What do Pugs make – Prizes?
Have just watched what could be the worst TV ever – the Keith Lemon Lemonaid show.
Who in their right minds thinks that is acceptable to give away a puppy as a prize to kids on a Saturday night prime slot TV show?
At one point Keith did say to the parents this was a big commitment and were they ready for it – like they were going to change their minds on TV with their kids so hyped up that they might win a puppy. In response to “why haven’t you got your child a puppy” one of the parents said because they had never been in a position to afford one – so how are they going to be able to afford the ongoing costs over years of a puppy – or perhaps all food bills, vet visits & insurance were also part of the prize – I think not.
Never having really thought about it I would have hoped that it would be illegal to give away a live animal as a prize on TV but apparently not – unless the parent has not concented – however in Scotland it is. Given the programme was also aired in Scotland as well then surely ITV have broken the law
We have just watched what could be the worst TV ever – the Keith Lemon Lemonaid show.
Who in their right minds thinks that is acceptable to give away a puppy as a prize to kids on a Saturday night prime slot TV show?
At one point Keith did say to the parents this was a big commitment and were they ready for it – like they were going to change their minds on TV with their kids so hyped up that they might win a puppy. In response to “why haven’t you got your child a puppy” one of the parents said because they had never been in a position to afford one – so how are they going to be able to afford the ongoing costs over years of a puppy – or perhaps all food bills, vet visits & insurance were also part of the prize – I think not.
Never having really thought about it I would have hoped that it would be illegal to give away a live animal as a prize on TV but apparently not – unless the parent has not consented – however in Scotland it is. Given the programme was also aired in Scotland as well then surely ITV have broken the law?
If you like us are outraged by this then please complain.
Firstly to Ofcom: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/
(Keith Lemon’s LemonAid broadcast ITV Saturday 28th April at 18.15 on ITV – you’ll need this for your Ofcom complaint.)
For anyone in Scotland then please visit this site: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2006/11/section/31 – specifically ‘A person commits an offence if the person offers or gives an animal to another person as a prize.’ and cc the RSPCA, the SSPCA in Scotland and Dogs Trust
You can also complain directly to ITV their email address is: viewerservices@itv.com
Keith Lemon’s production company email address: lemonaid@talkback.co.uk
If you’re on Twitter then you can contact Keith direct about this: @lemontwittor
There are also a couple of Facebook groups which you can join:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/163117710484642/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/KeithLemonsPuppyPrizeProtest/167266606732141
We at Puddle Pet Care will be complaining loudly to everyone we can about this and hope that you will join us. Programmes like this completely trivialise the responsibilities of dog ownership comparing it to winning a TV or holiday. If ITV are allowed to get away with this there is no knowing where live animals may turn up next as prizes.