Golden Ticket Chance Drawing

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2025 Golden Ticket Chance Drawing

Friends of Strays' Golden Ticket Chance Drawing is back, and we're taking it to the next level!  More destinations to choose from, more exotic locations, more adventure! 

This year, trip choices include both international and United States destinations. There is more flexibility in planning your dream vacation, with trips for two and trips for four, romantic destinations experiencing the sights and tastes of far-off lands, and destinations filled with adventure and excitement.  What's on your bucket list?

These trips do not include airfare, but the winner will receive a Visa gift card they can use toward airfare, activities during their trip, or whatever they want!

Only 150 tickets will be sold, so get your chance drawing tickets soon! You can purchase as many tickets as you want. We have heard it said, 'You gotta be in it to win it!'

The drawing will take place on November 10th at our Cat Box cat shelter, 3015 46th Ave N, St Pete 33714, at noon. The winner will be contacted immediately after the drawing, so please include a valid email address and phone number.  

This is your chance to win an amazing vacation, but it is also your chance to give the gift of life to homeless dogs and cats in our community.  We thank you for your support and partnership!

Here are the available destinations for the winner to choose from.  You can click on these links to get a full description of each trip.  Click away and get ready to say WOW!

All-Inclusive African Safari for Two

7-Night Exotic Escape to Bali Argentina or Australia Trip for Two

Napa Valley Winner's Choice for Two

Hawaii, Lake Tahoe/Avon or Sedona Trip for up to 4

7-Nights Tastes of Tuscany for Two

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Golden Ticket Drawing Rules
Friends of Strays Animal Shelter ("the Organization"), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located at 2911 47th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714 is conducting a chance drawing ("Golden Ticket Drawing") as a fundraising event.

A suggested minimum donation of $100 provides one entry into the Golden Ticket Drawing.

No purchase or contribution is necessary to enter or win. A contribution does not increase your chances of winning. To enter without making a donation, you may provide your name, mailing address, phone number, and email address on a postcard and mail it to: Golden Ticket Entry, Friends of Strays, 2911 47th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714 . One free entry per household.

The winner will receive their choice of one vacation package from the options provided in the campaign materials. Prize value: up to.      

The winning entry will be selected in a random drawing at 12:00pm on November 10th, 2025 at the Cat Box cat shelter, 3015 46th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714. Entrants need not be present to win.

The winner will be notified by email or phone within 7 days of the drawing. The winner's name will be available upon request.

Open to legal Florida residents age 18 or older. Friends of Strays board members and staff are not eligible to win.

Odds of Winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

Void where prohibited.