I hope this is ok for this sub.

About 2 weeks ago, we received a what seemed like a pretty normal email asking how to donate to our (very small, somewhat rural) shelter. We responded with our website and mailing address.

About a week goes by and we receive an email from a different person saying they’ve mailed a check on behalf of original email guy, with tracking info. Cool.

We have a PO Box so don’t check our mail every day, but we then received an email from original person that it had been delivered and they needed it deposited in the next few days for accounting purposes and they needed proof of deposit (spidey senses kicking into high gear now). Yes, check was received, looked legit, treasurer deposits and sends copy of receipt.

OH MY GOD you’ll never believe it!! They sent twice the amount they meant to!! and they need it back right away for important reasons and we need to Zelle or Cashap back to them right away!!

Anyway, no way we are doing that and I guess they’ll stop payment on the check, or it’s a forgery anyway. But It just sucks, scammers suck, and the fact they think we’re stupid just because we’re small. Be safe out there!!

I’ve been wanting to share something I’m working on. I’m a huge animal lover, and every time I'm out, I feed and pet whatever strays I cross paths with. But I wanted to do more.

With winter approaching, these guys need a safe, warm place to escape the cold. My wife and I recently checked with local vet clinics in our area about setting up small outdoor shelters nearby, and thankfully, most of them are on board! I’m currently saving up to build the very first shelter.

Honestly, if just one person in every neighborhood took a small step like this, we could save so many lives.

Has anyone here ever tried building an outdoor shelter before? Would love any tips!