r/rescuecats • u/HoneyCatsMeows APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS • Aug 16 '24
COMMUNITY ALERT/ AWARENESS ⚠️ You might’ve seen this photo(first pic), it was used by someone pretending to be us.
Someone messaged us asking for ID’s and other things, they told us that they would be sending a donation for our rescues if we provide what they need.
We declined because it didn’t feel right. I then posted about it on our page. Then they blocked us.
They’ve used photos of some of our sick cats and called them “Pumpkin and Snow” where in real names are “Bunso (translates to youngest) and Awra”. Both cats are rescues suffering from CKD, sad to say they both gained their wings only days a part.
Unlike what the scammer posted, the vet clinic, whom we’ve been in partnership with actually allowed us to discharge the cats even if bill was unpaid(we left a promissory note), because they’ve known us for 4 years now.
It’s just really unsettling to know that someone has the stomach to use other people’s photos, create a sad story, and get money out of it and the cats who already gained their wings are being used to wrong others.
I reached out to the mods after a very kind lady named Jo reached out and told me about reddit, didn’t know that groups like this existed before because we mainly use FB and IG only.
Please, be vigilant about who you’re helping. I hope the scammers stops. Starting today, whenever we post sick cats on our other socials, we’ll add watermarks. Lesson learned the hard way.
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I also want to introduce our group, Honey Cats Ph is a small volunteer effort based in the PH. We care for around 150 cats (some rescued and some community cats) and around 20 dogs (also a combination).
Our group has been helping for 5 years now and has assisted over 5,000 cats and dogs get neutered/spayed by partnering with veterinarians to conduct low cost veterinary services in different cities in the PH.
- 98% of our population is already fixed
- Almost everyone is vaccinated (but some are in need of vaccine updates)
- We have specially abled cats (blind, amputee, CKD, FIV, FIP survivors)
- we feed community cats and regularly conducts TNVR
If you’re reading this still, thank you! If you’ve donated to those great pretenders a few days back, I’m sorry if they’ve wronged you. Thank you for having a good heart and wanting to help.
I’ve attached some photos for you guys to enjoy 💖
P. S. I’m Abi btw, I’m a veterinary student here in the PH aiming to be a licensed veterinarian in the future. I aspire to conduct free spay/neuter program and provide free/affordable animal health care to those in need.
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u/HoneyCatsMeows APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS Aug 16 '24
Didn’t know that no edit option is available😅 Wanted to clarify that this is the the numbers in terms of the rescues under our care.
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u/sproggs44 APPROVED RESCUER Aug 16 '24 edited Aug 16 '24
Boost and welcome honey cats!
So happy that we managed to find f you!
Welcome to the best community ever!!
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u/Mithandriel APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS Aug 16 '24
I'm so sorry about Bunso and Awra 💔 Scammers are the worst, they always go after my elderly mom. Their lack of empathy and lack of conscience is disgusting.
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u/HoneyCatsMeows APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS Aug 17 '24
It’s really sad and scary. I hope at some point this kind wrong doings stops, I’m also sorry about your experience 😞
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u/Historical_Duck_8238 APPROVED RESCUER Aug 16 '24
You guys will love it here! This community is a blessing and saves so many lives! You guys belong here!
Thank you for everything you do! Sending all the cats our love! ❤️
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u/HoneyCatsMeows APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS Aug 17 '24
Thank you! I’m actually in awe how welcoming you guys are are, thank you🤍
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u/Monkittyruccia22 Aug 16 '24
Welcome HoneyCats! 💜Offering my sincere condolences on this very sad situation. Having seen much in this community and then being part of the NEW team to revamp this sub into a VERY safe place I can say that the opportunity to seek out the victims of these incidents and offer help is very sincere. RC is about RESCUE! That’s exactly what happened here! So please allow us to show your rescue the kindness that others did not. You’ll find this community absolutely amazing! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. If you need anything please reach out to the mods and we will be happy to help you. Once your account is ready we can help you fundraise to offset your losses too. 💜
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u/HoneyCatsMeows APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS Aug 17 '24
Thank you! It’s wonderful and truly amazing that mods here are very active and helpful🤍
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u/NursWifLife05 Aug 16 '24
I am truly sorry to hear about Bunso and Awra. May those beautiful babies run free together ❤️ It is truly disgusting to know that someone has tried to use your photos for personal gain; well done catching them! Some people are so terrible and just have dark souls. Scammers will stop at nothing and feel absolutely no remorse for whomever is caught in their scheme.
