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Dispawtch Bracket 2026

Who will win Dispawtcher of the Year?
The Dispatch Staff /
A grid of red-tinted photographs displaying various dogs and one cat in different indoor and outdoor settings, each labeled with names in red text.

We’ve heard the barking—our Dispawtcher of the Year bracket is back for the second year of the row! We’ve got a new class of Dispawtchers vying to be named top dog (or cat) for 2026. Can you pick the winner?

Click the “Start Voting” button to vote in the tournament. The full voting schedule can be found under the “Rules & Terms” tab below.

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