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Pet/Parent Look-Alike Contest FAQ's

When is the contest?
The Contest begins on November 5, 2008, and the entry submission period ends on November 26, 2008. The voting period begins on December 10, 2008, and ends on December 24, 2008.

Who can enter?
Any legal U.S. resident who is 18 years of age or older at the time of entry and has Internet access as of November 5, 2008, may enter.

How do I enter?
Visit petfinder.com/lookalike to access the Contest entry page. Complete and submit the online entry form and photo submission process. Completed entries must be received by 11:59:59 PM ET on the last day of the Submission Period to be included.

How often may I enter?
There is a limit of one entry per person/email address.

What are the prizes?
One Grand Prize of $2,500 cash
One First Runner-up Prize of $500 cash
One Second Runner-up Prize of $250 cash

When and how will the winners be selected?
Winners will be chosen by visitors to Petfinder.com during the People's Choice Voting Period (dates listed above) and will be announced on January 7, 2009.

How will I know if I've won?
The winners will be contacted by email after the Peoples Choice Voting period. If you'd like to know who won, just mail a self-addressed, stamped envelope to be received by January 31, 2009, to: Petfinder Pet/Parent Look-Alike Contest Winner List, 13212 N. Classic Overlook Ct., Oro Valley, AZ 85755

What are my chances of winning?
Your chances of winning a prize will depend on the total number of eligible entries received.

By entering the Contest will I automatically win something?
The first 50 entrants in the contest will receive an Arfie bobblehead.

I have a friend who wants to enter. Can he or she still participate even though the contest has started?
Yes! Your friend may enter once at petfinder.com/lookalike through November 26, 2008.

How many people can enter the contest?
The contest has an ongoing registration, so it is difficult to say, but there is no maximum number.

Why is the contest only available to US residents?
Different rules and regulations associated with games of chance in other countries make it difficult to administer contests and games outside the United States.

What should I do if I can't reach the Sweepstakes Web pages when I try to visit?
Come back and try again another time! Many Internet sites experience "traffic jams" from time to time. Refreshing the page may help. However, if you have problems connecting to all Web sites, contact your system administrator; you may have a problem at your end.

I'm having trouble entering the Sweepstakes. My computer seems to be too slow or times out repeatedly. What should I do?
From time to time, the Internet experiences heavy periods of traffic. The slowdown in the registration process is often caused by a large number of consumers trying to register for the Sweepstakes at the same time. If you are experiencing "time-outs" while trying to register, we suggest that you wait a few minutes or try again at a later time.

I'm a Macintosh user. Will I have trouble entering the Sweepstakes?
No, the Sweepstakes is equally accessible through Macs and PCs.

Where can I send feedback about the Sweepstakes?
You can send general feedback and suggestions to online_Sweepstakes@discovery.com.

What if I have read all of the FAQs and I'm still having a problem entering?
If you are still encountering difficulties entering, you can send an e-mail to online_Sweepstakes@discovery.com to inform us of your questions. Please make sure you include a detailed description of your situation, your full name and the type of browser you use. We will make every effort to get to the bottom of any technical questions that may arise.

Please see Official Sweepstakes Rules for more details, legal disclosures and entry requirements.


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