Charity Golloway and her kids were thrilled to welcome an adorable dog that had been hanging around their Virginia home. Believing the pooch to be a stray, they embraced him into their family and affectionately named him Butter. They even built an outdoor shelter complete with an electric lamp for him. However, tragedy struck one night, and something went awfully wrong.

The electric lamp suddenly burst into flames, spreading rapidly. Butter, the dog, sensed the danger and rushed towards Charity’s window, barking non-stop to alert her of the imminent danger so close to her house. Though it took her a while to comprehend the situation, she finally got up and started moving, but the intense heat from the flames shattered one of their windows.
Charity recalls how quickly the fire grew, admitting that it was quite daunting to witness how fast it happened.

Charity and her children were fortunate to escape unharmed from the fire, thanks to Butter who alerted them in time. They promptly dialed 911 and were also able to douse the flames using a firehose before the Valley Volunteer Fire Department crew arrived on the scene. Butter was overjoyed to see them there and the firefighters were equally thrilled to meet the heroic dog. Justin Stidham, one of the responders, described Butter as a friendly and affectionate canine who happily mingled with them, allowing them to pet him.

After a thorough investigation, the firefighters concluded that the house had only experienced minor damages on the exterior, such as the broken window Charity had heard and some melted vinyl siding. Although these damages will require some time to fix, it’s a small issue compared to what could have occurred. Justin expressed his gratitude towards the dog, stating that without its timely intervention, they would have battled a blazing inferno in the ceiling for hours.

A picture of the brave dog, Butter, hanging out with the firefighters gained unexpected attention on Facebook, resulting in an unanticipated call for charity. Despite being mistaken as a stray, Butter was actually a missing pup and was reunited with his parents thanks to the viral picture. Although Charity, who took care of Butter during his heroic act, is sad to see him go, she is happy for him and plans to stay in touch with his family. Cooper (Butter’s real name) had run away from home during the summer, so his family is excited to have him back and are currently arranging for his pick up. While they wait, Charity and her children are making the most of their remaining time with Butter, who is being rewarded for his bravery with a delicious steak.

Charity expressed her gratitude towards the stray dog that came into her yard, acknowledging that things could have been worse if it hadn’t been for the dog’s presence. She believed that the dog played a crucial role in the situation and she was truly thankful for it.