I am writing this as I am deeply saddened by the intentional destruction of the habitat of a feral colony which many of us have been feeding for about 8 years or more and are lovingly referred to as “Kroger Cats” in our neighborhood.
This has happened simply because the lessees of the 7 Eleven store have pushed the issue and 7-Eleven has chosen to go along with this. Shame on 7-Eleven. This is a company that not only has its roots in Dallas and has profited much from the community but professes to be a Community oriented company.
When a company profits from a specific community, they should participate and put forth the effort to participate in the likes/desires of the neighborhood or community from which they profit. An business, should have even higher societal objectives as they pertain to their neighborhood, no matter where they what business, more so “convenience goods” . After all, the neighborhood accepted their store. In addition, since they sell “convenience” products and about 80% of their sales comes from a very close radius and the same neighborhood they are refusing to support.
Well, I guess what is good for the goose is good for the gander, as they say, so if 7-Eleven does not want to be part of the community, we, as a neighborhood/community should oblige them and allow them to be outsiders. Therefore I will never be buying any gas and/or products from any 7 Eleven again. And specially from the location at Forest Ln /Greenville Ave. nor from the Central and Forest Ln as I believe both share the same ownership. Even if they are not, they are both 7-Elevens.
I urge each and every person who cares about animals to quit buying from all 7-Elevens and even more so from the 2 stores mentioned herein. I have stopped and will be telling everyone on Facebook and Twitter of the situation. Shame on the lessees, shame on 7-Eleven. Mobil-Tetco as they are registered (Texaco) should be also ashamed for having such entities as partners.
They just could not stand the feeding box and a couple of shelters, well, here is the video of how they and Mr. S----, who also owns part of the land, maintain the property. He is very quick to be “holier than thou” for us feeding on HIS property. But, this is how he maintains it, seems hypocritical to me.
http://youtu.be/3R-dxlnLLwE
Also, take a look at some photos and you decide ...
http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w140/rbdallastx/7%20eleven/?albumview=slideshow
I hope the top management in 7-Eleven Corporation and Mobil-Tetco have more backbone and interest in the neighborhoods from which they profit than the immediate management. It is time for them to demonstrate that this was something that individuals did and not part of their corporate structure. The ball is in their corner. They have their right, we have ours.
Let’s make sure they hear this loud and clear. Our dollars can speak volumes.
It is time to spread the word. Please tell everyone you know.
The following information is for 7-Eleven
President Joseph DePinto
Corporate Headquarters/Store Support Center:
7-Eleven, Inc.
One Arts Plaza
1722 Routh St., Suite 1000
Dallas, TX 75201
Main Phone Number: 972-828-7011
800 number" 1-800-255 0711
email newsmediainquiry@7-11.com
Guest Relations is under News Media Inqury
This is from their website… what a joke. I guess they just mean the spending needs.
7 Eleven Corporate Statement
Before anyone says it, 7-Eleven has the right to do as they have done,
but we, as the customers (monetary supporters of 7-Eleven), also have right
-right to express our disgust
-right to not support them monetarily
If you think 7-Eleven should be a better neighbor.. please
CALL THEM, WRITE THEM and Pass This on.
