Voting is underway to select the next “ambassadog” for Minnesota Energy Resources’ safe digging campaign. The winner will help promote an important safety message: Doggone it! Call 811 at least two days before you dig.
Minnesota Energy Resources customers from across the state submitted pictures of their adorable canines. The playful pups were picked, and it’s now down to the 10 top dogs.
Choose from:
Aspen — A 2.5-year-old Staffordshire terrier from Rochester whose favorite thing in the world is finding a good stick on her daily walks.
Bailey— A 5-year-old from Rush City who loves to walk in the woods and smell all those great smells out there.
Dallas and Duese — A 2-year-old duo from Rochester who enjoy swimming and playing frisbee with other pups and people.
Duke Silver — A 6-year-old rescue from Rosemount who loves to be outside getting dirty and riding a motorcycle with his mom.
Huck — A 5-year-old chocolate lab from Chatfield who can’t get enough of swimming and snuggling with his humans after a long day outside.
Lucy — A 1-year-old from Lakeville who adores spending time outside and digging in her backyard.
Mickey — A 3-year-old German shepherd/husky mix from Eagan who likes to spend time with his friends at the dog park.
Pudd’n — A 9-month-old rescue pug from Rochester who likes to run in the yard and hide things behind the couch.
Rio — A 10-month old German shorthair pointer from Elko New Market who loves chasing leaves and playing with his 3-year-old human.
Vinny — A 4-year-old rescue from Rochester who is obsessed with whipped cream and barking at squirrels and rabbits.
Now, you have the paw-some responsibility of voting for the ulti-mutt winner. Cast your vote at minnesotaenergyresources.com.
Customers can vote as many times as they like between now and 11:59 p.m. Monday, April 20.
The next ambassadog will be revealed before the end of April, National Safe Digging Month. The winner will be featured in Minnesota Energy Resources’ safe digging awareness campaign on social media all year long.
About 811
Digging can be dangerous if you don’t call 811 at least two days in advance. Whether you’re planting a garden or installing a fence, knowing the location of underground utilities helps keep you and your family safe. Notifying Gopher State One Call is easy, it’s free, and it’s the law.