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She has a message to anyone considering adopting a dog, or any pet for that matter. “Make sure you have all the resources you need and that you are fully prepared for the addition of a furry friend. Dogs need good quality food, a safe home environment, training, attention, exercise, medical treatment, stimulation and companionship. Adopting a dog is a commitment that you make for 10 to 18 years.”
But it goes a little deeper. For dogs, cats, horses, bunnies, and other animals alike. “If you are adopting a specific breed, make sure you understand this breed and have researched their temperament, character and personality," explained Travers. "Make sure that they are suited to your life. For example, a border collie is very well suited to an active person with a large spacious home or a farm.”
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Travers advises going to the shelter and spending time with the animal to see its personality and if the two of you bond. “There must be a connection,” she said. “Adoption is such an easy and beautiful way to get a pet. Not only are you providing a home to an orphaned dog but rescue dogs are the most loving, faithful and devoted companions.”
Travers has two adopted dogs of her own. So she knows what she’s talking about when she says the rescues are among the most loving and loyal. But this woman doesn’t discriminate. To her, all animals are amazing. “Animals cannot speak for themselves, yet they are unconditionally loving and so loyal and devoted to their owner,” she told us. “They have such a positive effect on our life and it's a known fact that our bodies release a lot of endorphins in their presence- the hormones that make us feel good and lift our mood.”
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If she were to choose a companion, it’d be man’s - or woman’s best friend. “Dogs are like soul therapy and have a way of naturally warming our hearts and brightening our days. They are such vulnerable, innocent and loving creatures, who do no harm unless it's been taught by humans. They are completely devoted, faithful and love with their whole hearts.”
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In the heart of Zamboanga City, Philippines, a humble dog named Kabang captured the world’s attention with a single, selfless act that would define her life and legacy forever.
One fateful day in 2011, Kabang saw two young girls—her family’s children—crossing the street, unaware of the speeding motorcycle heading straight toward them. Without a moment’s hesitation, Kabang leaped into the path of the oncoming vehicle, saving the girls from what could have been a fatal accident. Her brave act cost her dearly; Kabang sustained severe injuries, losing part of her snout and jaw in the process.
But what Kabang lost physically, she more than made up for in spirit. Her story spread far beyond the Philippines, touching hearts around the globe. People from all walks of life came together to support her recovery, raising funds to send her to the United States for the specialized surgeries she needed. Kabang became a symbol of unconditional love, bravery, and the deep bond that can exist between humans and animals.
Kabang lived the rest of her days surrounded by the love of those who admired her courage. On May 17, 2021, at the age of 13, she peacefully passed away in her sleep, leaving behind a legacy that would inspire generations to come. In July 2021, she was laid to rest near a statue of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, a fitting tribute to a dog whose spirit embodied the very essence of compassion.
In recognition of her extraordinary bravery, a statue was unveiled in Kabang’s honor in Pasonanca Park, Zamboanga City, on August 13, 2021. The statue stands as a permanent reminder of the little dog with a huge heart, who taught the world about the power of love and sacrifice.
Kabang may be gone, but her story will live on forever in our hearts.
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Neo had faced numerous challenges, transitioning from an abusive environment to a prolonged stay in the shelter, but one rescue remained determined to see him through
