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Meet the man behind the mask; Chris!
Chris wrote on his GoFundMe page, "As a child, I looked up to the values that superheroes such as Batman reflected and thought that would be the perfect vessel to embody the spirit of goodwill. Thus, the crazy idea of Batman4Paws was born. I would help rescue animals in need anyway I can, all while dressed as the Dark Knight himself and becoming a symbol for helping those in need."
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Currently, his Batmobile used for these rescue missions is a humble Honda Accord, but hes hoping to upgrade his transport in the near future!
With an upgrade in transport, Chris will be able to efficiently take more animals on his rescue missions.
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Chris also has his pilot's license and hopes that one day that will aid him in transporting multiple animals around the globe!
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Batman operates within a 500-mile radius of his home in Orlando, Florida, but will travel even further if necessary
According to the Batman4Paws site, "[Batman] likes to stay within 500 miles of his home base in Orlando, Florida but has been known to extend his ring of service if the need arises and he is available to make it happen. He's gone all the way to Vermont and back before! He hopes to expand his reach as his rescue grows," the site also adding, "Once a transport day is set and the furry friend has all their paperwork, he picks up the animal in need and brings it to safety."
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Humble Chris recently told the media, “I would say I’m just the middleman, the real heroes are the people giving these dogs a good, loving home.”
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And while Chris knows that dressing up as the masked crusader isn't necessary to save the animals, it helps him open up a dialogue about the importance of adoption and fostering.
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Chris's message is loud and clear; Adopt, don't shop!
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"He's a silent guardian, a watchful protector"
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