Is this company trading ethically/morally or money grabbers?

[wolf63]

My brother bought my cats a present for their Christmas - something to chase and kill and then, eventually, be confiscated and hidden.

The toy came on a little bit of card saying that it was made by "Animal Club" with the logo for the "Blue Cross" animal charity shown at the top.

When I read the back of the card I noticed that the Animal Club comp gives a minimum donation of 1% to stated charity. All that I found via Google is-

http://www.vetonthewe...ry-detail.asp?id=3307
http://www.einpay.com...-limited/04369474.htm

I am curious to know if this is legit - not that it matters as the furry things are well trashed and worth the money - this company has used the Blue Cross logo clearly on the front of the pack and yet donates the minimum amount possible to the charity.

Thanks

[Hawkwalk]

Why dont you contact the Blue Cross charity and ask them?

[wolf63]

That's a good point - thanks.

[cassa333]

Ditto Hawkwalk.

It may also depend on what the profit margin is for the products. 1% of a small profit may be minscule but if they sell a million items it all adds up.

[bednobs]

plus it's 1% more than most companies

[wolf63]

True - maybe I just have a very suspicious nature. The emblem and charity name were quite prominent on the front of the card so I just thought 'scam'.

The cats were very pleased with their furry things I must admit - and the Blue Cross gets some donation.

Thanks.

[andrew1707]

I used to think you were the crazy cat lady. But now I realise I am the nutter who bought your cats Christmas presents.

[andrew1707]

And anyway I doubt Sainsbury would intentionally be involved in a 1% charity cat toy scam.
Next year I'll send you a sack and a map to the nearest river.

[wolf63]

andrew - just found your post. The toys were really appreciated by Frankie and Merlin - they were good quality. It is the "made in China" words at the back of the packaging - always rings little bells in my mind.

Now - what will I do now. I could go and finish reading the Daily Mail or enter some competitions or even groom Princess Stroppy in advance of our visit to the vet tomorrow.

Do phone.

Susan xx