Pets

Dozens Of Barnegat-Manahawkin Dogs Seek Feature On NJ Lottery Scratch-Offs

The new contest allows people to vote for their favorite dogs to be featured on upcoming NJ Lottery scratch-off tickets.

BARNEGAT-MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Dozens of dogs from Barnegat and Manahawkin are in the running to be featured on scratch-off tickets through the NJ Lottery New Jersey Top Dogs Contest.

The NJ Lottery New Jersey Top Dogs Contest allows people to vote for their favorite dogs, with the winners being featured on scratch-off lottery tickets.

There are multiple local dogs in the running; you can search by town here.

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Voting is limited to one vote per email, per day, until Sept. 12, so you can vote for your favorite dog several times over the next few days.

“Cast your vote for the dog you find equally cute and representative of New Jersey! And share with family and friends to vote, too,” an NJ Lottery statement read. “Winning dogs will be featured on the New Jersey Lottery’s upcoming Jersey Dog Scratch-Offs.”

Find out what's happening in Barnegat-Manahawkinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

You can vote for your favorite “lucky dog” online here.

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