life.

And that connection went even deeper. In rescuing Faith, Patsy also felt connected to her mother - making the decision all the more meaningful.

The reward has been enormous.

Faith has brought a great gift of happiness and love into Patsy’s life. A reminder that sometimes the decisions we make with our hearts can give us far more than we ever expected.

Have a listen to Patsy’s beautiful story. We’d love to know: have you ever made a decision purely because something just felt right?

Your Yes. Your Turn.

#Womenunbranded #sayyestoyourself #doglover #rescuedog by @absolutely_patsy

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a month ago

Woof ❤️

I wouldn’t be cuddled up with my mummy today if it weren’t for Niall, the founder of Happy Doggo, who rescued me from the streets of Koh Samui.

I was broken, frightened and struggling to survive. My mummy told me Niall’s story—how he was once broken and struggling too, until he found the strength to rescue himself and dedicate his life to helping the street dogs of Koh Samui.

Now, Niall is building Tina’s Hospital, a safe place where dogs can receive the treatment, care and love they desperately need. His dream is to become a global innovator in finding solutions to the stray-dog crisis—and, with all of us behind him, I believe he can make it happen.

Please donate to Tina’s Hospital and help Niall make his biggest dream a reality. Check out link in @wearehappydoggo and @niall.harbison to donate.

Ps mummy can’t sing for nuts. 😜

I was adopted by my mummy on December 30th 2025.
My sister Faith was adopted December 19 2024. taken in Dublin, Ireland by @absolutely_patsy

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From There to Here. The story of Faith.

The moment I saw Niall rescue Faith, I knew.

Beneath the matted fur, the infection, the years of cage confinement in Koh Samui—I saw my mother’s heart. I saw a fighter. I saw a gentle, kind spirit that refused to break.

From day one, I manifested her life with me. I imagined her sleeping in her own cosy bed. I imagined her eating beef and treats. I imagined her walking through Herbert Park with us. I imagined her becoming part of our family—healed, loved, and becoming the beautiful babe she was always meant to be.

I followed her recovery like an addict. Every update knowing that was getting closer to adoption.

Against all odds, the fabulous team at Happy Doggo saved her eye. She’s blind in one, but she’s healthy, strong, and thriving.

Then my best friend Melanie’s @melaniemorris adopted Phoenix. And now they live down the road from each other. Faith and Phoenix who spent years locked in cages—get to see each in the freedom of life in Dublin.

When I was told Faith was coming home to me, I was over the moon with excitement. Melanie and I flew to Koh Samui together to bring them home. I’ve never felt more certain about anything in my life.

As we flew home, I looked down at Faith at my feet and felt so happy. All the manifesting, all the belief, all the commitment —it was real. It worked.

Faith reminds me every day how lucky and privileged I am. I love her to bits. My mum talks to me through her every day. She’s living her best life now—“Waggy Tail” we call her, because her tail never stops wagging. She jumps around for her walks, loves her sleep, and loves sitting next to mummy. Eating is her ultimate joy so is a pudgy little thing now, full of kindness, appreciation, and unconditional love.

They’re free. They’re loved. They’re home. And faith—the real kind—actually works.

Rescued @niall.harbison @wearehappydoggo
Faith adopted December 2024. taken in Dublin, Ireland by @absolutely_patsy

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At home with the wonderful Norma Smurfit ❤️

I had organised with Norma to bring Patricia out to see her, as they hadn’t caught up since the charity work they were involved in together back in the nineties. We spent such a lovely morning reminiscing and catching up.

Norma has always been a formidable force for good—our very own queen of philanthropy—and it is always such a pleasure to call in and see her.

There was plenty of dog talk too, with Norma fascinated to hear about Patricia’s wonderful work and life with her dogs. To top it all off, we played a few Neil Diamond favourites on Norma’s record player from her treasured vinyl collection.

Old friends, wonderful memories, Neil Diamond and complete dog heaven. A very special morning indeed. ❤️

@absolutely_patsy taken in Dublin, Ireland by @absolutely_patsy

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My Girls in all their glory. 💖

Noodles and Faith adopted from @wearehappydoggo @niall.harbison - their stories pinned.

Betsy with me 11 years. My Diva.

Photos @emilyquinnphoto taken in Dublin, Ireland by @absolutely_patsy

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Hi. I’m Noodles. I’m tiny, I’m blind, and my legs do a little wobbly dance when I walk; it makes me feel happy.

I used to live on the streets of Koh Samui — hot, scary, and I was all alone. Then a car hit me, and I thought my story was over. I cried and screamed in pain.

Then a giant angel appeared. He smelled like kindness, he scooped me up in his arms and my world changed in that instant. For the first time, I felt safe. There was an operation, there was rehab, and there were SO many people cheering for my little tippy-tappy legs.

And then my human found me. She looked at my wobbly walk and my blind eyes, she hugged and kissed me and whispered, “you are adorable.”

Next thing I knew, I was on a plane to somewhere called Dublin. It’s cool and rainy and I have a family, fluffy toys, a pink chariot, beef and chicken meals and I snuggle asleep every night next to my mummy. And she tells me all the time I am her princess.

I don’t need to see to know I’m the luckiest dog in the world. 🐾

From the streets of Thailand to a princess life in Ireland — rags to riches, babe. 🌟🐾👸

Rescued @niall.harbison @wearehappydoggo
Adopted 30 December 2025 taken in Dublin, Ireland by @absolutely_patsy

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Look at me; From scared and struggling… to pink chariot princess 💕Cinderella stories do come true. 🐶🌟

#absolutelypatsy

Rescued - @wearehappydoggo @niall.harbison
Adopted- December 2025 taken in Dublin, Ireland by @absolutely_patsy

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Our mummy makes sure we always look pawsome and feel special… she says we’ve turned into divas, how does she think it happened ? 🐶💅✨

She says it’s the least she can do to make up for our street days. 💗 Secretly we are not woofing.

Swipe left for the glamour, attitude and lots of love for you 💓 👑🐾

Rescued, adored, and Absolutely Patsy.

— Faith & Noodles 💋

Rescued @niall.harbison @wearehappydoggo

📸. @emilyquinnphoto taken in Dublin, Ireland by @absolutely_patsy

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