mydiamond Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 I don't know if any of you have ever heard about Kabang, but since her story is so heartwarming to me I'd like to share it with you guys found this story while writing an article for my blog (the blog's my school project, actually) for those of you who have little children around or can't stand graphic pics don't click the link... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/28/hero-dog_n_1707013.html Thanks to the generosity of animal welfare groups and individual well-wishers, a hero dog from the Philippines whose face was destroyed in a horrific accident earlier this year will soon be flown to the United States for reconstructive surgery. This past February, the dog -- named Kabang ("spotty" in Visayan) -- was hailed a hero after she threw herself in the path of a speeding motorcycle, saving the life of two young girls. According to the News Inquirer, the motorcycle had been speeding on a motorway in Zamboanga City, Philippines, when cousins Dina Bunggal, 11, and Princess Diansing, 3, stepped into its path. At that moment, Kabang 'emerged from nowhere' and jumped in front of the motorcycle, stopping it in its tracks. The young girls stumbled and sustained bruises, but were otherwise unhurt. The driver of the motorcycle was similarly unharmed. Unfortunately, the brave dog wasn't quite so lucky. Kabang's head landed on the motorcycle's front wheel and as it rolled forward, her upper snout got stuck in it and was ripped off. Witnesses said the girls had not been aware of the oncoming vehicle and would have sustained serious injury had Kabang not intervened. Kabang's owner and Dina's father, Rudy Bunggal, who was working at a nearby shop when the incident occurred, said he was filled with awe -- and then horror -- when he saw the family dog saving the life of his daughter and niece. “The bones holding her upper snout were crushed, and we could not do anything to save it. We just pulled her off the wheel,” Bunggal told News Inquirer. According to Dog Heirs, a local vet asked Bunggal and his wife if they would be willing to euthanize the dog, but the couple refused. “It does not matter if she’s ugly now. What is important to us is she saved our children and we cannot thank her enough for that,” Bunggal said. Though her injuries were severe, the plucky dog was back on her feet before long and within months, became pregnant. However, veterinarians say that she's not out of the woods just yet. "The more time that goes by, the more Kabang is at risk of infection. Fungal infections can be especially difficult to eradicate and any infection in the bone can be a lengthy process to treat at best. Her chances are better the sooner she can get those wounds closed," Karen Kenngott, the US coordinator for Animal Welfare Coalition, told Dog Heirs. Due to the complexity of her wounds, Kabang's best chance for recovery is surgery in the United States. But with a daily income of about $3.50, Bunggal and his wife have been unable to afford the high cost for the dog's treatment. Thankfully, many individual well-wishers and animal welfare organizations, such as the Animal Welfare Coalition, have stepped forward in the last few months to help raise money for the hero pup, Zamboanga Today reports. “[Kabang] has become a superstar. People come here to have their photos taken with the dog. Some came with medicines and vitamins,” Bunggal told News Inquirer,adding that some people have also donated money and clothes to the family. "We are so thankful. We did not ask for those things, but still we are thankful.” Zamboanga Today reported that the Bunggals have yet to raise all the money needed for Kabang's treatment. Once they do, however, Kabang will be treated at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital of the University of California in Davis, Calif. The total cost of Kabang's treatment and travel is estimated at around $20,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Oh....oh crap! That looks so scary and so sad at the same time! I hope Kabang gets through the surgery ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 I've seen the picture and don't want to see it again ... but she's one plucky dog to take on a motorcycle to save the kids! Hope that some well off humanitarian will see this and do a good thing for her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 What a brave little girl. Hope she gets the op she needs soon. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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