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Dog's snout to be repaired

DAVIS, Calif. -- A dog that lost its snout while saving two girls in the Philippines has been brought to the University of California, Davis, where veterinarians will try to fix its injuries.

The San Francisco Chronicle reports Kabang became a star in the Philippines after it got in front of a speeding motorcycle, saving the dog owner's young daughter and niece.

But the crash took off its snout and its upper jaw. Veterinarians in the Philippines were unable to treat the injury.

UC Davis surgeons say Kabang will need multiple surgeries, but they are confident they can improve its condition.

-- The Associated Press

Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition October 13, 2012 A28

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