Mityana dog scam: BBC uncovers the Ugandans abusing animals to elicit donations for shelters

The BBC uncovered that a dog named Russet, used in online fundraising campaigns, was a victim of a scam in Uganda. Social media accounts exploited his image to extract thousands of dollars from animal lovers abroad, without the dog receiving necessary care. Mityana has become infamous for its fake animal shelters, where scammers take advantage of Westerners' passion for dogs.