Tomahawk pup Arlo vying for WPS’s ‘Ambassadog’ title

For the Tomahawk Leader

TOMAHAWK – A Tomahawk dog is among the finalists in a campaign promoting safe digging.

A release from Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) said voting is currently underway to select the company’s “Ambassadog.”

“The winner will be the star of a special campaign promoting an important safety message: ‘Doggone it! Call 811 at least three days before you dig,’” WPS stated.

WPS customers submitted pictures of their dogs, and the company narrowed them down to ten finalists.

Among the finalists is Arlo, an eight-month-old Aussiedoodle who lives in Tomahawk.

WPS said Arlo “always makes his owner smile.”

“He often can be found around his home, hunting for toads or wrestling with pine branches,” WPS stated. “Arlo also likes to play with other dogs and sleep on top of his family.”

The other finalists are from Amherst, Casco, De Pere, Green Bay, Greenleaf, Hilbert, Oshkosh, Plover and Schofield.

 To vote, visit www.wisconsinpublicservice.com and cast as many votes as you’d like by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 29.

“Digging can be dangerous if you don’t call 811 or go to www.diggershotline.com at least three days in advance,” WPS said. “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. Contacting Diggers Hotline at least three days in advance by calling 811 or going to www.diggershotline.com is easy, it’s free and it’s the law.”