Meet Gracie Girl

Longtime Philly resident, lover of the Schuylkill, and PWD’s 2026 Spokesdog!

On June 14, 15 of Philly’s finest dogs entered a friendly competition for the Philadelphia Water Department’s Spokesdog cape, wagging their way before an enthusiastic crowd at the Philadelphia Brewing Company in East Kensington.

Proud owners spoke on behalf of their pups, and each contestant proved loyal to the clean water cause.

Judges had a hard time choosing just one dog among the well-behaved and very well-dressed group, and named two runners-up: Franki and Valla, who may serve as Spokesdog sidekicks.

Gracie stood out in the end for her gentle demeanor and her deep commitment to Philly’s rivers — not to mention her passionate support for all of Philadelphia’s sports teams. She will appear at events with the Water Department throughout the year with her owner, Joe, a former plumber.

You can meet her at the annual Philly Fishing Fest, the Delaware River Fest, or one of our many other public events!