Voting is now underway to select the next Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) “ambassadog” for the company’s safe digging campaign. The winner will help promote an important safety message: Doggone it! Call 811 at least three days before you dig.

WPS customers across northeast and north central Wisconsin submitted pictures of their canine candidates to be the company’s next ambassadog. The playful pups were picked, and it’s now down to the top 10 dogs.

Choose from:

Bella — Bella is a 1-year-old dog from Rhinelander who loves to dig in her yard to uncover rocks that she can play with. When her nose isn’t in the dirt, Bella’s owners say she enjoys going for walks.

Two pictures of a dog with black hair side by side. The dog is standing over a hole on the left side, and digging the hole on the right side.

Chief Thea — Chief Thea is a nearly 2-year-old dog from De Pere who always has a good time, from digging holes to playfully taking pictures. Her owners describe her as a fun, jovial pup.

A side by side photo of a small dog with brown hair. The dog is looking into the camera on the right side, and digging a hole in mulch on the left side.

Copper — Copper is a 3-year-old dog from Rhinelander. When he’s not digging, his favorite activity is to chase tennis balls — even if he doesn’t always bring them back. Copper’s owner describes him as electric.

Two pictures side by side of a dog with brown and white hair. The dog is laying down with its tongue out on the left side, and is digging a hole on the right side.

Eddie — A Jack Russell terrier from Marathon, Eddie is always on the go. His owners say he does everything as fast as he can, from digging holes to enjoying time outdoors. Eddie loves to help out when his owners go hunting as well.

Two pictures side by side of a dog with brown and white hair. The dog is standing on grass on the left side, and digging a hole on the right side.

Ellie — Ellie is a 3-month-old pup from Oshkosh who already has a love for digging. It’s one of her favorite activities, along with running around and playing with her human siblings. Ellie’s owners say the best word to describe her is playful.

Two photos side by side of a dog with dark and light brown hair. The dog is laying down on sand on the left side, and digging in the sand on the right side.

Finley — Finley is a Great Dane, Labrador and pit bull mix who calls Luxemburg home. When he isn’t putting his paws in the dirt, Finley loves to go on car rides and walks, and chase squirrels and rabbits in his yard. His owners describe him as brave.

Two photos side by side of a dog with black hair. The dog is looking into the camera on the left side, and digging a hole in grass on the right side.

Mera — Mera is a 4-year-old dog who lives with her family in Suamico. Mera’s owners say she’s determined, especially when she’s playing fetch or working on getting a tasty treat. Mera’s also at home on the water, performing with a water ski team in the past.

Two photos side by side of a dog with black, brown and white hair. The dog is laying on grass on the left side, and digging a hole in mulch on the right side.

Pearl — Pearl is a 7-year-old dog who often can be spotted digging a new hole at her home in Schofield. Her owners say she was born to dig, causing them to create a special digging area just for Pearl to hone her skills. When she’s not digging, Pearl loves to play with her twin sister.

Two photos side by side of a dog with white hair. The dog is laying down on grass on the left side, and digging a hole in dirt on the right side.

Piper — Piper is a 10-year-old dog who likes stay busy. Piper’s favorite activities include digging, playing fetch, and collecting rocks and sticks near his home in Hobart. Her family describes her as happy.

Two photos side by side of a golden retriever. The dog is standing on sand on the left side, and digging a hole between rocks in the sand on the right side.

Ruby — Ruby is a 9-month-old English cream golden retriever who lives with her family in Tomahawk. In addition to digging, Ruby enjoys swimming and belly rubs. Her family describes her as goofy.

Two photos side by side of a dog with cream-colored hair. The dog is standing on sand on the left side, and digging a hole into the sand on the right side.

Now, you have the paw-some responsibility of voting for the ulti­-mutt winner. Vote now at wisconsinpublicservice.com.

Vote as many times as you like between now and 11:59 p.m. Monday, July 28.

The next WPS ambassadog will be announced next month in time for National 811 Day (8/11). The winner will be featured by WPS in a safe digging awareness campaign on social media all year long.

About 811

Digging can be dangerous if you don’t call 811 at least three 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 you and your family safe. Notifying Diggers Hotline is easy, it’s free, and it’s the law.