Kabang, Hero Dog of Zamboanga City saves 2 children but lost its face goes viral (Photo)

By Angel Cuala on Feb 22, 2012 in Animals, Asia • No comments

Zamboanga City, Philippines – A so-called hero dog named “Kabang” is now getting attention after it recently saved two children that caused its face to be damaged, as shown in the photo below.

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Kabang, Hero Dog of Zamboanga City
Image Credit: GMA News video

As noted at local news sites on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, Kabang, a female family dog, saved two girls when a motorcycle was about to hit them, and was the one hit and lost her nose as well as her upper lip.

According to reports, Kabang the hero dog is owned by a certain Rudy Banngal, who said that her niece and granddaughter were walking outside one night when a motorcycle suddenly appeared and was coming too fast.

Apparently, witnesses told reports that the dog came out of nowhere and jumped into the motorcycle’s path but his mouth was clipped on the roller and sprocket, and was dragged along the street.

Meanwhile, people started to visit Kabang after her story was featured in local TV news while some veterinarians offered help and gave her medicine and vitamins since the dog is also pregnant.

Later, the local government of Zamboanga City honored the heroism of Kabang, who is notably healthy despite having a deformed face, with local veterinarians now asking help from private organizations for a possible reconstructive surgery for the hero dog.

Note: The above blurry photo of Kabang the hero dog was intentionally made since the extent of the damage may not be suitable to some viewers.