TESCO'S support of Greyhound racing's abuse of dogs.

by K. Stovold Fri Feb 25, 2011 12:10 stovoldtravel at gmail dot com

I have just sent an email to Tesco. I also noticed that Cork Groupon (www.citydeal.ie) has an advertisement up for a discount on tickets and food at Curaheen Park. I linked this page plus several others on their Facebook fan page and told them why I would no longer be following their site, nor would I allow their advertisements to appear on the websites I administer.

I think starting a petition on a site like Change.org could be very useful for getting the attention of both Tesco and Citideal.ie (perhaps 2 separate petitions). As a relatively recent resident of Ireland, however, I think someone with more knowledge of the politics and business scene would be better equipped to set this up. It looks fairly simple, I just don't know to whom the complaints would most effectively be addressed.

Will you take a look and set one up? I will happily sign and get my friends and family to do likewise.

http://www.change.org/start-a-petition

Thank you.

Cordially,
K. Stovold

by Lee Wed Feb 09, 2011 20:07

Looking at other forums, many have had the exact same response so Tesco clearly have had enough complaints to warrant a standard email response. Let's keep them rolling in, have faith, we can make a difference!!

by pedant Tue Feb 08, 2011 15:08

Hi I got exactly the same but surely if enough complaints go in they might take it seriously .

by Nic Tue Feb 08, 2011 14:33

After sending my concerns via email I received the following response.

Thank you for contacting us. I am very sorry that you are unhappy with
our decision to include greyhound racing in our Clubcard Deals scheme.

Clubcard Deals is our way of thanking customers for shopping at Tesco.
We reward Clubcard holders with a variety of deals, from money-saving
vouchers and airmiles, to magazine subscriptions and days out. Greyhound
racing is a popular activity in Ireland and this particular deal is just
one of a wide range of options that customers can choose from, so that
they can pick the one which is right for them.

I sincerely apologise for any distress that this may have caused you.
Please let me assure you we have passed on your concerns to the Irish
Greyhound Board.

Kind regards

Samantha Kaylan
Customer Relations Manager
Tesco Freetime Limited

It seems that Tesco are not going to consider removing the offer anytime soon.

by Petra . Tue Feb 01, 2011 16:51

I have sent in an e-mail to Tesco Ireland ( customer service ) in relation to your story , i have
also received a reply , same oul ' we'll get back to you ' , please keep sending e-mails to Tesco.

by Sceptic - None Whatsoever Tue Feb 01, 2011 01:40

Just read your story and i am appauled at the very thought of Tesco being so closely involved in
what has to be viewed as blatent cruelty to greyhounds ..Its a National Disgrace , end of .