(04/08/18) -- Bill Heatley is a Mid Michigan man known for his compassion and love for animals.

He's described by his supporters as a man on a selfless mission to help rescue those who can't fend for themselves.

"He's just endlessly answering his phone. he doesn't like to turn anyone away. He tries to help everyone that comes to him," said friend and supporter Linda Murdaugh.

He's the man police call if they need help with an animal situation, who picks up a deceased dog and looks for the microchip to track its owner, and he's also the man that will give that dog a proper burial if the owner isn't found.

His generosity is limitless.

"If Bill had a choice between giving his last $50 to someone who needs help or using it for himself, he'll give it to someone," said friend fundraiser organizer Julie Clark.

But now, it's Bill that needs the help.

Relying on a meager pension, the Air force, Army and Air National Guard Veteran is having trouble making ends meet. Recently, he was evicted from his current home, his car he uses for rescues is no longer considered safe and reliable, and he's behind on some of his bills.

"In kind I'd like to show him some acts of kindness back, I want people to reach out," Clark said.

Clark has organized a YouCaring fundraiser for Bill and has already raised more than $2,700 in just two days.

"I was embarassed. Even though I'm on Facebook and a lot of people know who I am, I'm a private person," Heatley said.

But also a grateful person, for people like Julie and Linda and the dozens who have already donated.

"I don't have an extravagant life. I try to live within my means," Heatley added.

All supporters of Bill just want to see him get back on his feet.

"He just is out there all the time, answering calls, text messages, it consumes him and he steps up to it." Murdaugh said.

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