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SOURCE: https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/surfs-up-for-K9 surfers
More than 50 four-legged surfers were expected to make a splash at Del Mar Dog Beach for the 21st annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon, presented by Blue Buffalo, unfortunately this year’s event couldn’t take place due to high tidal waves that became a big hazard for the surfing dogs and their human companions, most of them also surfers.
Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon is a first-of-its-kind event that transformed the irresistible sight of dogs on surfboards into a powerful good
The longest-running doggie surf competition was going to be back for its ultimate summer send-off, with talented SurFURS and gromMUTTs paddling, riding and fetching top-dog honors — all while raising life-saving funds for orphan pets at Helen Woodward Animal Center. The action was scheduled to take place Sunday, Sept. 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. PST at Del Mar Dog Beach.
Hoping to earn a coveted spot among the «Top Surf Dogs,» canine competitors ´were supposed to hit the waves in 10-minute heats, showing off their surfing skills before a panel of surf pros and passionate aficionados.
Judges were supposed to score each furry competitor on ride length, wave technique, enthusiasm and, of course, confidence on the board.
Every year, first-, second- and third-place winners were crowned in each weight class, with the top dogs advancing to the ultimate showdown: the Best-In-Surf finals!
Two crowd-favorite categories are back: Duos & Trios, featuring two — and sometimes even three — dogs sharing a single surfboard, and the Peeps & Pups Tandem Competition, where four-legged surfers and their favorite humans team up to ride the waves together.
About Helen Woodward Animal Center
Helen Woodward Animal Center is a private, non-profit organization where «people help animals and animals help people.» Founded in 1972 in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., the Center provides services for more than 90,000 people and more than 10,000 animals annually through adoptions, educational and therapeutic programs both onsite and throughout the community. For more information, go to: www.animalcenter.org.
