Last Thursday, Kabang, a heroic dog, was moved to the University of California, Davis to be examined by veterinarians after sustaining injuries in the attempt to save two young girls in the Philippines. This event was a notable event was a remarkable humanitarian effort to help a canine heroine led by Kenngott.
Kabang became a celebrity in the Philippines after sacrificing herself to save two young girls. In the event, she threw herself into the path of a speeding motorcycle just as it was about to hit the two girls, who were crossing a roadway in Zamboanga City. This selfless act saved the lives of the daughter and niece of Kabang’s owner, but cost the dog her snout and upper jaw, which was cut off from the confrontation with the motorcycle’s spokes. The gruesome injury put Kabang’s life in grave danger of developing an infection. At minimum, the gaping wound must be closed, a delicate procedure that is beyond the capability of veterinarians in the Philippines.
Kabang story began when she was found by her owner as an abandoned puppy about two years ago in a swamp near Zamboanga. The owner initially kept the dog with the intention of fattening it up and feeding it to his family, a practice that is not uncommon in the Philippines, but his daughter, Dina, 11, and niece, Princess, 3, grew close to the dog. They named her Kabang, which means “spotty” in their native Visayan language, and the dog became very protective of the girls. Perhaps, this event once again demonstrates that dogs are man’s best friends, who are always dependable when it counts.
The selfless act of Kabang touched the hearts of not only those in the Philippines, but also all around the world. Kenngott, a nurse from Buffalo, started a fund drive to get the dog to the University of California, Davis. This event prompted her to start a website, careforkabang.com, and opened Facebook and Twitter accounts to obtain funds for her cause. She was immensely helped by pet lovers’ websites
