National Animal Shelter Week Paw Fect Date Giveaway

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Give Back For National Animal Shelter Week: DatingAdvice.com’s Paw-fect Date Giveaway

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Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted as a dating expert by The Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, Bustle, Salon, Well+Good, and AskMen.

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Discuss This! Discuss This!

We get it. Planning a date can be hard, and honestly, even redundant sometimes. But it doesn’t have to be and we’re here to change that. Whether you are on the hunt for a unique first date idea or simply need a fun way to keep your partner on their toes, we have an exciting challenge for you to freshen things up with our fun giveaway. 

The icing on the cake? You and your date will have the chance to spend time with some furry friends, too, because, like many of us, even pets thrive on love and affection. 

Sound paw-fect for you and your partner? Keep reading to find out how to break out of your typical dating routine, all for a good cause. 

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for couples who are eager to shake up their dating lives and show some love to furry, feathery, and scaly companions in need in honor of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week (Nov. 3-9). You and your partner will be asked to upload a picture of yourselves visiting a local animal shelter or pet sanctuary through the submission page below.

Our ideal applicants are daters and couples who care about bringing awareness to animal shelters and are passionate about honoring the people who work there and the displaced pets that are kept there. 

Requirements: 

The following requirements must be met to qualify:

  • Applicants must submit a photo of their date visiting the animal shelter through the submission form below.
  • The first 100 couples to enter will have the chance to win a $25 Visa Gift Card for their next outing.
  • Applicants must be 18 years or older and legal residents of the 48 continental U.S. and the District of Columbia are eligible to apply. Void in Alaska, Hawaii, and where prohibited.  

Disregarding any of these requirements is grounds for immediate disqualification.

How To Enter:

To enter the contest, participants MUST FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW. You’ll be asked to submit a photo and a short summary of your and your partner’s date to the animal shelter. You must also fill out the required fields, including your name and email, so we can notify the winners once they have been selected.

Participants who do not complete the entry form below will not have an official entry into the contest. 

The deadline for contest entries is November 9, 2024. Contestants will need to submit their applications by that date to be considered. After this date, no further entries to the contest will be permitted.

What You’ll Get:

The winning couples will be notified on or before November 15, 2024, and will receive a $25 Visa Gift card for their next outing.

Contest Terms and Conditions:

The rules of the competition and the prize for the winner are as follows: 

  1. The promoter of this competition is Digital Brands Inc., whose principal office is located at 5200 NW 43rd St. #102-324, Gainesville, FL 32606
  2. Employees of Digital Brands, their family members, or anyone connected in any way with the competition or helping to set up the competition are ineligible to enter the competition.
  3. Persons must be at least 18 years old or otherwise have reached the age of majority under the laws of the state where they reside to participate.
  4. Only legal residents of the 48 continental U.S. and the District of Columbia are eligible to participate.
  5. VOID IN ALASKA, HAWAII, AND WHERE PROHIBITED. 
  6. There is NO ENTRY FEE AND NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER THIS COMPETITION. Any purchase or consideration otherwise given by entrants will not improve one’s chances of winning.
  7. The route to entry for the competition and details of how to enter are available via DatingAdvice.com. Individuals may enter to win by submitting the online entry form. Upon clicking the participation link, entrants will be asked to provide their name and contact information so Digital Brands can notify the winners of the results.
  8. The closing date for entries is November 9, 2024. After this date, no further entries to the competition will be permitted.
  9. The first 100 couples to submit photos of their animal shelter visit will be entered for the chance to win, based on eligibility. The selection process will be completed by Digital Brands, Inc.
  10. The winners will be notified by email and/or letter within 15 business days of the closing date. If the winners cannot be contacted or do not claim the prize within 2 days of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.
  11.  We will notify the winner when and where the prize can be collected.
  12. The winners agree to the use of their names, images, and videos in any publicity material. Any personal data relating to the winners or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current federal and state data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior approval.
  13. Digital Brands’ decision with respect to all matters to do with the competition will be final, and no correspondence will be entered into.