2026 Blue Wahoos Sports Puppy Naming Contest

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Canine Companions have teamed up once again to bring an adorable puppy to Blue Wahoos Stadium to begin its journey to becoming an expertly-trained service dog.

Before the puppy arrives in Pensacola, local fans have the opportunity to help select its name! The puppy’s litter is represented by the letter “S.”

Please select your favorite from the list below and let us know your favorite! Voting is open until May 10 at midnight EDT. Please check our social accounts for details on a gender and name reveal.

Throughout the next 18 months, the new puppy will be trained by former WEAR  Meteorologist and volunteer puppy raiser, Kathryn Daniel, to one day become a service dog to assist a person with a disability. Kathryn previously raised and trained team dogs Diamond, Bubba, Watson and Chappie, a fixture on WEAR, named after Pensacola native General Daniel “Chappie” James.

*The fan vote will be combined with votes from Blue Wahoos and Canine Companions staff to choose the final name