These idiots called me yet again tonight at 1805 hrs. They let it ring about three times and disconnected before I could answer. As for the claim that the North Shore Animal League does not make calls to solicit donations, I can tell you from personal experience that that is not entirely true. THEY may not make the calls themselves but they obviously hire a company to do it for them because I have taken calls from people explicitly calling on their behalf for the purpose of soliciting a donation from me. Whether this particular number is the North Shore or North American or whatever Animal League or Mothers Against Drunk Driving or whomever, this is obviously a company nonprofits hire to raise money for them. This number and various ones from the 631 area code (also allegedly calling on behalf of an animal charity) have been calling me several times a week for about a month now. The only way I donate now is anonymously, and NEVER by phone solicitation. I learned my lesson long ago: You donate to one group and they sell your info off to various other groups, so everyone's suddenly holding out their hand to you for money on the premise that, if you gave to one, you'll give to others. Psychologically sound, except when someone gets miffed about being pegged as a sucker.
Third call from "Animal League" this week. Others are 631 numbers. Am forwarding to a fax machine but I suspect they have a hundred more from auto-dialers.
I just received my first call from 516-277-8421. The I.D. said Animal League. They did not leave a message. I don't think this is North Shore Animal League, as I've donated to them for many years and have not once gotten a call from them. Think it's someone else using a similar name, maybe on purpose. I never donate to anyone over the phone. Never know for sure who's on the other end.
This number calls a few times a day, every single day, including weekends. I'm on the do not call list and have been for years. This is a violation of my rights.