Potcake Rescue Launches NFT Collection to Support Island Dog Rescues

Jun 13

TL;DR: Potcake Rescue NFT Launch

Mint date: July 10, 2025 — Bahamian Independence Day
Supply: 2,420 unique digital collectibles
Blockchain: ApeChain via AIOW.io
Purpose: Support rescue & adoption of Potcakes in The Bahamas, primarily through Abaco Shelter
Utility: NFT holders get exclusive art, community access, merch opportunities, and direct impact on rescue efforts.
Additional products: Plush toys, collars, shirts, dog chew toys, and supplements also available.
100% of proceeds support the mission.

We’re excited to officially announce the launch of Potcake Rescue’s first NFT collection — a one-of-a-kind digital project created to directly support the rescue, care, and adoption of The Bahamas’ beloved island dogs, known as Potcakes.

Minting begins July 10th, 2025 — Bahamian Independence Day — through our launch partner AIOW.io on the ApeChain blockchain.

🐶 What is Potcake Rescue?

Potcake Rescue is a U.S.-based organization working closely with Bahamian and U.S. shelters, including our primary partner Abaco Shelter, to rescue, care for, and find loving homes for Potcakes. These village dogs — native to The Bahamas — are known for their loyalty, resilience, and deep connection to island life. They are called ROYAL BAHAMIAN POTCAKES. 👑

Proceeds from this project directly fund rescue operations, spay/neuter clinics, medical care, shelter support, education, and adoption efforts — helping both the animals and the communities that care for them.

🎨 Why NFTs (digital collectibles)?

We chose to enter Web3 for two simple reasons:

1️⃣ To create sustainable, transparent funding for rescue work, without relying solely on one-time donations.
2️⃣ To introduce Bahamian culture and art to new audiences worldwide, celebrating the islands while building a supportive community.

Each Potcake NFT is part of a limited collection of 2,420 unique digital collectibles, featuring generative artwork inspired by the character and spirit of the Potcakes themselves, captured so well by lead artist, Stevie Burrows. From Pirate Potcakes to Junkanoo Potcakes, these designs honor both the animals and the Bahamian culture they represent.

🏆 What You Get When You Mint

When you mint a Potcake Rescue NFT, you're not just buying a digital collectible — you're actively joining the rescue mission.

Each NFT holder will receive:

A one-of-a-kind Potcake digital collectible
A second digital artwork featuring Bahamian painters and photographers
Exclusive access to Potcake Rescue’s growing community and future projects
Eligibility for giveaways, community decisions, and special merch opportunities
We’re considering giving a percentage of sales to any NFT art used for our products, too!

In addition to the NFT collection, we also offer plush toys, collars, shirts, dog chew toys, and dog supplements — giving supporters even more ways to contribute and be part of the mission.

🌍 100% Transparent. 100% For The Dogs.

All funds raised go directly into the rescue effort, with a clear financial model that supports both immediate care and long-term sustainability. A full transparency breakdown will be published and updated for our community to track the project’s impact over time.

🚀 Join the Rescue Royal Family

We’re building more than a drop. This is the beginning of a long-term Web3 community dedicated to both art and rescue. Mint day is fast approaching — join us on July 10th to make a difference and be part of something truly meaningful. Sign up for our Royal Family for free to stay informed!

Minting at: AIOW’s Mint Hub (direct mint link pending)

Our Story – How Potcake Rescue Began

Pirate Potcake Sonny, our OG from the TCI

My wife and I were on an island in the Caribbean Sea when we saw a familiar sight: stray dogs roaming in the heat. One in particular was laying motionless on a gravel road. We stopped to check on him and long story short, helped him recover and brought him to Missouri as a foster placement. With two cats at home, we weren’t sure how it would go—but he flourished, and he was named Sonny. A year later, we adopted Willie, another Potcake rescued from The Mud, a Haitian village on Great Abaco, Bahamas destroyed by Hurricane Dorian. Our experiences led us to work directly with Abaco Shelter and to support about 20 strategic partners—thus, Potcake Rescue was born.

Shooting the Potcake Rescue short film for Samsung first led us to Great Abaco Island, which became a turning point. Now based on the Space Coast of Florida, we plan to eventually move our family to The Abacos and immerse ourselves in the island life, the people, and—of course—the dogs.

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