How to Spot Fake Rescue Pups Websites

How to Spot Fake Rescue Pups Websites

We need to share something important with you.

Multiple fake websites are currently copying Rescue the Pups. These sites have stolen our product images, descriptions, website design, and even the thank-you cards we send with orders.

We are not affiliated with any of them. And we have no way of knowing whether they actually keep their promise to help abandoned dogs.

What the Copycats Are Stealing

These fraudulent sites copy nearly everything from us:

  • Product photos and descriptions
  • Website layout and text
  • Our brand story and messaging
  • Images of dogs from our feeding operations
  • Even the cards we include in packages

Some of these sites use similar names or slightly altered URLs to confuse customers. They're designed to look legitimate at first glance.

How to Verify You're on the Real Site

Before making any purchase, check these details:

1. The URL must be exactly: therescuepaws.com

Watch out for variations like:

  • rescuethepup.com (missing "s")
  • rescuethepups.shop
  • rescue-pups.com
  • Any URL with extra words or numbers

2. We send monthly photo updates

Every customer receives real photos from feeding operations each month. Copycat sites don't have access to our local partners or field operations.

3. Our official Instagram is @rescuethepups

We post daily. You can verify our activity and community there.

4. Customer service email: info@rescuethepups.com

If you're unsure about a site, reach out to us directly before purchasing.

What We're Doing About It

We've reported these fraudulent sites to the platforms they use. But the reality is that new ones keep appearing under different names.

This is an ongoing issue that many purpose-driven brands face. The best protection is awareness.

If You've Purchased from a Fake Site

If you believe you've ordered from a copycat site:

  1. Contact your bank or payment provider to dispute the charge
  2. Report the fake site to the platform hosting it
  3. Reach out to us at Info@rescuethepups.com — we can't process refunds for orders we didn't receive, but we can confirm whether a site is legitimate

A Note About Similar Names

Not every site with a similar name is a scam. Some are legitimate organizations doing great work.

For example, Rescue Paws Thailand is a real organization helping animals in Thailand. We are not affiliated with them, but they are doing amazing work in their own right. If you've found them, they're legit.

The difference between legitimate organizations and copycat scams is simple: real organizations have their own identity, their own mission, and their own content. Scam sites directly steal our exact photos, text, and branding to deceive customers.

Why This Matters

Beyond the financial risk to customers, these fake sites damage the trust we've worked hard to build. When someone buys from a copycat thinking they're helping abandoned dogs, and nothing happens, it creates doubt about all charitable initiatives online.

That's why transparency has always been central to what we do. Monthly photos from feeding operations, an active Instagram presence, and real customer reviews are how we show our work is real. You can also see how our feeding operations work.

Quick Checklist Before You Buy

  • ✓ URL is exactly rescuethepups.com
  • ✓ Site mentions monthly photo updates for customers
  • ✓ Instagram linked is @rescuethepups
  • ✓ Contact email is info@rescuethepups.com

Thank You for Your Awareness

Your vigilance helps protect not just yourself, but the integrity of what we're building together. Every time you share this information or double-check a URL, you're helping ensure that support actually reaches dogs in need.

Thank you for being part of the real community.

 

Questions or concerns? Reach out anytime at Info@rescuethepups.com or check our FAQ.

—  Rescue The Pups Team 🐾

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