Dog gives Scottsdale man with kidney failure 2nd chance at life

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - A Scottsdale man is getting a second chance at life thanks to a relationship he formed because of his dog.

He's in line for a transplant next month after suffering from kidney failure, but it wouldn't be possible without a dog named Bo.

"We always knew there was something special about him, he was a great dog from the beginning," said David Keiser.

But 12 years ago, when Bo was a puppy, he used to chew a bit. That's where trainer Sam Kabbel stepped in.

"We worked to get him to be a good pet for them," said Kabbel.

The training created a lasting friendship that became life saving last year.

"My body was out of whack, I thought I had the flu," said Keiser.

"It was mind blowing and devastating to have him hospitalized and then of course find out he has kidney failure," said Keiser's wife, Diane

David needed a transplant and couldn't find a donor, but then came Sam Kabbel.

"I actually asked them, could I be tested as a donor?" said Kabbel.

He was a match and the surgery has been scheduled for September.

"I've called her a saint, I've called her our savior, I've called her superwoman. Words can't describe what you feel like when someone offers to save your husband's life," said Diane.

"How do you thank someone like that other than just taking care of the kidney, living a long happy life," said Keiser.

It's all because 12 years ago a small puppy named Bo liked to chew.