King’s Recovery

Supporting a Detroit Family After a House Fire

A recent house fire in Detroit left a family facing something no one is ever prepared for.

Davon and his girlfriend were able to escape, but in the confusion and fear of the moment, Davon realized their dogs were still inside. He went back for them, and was trapped.

Today, both Davon and his dog, King, are in the hospital, each receiving critical care. Their second dog is safe and in the care of Detroit Animal Care and Control (DACC) and will soon go to live with Davon’s father.

Davon and King survived the fire but suffered severe smoke inhalation. Davon is on a ventilator. His recovery will take time and intense medical treatment. King is currently being treated in a veterinary hospital, where he is receiving oxygen therapy in a hyperbaric chamber because his lungs are not yet strong enough without support. In two different settings, their care is intensive, carefully monitored, and — most importantly — giving them a real chance to recover.

King’s journey to this care began with the Detroit Fire Department, who brought him directly to DACC after the fire. Following an immediate veterinary assessment, Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control arranged for his transfer to an emergency veterinary hospital, where he could receive the advanced treatment he urgently needed.

King’s recovery remains uncertain. Smoke inhalation injuries are complex, and progress can be difficult to predict. What we do know is this: he and his family deserve the best chance possible, and that is exactly what this care is providing.

Why We’re Fundraising

King’s veterinary treatment is estimated at $10,000.

Our goal is to cover the full cost of his care so Davon’s family can focus on what matters most right now: healing and recovery.

This family is navigating a medical crisis without significant financial resources. Removing the burden of King’s medical expenses is one meaningful way we can help.

The Reality of the Human–Animal Bond

For many of us, the relationship we have with our pets is simple to explain but impossible to measure.

Pets are part of daily routines, emotional support systems, and family life. They are constants in homes and in hearts. In moments of crisis, that bond often becomes even more visible.

King is not just a pet to Davon’s family. Davon risked his life to go back for his dogs. King is deeply loved, and there is already a plan for his future: once medically cleared, King will continue his recovery in a medical foster home before eventually going to live with Davon’s father.

There is stability waiting for him. There is family waiting for him.

How You Can Help

We are asking for community support to fund King’s treatment.

Every donation directly contributes to his medical care and helps relieve financial pressure on a family experiencing an extraordinary situation.

If you are able to give, we hope you will consider supporting King’s recovery.

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Davon’s seven siblings, their families, and their church community are already rallying around both Davon and King.

This fundraiser allows the broader community to stand with them in a practical, tangible way.

Compassion does not have to be dramatic to be powerful. Sometimes, it simply means helping a family through a very difficult moment. ❤️