Keith Walker, a local homeless man, heroically risked his life to rescue dogs and cats from a burning shelter in Atlanta nearly two weeks ago.
Walker noticed that nonprofit W-Underdogs’s building that houses rescued dogs and cats was on fire on and sprang into action, rushing inside and carrying the panicked animals to safety. The 53-year-old man saved all six dogs and 10 cats that currently live at the shelter.
The facility’s owner was out picking up donations when the fire started. The Atlanta Fire Department reported to the scene to find Walker bravely carrying dogs and cats to safety.
Volunteers helped relocate the cats and dogs to the organization’s new location once it became clear that the burned building would be uninhabitable.
W-Underdogs has helped Walker over the last year, giving him jobs and feeding his pit bull, who is currently housed at the shelter, according to the organization’s Facebook page.
Soon, donations began flooding in to help Mr. Walker.
“Rest assured we have Mr. Walker’s best interests at heart, and are exploring how to best manage donations that have come in on his behalf,” the post reads. “We will be seeking an organization experienced in working with homeless and vulnerable populations to be his advocate and ensure that his needs, wishes, safety and well-being are taken into account.”
Lady Freethinker applauds Mr. Walker’s selfless and inspiring actions, which likely saved dozens of lives.
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Bless you, sir, for your generous and caring spirit in saving all these animals!!! I believe that a GoFundMe was set up to pay for a home for this gentleman. Well deserved!!
I think some1 should have made
Edison fry for the electrocution
of cats and dogs so he could get the lighting and power contract.
He was really pisst off with
Westinghouse who had a much
better system and G. Westinghouse
Never had to kill an animal to get a contract. Edison had a lot of brains but maybe he was damn near killed
By electricity. Frigging shame he
got where he did. I had a lot of
respect for him up to the time I
learned what he had NO problem doing to innocent animals.
Bless this man. It’s people like him that deserve care and respect and not other people who gave a roof iver their heads but abuse their children or their other halves.
Please note that the story about Keith Walker, a homeless man who saved stray dogs and cats after a fire broke out in a shelter building, is about Atlanta, Cape Province, South Africa (Cape Town) and not Atlanta Georgia, US.
God Bless Mr. Walker
God bless you dear SIR for rescuing these precious 4 legged souls ! We hope everyone recognizes your angel wings.
I read about this last week, and was concerned because nothing was mentioned about Mr.Walker
I’m so glad he’s going to be taken care of – Keith AND his dog.
Thank you to W-Underdogs for caring for Keith’s god, and giving him odd jobs.
You are all True Heroes <3
dear dear man. i hope he gets shelter with his dog forever. God bless this man and his dog.
What a great man, to save those cats and dogs. 💐
The other info on here is horrible. People are cruel monsters. 👹
Keith Walker is a hero! I hope everything works out well for him and his beloved dog. I have also been through some very tough times a few years ago I was homeless for several months. Things do get better!
THIS MAN IS A HERO
What a man! What a hero. Finally someone with a character to learn from. If this happened here in Germany, I`d offer him to stay in my house for free as long as necessary. Very well done, Mr Walker. God bless you.
Bravo Mr.Walker. You have a true heart.
Un homme, absolument formidable, qui mérite,lui aussi, au moins un toit
Keith Walker is a real hero 🐶🐕🐾❤.
GOOD MAN!!!! You have a good heart…
Thank you for your selfless act of bravery Mr.Walker.
Keith Walker, you are a very kind and considerate person. Thank you so much for saving those animals.
This guy deserves a home and many blessings for this.Has to be a good person to do this. Thankful he saved the animals. Keep us updated on this story.
What a wonderful person! That cannot be said of many humanoid beasts!
I have great respect for this man with a heart of gold! Animal love came first and he did not think of himself! I wish him a happy life because this man deserves it!
This man in atlanta who was a hero and saved all thise animals deserves a metal and a home . Pkease help this man.
This man in atlanta who was a hero and saved all thise animals deserves a metal and a home . Pkease help this man.
Keith Walker has a brave and wonderful heart!
My first thought upon reading the article’s title was that I hoped that they offer him a job, as he obviously cares deeply for these (all?) animals.
So glad to hear that he got the recognition her deserves and that people are helping him
Thank you for your selflessness and love of animals!
What a generous human being you are, Mr Walker! May God bless you and Bravo with a better life.
What a heartwarming story of love and selflessness. Thank you for saving these animals, Mr. Walker. May God Bless you, sir.
To Mr. Keith Walker, You are an exceptional human being. Deserving of far more than your current situation. I pray that you and your beloved dog are blessed with a permanent home, good job, a vehicle and health. You are the kind of human our world needs more of.
May God protect and bless ALL animal lovers and protectors.
Mr Walker you are a star.
This hero should be rewarded for saving these animals. He should get a permanent home, so he can have a good life.
What a brave selfless man. He should be honored for his bravery and deep care for animals. This just shows that people who have fallen on hard times are still valuable kind caring people who are part of our society.
What a brave selfless man. He should be honored for his bravery and deep care for animals. This just shows that people who have fallen on hard times are still valuable kind caring people who are part of our society.
After signing 3 petitions of monsters in action, I am relieved and happy to find one of a brave and loving angel such as Mr. Walker. Your heroic actions have found their way to many, many people’s hearts. May you live long and warm this winter in the warmth of your fellow men.
Very well said.