I definitely want to welcome you to this sub. You will find this sub has the best moderators and community of people. The kindness knows no bounds. We all have the same goal in mind.
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u/MamaSmAsh5 APPROVED AMAZON WISHLIST Aug 16 '24
I’m so sorry about all of that, including the loss of the 2 babies. It’s sick what some people are capable of. Please know, this place is amazing and can really make a difference 🫶🏻 welcome 🙏
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u/Potential_Trifle1784 Aug 16 '24
I am so sorry for the loss of Awra and Bunso. They were both beautiful. CKD is such a horrible things. Welcome! And I am so sorry for these terrible scammers stealing these angel kitties photo.
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u/EducationalBrick2831 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS Aug 16 '24
Those types of people would Kick a Sick Person on the sidewalk, they have No Morals or True Empathy. It all for them, they are also Lazy a_s those are the ones who don't want to Work ! Everything about their Sorry life is Scamming & Con othere ! Shameless, they are Actually causing HARM to ANIMALS that really need HELP
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u/chocolatfortuncookie Aug 16 '24
Stronger together! ❤️ Welcome! So heartwarming to hear all the great things you are doing for so many animals 🙏❤️
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u/HoneyCatsMeows APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS Aug 17 '24
⛓️💥 thank you! So many wonder things that communities do and can do when united☺️
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u/Potential_Trifle1784 Aug 16 '24
All your kitties are beautiful! Love the pictures of them all together!
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u/Emergency_Proposal63 Approved Colony Caretaker Aug 17 '24
So happy you stumbled upon this place - The community here is A M A Z I N G- truly the most beautiful souls on the planet are right here in one location ❤️ I’m sorry about what happened- that is so sad - But you will be glad to know that the Superhero MOD team protects us from scammers and ensures this community is safe !! We welcome you and
B O O S T
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u/jujubee516 Aug 16 '24
I'm so upset people were pretending to be you to scam generous donors. Thank you for helping cats 💕
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u/Marc-Muller Aug 17 '24
This community does real amazing job regarding scammers! You can’t prevent people from doing stuff like that, and I’ve seen some trying to put food in here (mostly coming from FB) but the people here do their research and scammers are unmasked pretty quickly. Yes, this community is amazing and a lot of times very helpful…
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u/Zahara_612 Aug 17 '24
You're amazing and making such a difference to the animals in your communities. People are sick and there will always be those who try to make a buck off the backs of others. Please keep doing what you're doing!
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u/EducationalBrick2831 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS Aug 21 '24
That's something not seen much any longer in this world ! Helping with Free and or Low Cost Veterinary Services! Hope all goes well for you in College! And a THANK YOU, to you and the people who help with your Rescue of Cats and Dogs ! I also rescue Cats. We did have 2 rescue Dogs both have died back in 2016 & 17. So now its6 just cats and caring for a Cat Colony in my Neighborhood. Terrible others used you're photos to Con people out of money that could help Real Animals! Not humans !
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u/cashbev1961 Aug 16 '24
Welcome to RC💞🐾….just wanted to once again apologize for the scammers stealing your pictures and making money off of the poor babies who have passed on, just horrible!! We have updated the community here about the situation and they are aware and the scam has been exposed. We are soo grateful for Jo finding the real rescue (you) behind the stolen pictures and information and welcome you here with open arms 🤗 we will touch base through modmail and get the approval started asap:)