An animal shelter in Santiago de Cuba reported on social media a man who, posing as a veterinarian, is taking advantage of people's love for their pets to carry out scams.
A person named Ariel La Sirenita KG alerted the Facebook group "SALBA (Santiagueros for Animal Welfare)" about an alleged scammer posing as a veterinarian, using the name of their collective or the veterinary clinic Versalles "Mis Sueños" to deceive pet owners in Santiago de Cuba.
According to the report, this individual takes advantage of the trust of people who request home veterinary care to carry out his scams.
"This man, whose identity and name I do not know, is posing as a veterinarian from SALBA or the Versalles clinic 'Mis Sueños'," the post states, clarifying that the veterinarians from these institutions do not make home visits, except in cases of extreme urgency that have been previously authorized by their supervisor, Reina Saco.
In light of this situation, the animal welfare organization advised pet owners to request the identification card of anyone claiming to be a veterinarian and to verify their identity by calling the clinic directly at 22691266.
He also reiterated the importance of being vigilant to protect their animals and avoid falling into the hands of scammers.
The message concluded with an urgent plea: "Take care of your pet."
This incident highlights the vulnerability of pet owners to individuals who exploit their trust and love for animals for fraudulent purposes.
In September, someone in Havana publicly reported on social media that their four-year-old Pekingese dog died after not receiving care at a state veterinary clinic.
Cyrex Vega reported in the Facebook group "Animal Protection Society in Cuba" that after noticing his pet was having difficulty breathing, he took her to the clinic located at 29 between 62 and 64, Buenavista, in the Playa municipality, as it was the closest to his home.
Vega emphasized that although the veterinarian was still at the location, he refused to assist the puppy, claiming he had already finished his workday, and suggested that they go elsewhere.
Recently, another animal welfare organization criticized the actions of the Cuban institutions responsible for protecting nature, expressing its outrage over the promotion of the sale of red squirrels in Havana.
In a Facebook post, Elizabeth Marela Cardoso Pérez harshly criticized sellers who, according to her, profit from the suffering of animals without any knowledge of their handling and care.
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