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Edison, Metuchen Dogs Compete In NJ Lottery's Top Dogs Contest For Scratch-Off Fame

Community members can vote for their preferred "lucky dog" through the online voting platform.

EDISON, NJ — A number of local canines are competing for a chance to be featured on upcoming scratch-off lottery tickets. The New Jersey Lottery is currently running the Top Dogs Contest and is now accepting votes.

The statewide competition invites residents to vote for their favorite participating dogs, with winners earning the distinction of appearing on the New Jersey Lottery's "Jersey Dog Scratch-Offs."

Seventeen dogs are participating from Edison, and eight from Metuchen

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Voting runs through Sept. 12, with participants allowed one vote per email address daily, enabling multiple votes for favorite contestants throughout the voting period.

"Cast your vote for the dog you find equally cute and representative of New Jersey! And share with family and friends to vote, too," according to an NJ Lottery statement.

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Community members can vote for their preferred "lucky dog" through the online voting platform, with the winning canines set to represent the New Jersey Lottery on the specialty scratch-off tickets.

To vote for your favorite local dog, click here.

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