Q -  Is North Shore Animal League America running a sweepstakes?
A –Yes, our Lucky Bucks II Sweepstakes is currently underway with wonderful prizes. The closing date for our current Lucky Bucks II Sweepstakes is May 30, 2008. Prize winners will be randomly selected by independent judges, whose decisions are final (no later than June 27, 2008) from all entries received. A list of prize winners will be available after Sept., 2008. All you need to do in order to be eligible is to return your entry form by the deadline date indicated.

Q -  Why does North Shore Animal League America run a sweepstakes?
A -  Sweepstakes is an attention getter.  Over the years we have found that sweepstakes has been the best way to get the most people to read our mail and learn about our mission … saving animals' lives. 

Q -  Who is eligible?
A -  Everyone who enters our sweepstakes is eligible for all prizes offered.  All prizes in our sweepstakes will be awarded.

Q -  Where can the rules for your Sweepstakes be found?
A -  The rules for our sweepstakes are in every sweepstakes package that we mail out.  Click here for the complete set of rules

Q -   Why is the return envelope for sweepstakes entries addressed to Central Islip, NY when the North Shore Animal League America headquarters is in Port Washington, NY?
A -  North Shore Animal League America’s headquarters are located in Port Washington, NY. However, our Mail Processing Center is in Central Islip, NY.  By opening and processing the mail in Central Islip our staff in Port Washington has more time to care for the animals.  You can rest assured that all donations sent to our Central Islip processing center are directed to our headquarters in Port Washington.

Q -  Can I be added to your sweepstakes mailing list?
A -  If you would like to receive a sweepstakes mailing from us it's simple.  Just send us via email (or regular mail) your complete name and mailing address along with your request to be added to our sweepstakes mailing list and we will add your name to our next available mailing.

Q -  The package I received says that I have won a Guaranteed Prize/Free Gift.  What is the prize/gift that I have won?
A -  All individuals who respond to our sweepstakes mailings will receive a small merchandise prize/gift as a thank you just for sending in their entry. This guaranteed prize/free gift will be sent to you in a follow up mailing that you’ll receive within a few weeks after you’ve sent in your reply form. To claim your guaranteed prize/free gift, you must send in your entry by May 30, 2008.  Odds of winning a prize are 1 in 1. All entrants will receive a merchandise prize with a retail value of $2.50. Multiple entries within 60 days may be acknowledged with a singe response and prize/gift. Please understand that this does not mean that you have won one of our top prizes at this time. However, once you send in your reply form, you’ll be eligible for all prizes/gifts offered within the mailing including the Grand Prize of $25,000.00. No purchase or contribution is necessary in order to be eligible. The closing date for our current Lucky Bucks Sweepstakes is May 30, 2008.

Q-  How do I take my name off your mailing list?
A-  Just call us at 516-883-7900 x700 or e-mail us at donorservices@nsalamerica.org. Give us your name and address, and we will remove your name from our list. Please note that you may continue receive mail for a short period until the removal takes effect, after which you will not receive any future mailings.

Q-  Do you rent or exchange my name to other organizations?
A- As many similar organizations regularly do, North Shore Animal League America may rent or exchange your name to other organizations. The reason we do this is to secure additional income so that we can save more animals’ lives. However, we would be happy to remove your name from our rental list at your request. Just call us at 516-883-7900 x700 and give us your name and address for removal. You may also contact the Direct Marketing Association, who can add you to their national registry. This will allow you to reduce the amount of national commercial or nonprofit mail you receive at home. You can register online, or via mail.

Because of good friends like you we continue to save tens of thousands of animals each year – nearly one million since we began in 1944.  Please take a tour of our website and learn about all of the wonderful programs at North Shore Animal League America that continue to grow.