Voting is now 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:
Atlas — A 6-year-old from Eagan who loves digging with her dog friends, sneaking stuffed animals outside and stealing hearts.
Duff — A 3-year-old Biewer terrier from Rochester who likes chasing squirrels when he’s not taking part in agility competitions.
Duke — A 2-year-old black Lab from Rochester who loves to play fetch and explore off leash while hiking.
Luie — A 3-year-old miniature golden retriever from International Falls who loves being outside in all weather and spending time with his people.
Moonbear — A 1-year-old Samoyed from Bovey who likes to give hugs, run through the snow and visit her friends at the dog park.
Nala — A 3-year-old from Duluth who loves to catch Frisbees, play soccer and go to the beach.
Pope — A 15-week-old puppy from Mantorville who loves to pick on his older brother, Thor.
Tacoma and Waffles — An 11-month-old and 2-year-old duo from Blooming Prairie who love to swim, play chase and protect their front yard from squirrels.
Tallulah — A 1-year-old Newfoundland/Great Pyrenees mix from Rush City who never misses a chance to play in the dirt when she’s not working as a service dog.
Waffles — A 6-year-old from Lakeville who loves people, playing Frisbee and chasing her yellow ball.
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 21.
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, it’s important to have the location of underground utilities marked to keep yourself and your family safe. Notifying Gopher State One Call is easy, it’s free and it’s the law.