'Kabang' receives Red Cross recognition

Hero dog Kabang, who saved two girls from an apparent accident in Zamboanga City last year, has been given the "Animal Hero" award by international humanitarian organization Red Cross.

Kabang, who is currently in the United States for treatment, received the award during the 12th annual American Red Cross heroes recognition event at the University of California-Davis (UCD) last December 7.

Red Cross recognized Kabang's heroism when she saved two girls from being run over by a speeding motorcycle on December 2011. The act however literally ripped her face off, losing her upper snout and jaw.

Aside from the American Red Cross Award for Valor, Kabang also received recognitions from the U.S. Senate, Congress, and California Legislature.

Various groups, spearheaded by Care For Kabang, raised funds for the dog's surgery. As of September 14, 2012, it has reached its $20,000 funding goal, but said they still need more donations for Kabang's future health care needs.

Kabang has recently finished her chemotherapy sessions and heartworm treatment, and is now recuperating at the UCD before she can undergo surgery.

[Photo: Animal Welfare Coalition]

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