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3rd annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon slated for San Diego

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 5 August, 2008 : - - Rancho Santa Fe, Ca -- The aroma of wet fur, salty air, and an occasional shout of, Cowabunga, Dog! will point the way to the third annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon benefiting Helen Woodward Animal Center on Sunday, September 7 at Dog Beach in Del Mar, CA. Grab your board and pooch for a day of sun, fun, and surfing.

"During the 2007 event several hundred dogs and thousands of people 'joined paws' to make the second annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon benefiting Helen Woodward Animal Center a major success," says HWAC spokesman (and big kahuna) John Van Zante. "Last year 60 registered surfing dogs, 110 human surfers, and thousands of spectators lined the beach. This year we're expecting even more families to join us."

HWAC Sponsorship Manager Nedra Abramson says, "Most of the participants and sponsors will return from last year and many more will sign up. All proceeds going directly back to support the programs and services at Helen Woodward Animal Center."

In addition to the four-pawed surfers, prizes will also be awarded for human surfers with the Longest Wave, Best Trick, and Gnarliest Wipe-Out as determined by world champion surfer Guy Takayama and judges from Swami's Surfing Association.

Prizes will be awarded for surfers who raise the most money. The Grand Prize for the top fundraiser will be an all-expense paid surf trip for two to an exotic destination. The team that raises the most money will win a trip for six to surfing hot spot Las Gaviotas.

"Dry land" activities will include the Canine Costume Contest when pups strut the "dogwalk" as celebrity judges pick this year's Beach Bum and Bikini Babe Title Champs. Pat Webber and San Diego Surfing Academy will join Helen Woodward Animal Center, Pro surfer Guy Takayama, and Rob Kuty from San Diego Pet Training to teach Doggie Surf Clinics at 10:00 and 11:00 AM August 9th and 23rd in Del Mar.

For more information visit Helen Woodward Animal Center at 6461 El Apajo Road in Rancho Santa Fe or call 858-756-4117 x339. View photos of Surf Dog Surf-AThon 2007 or register online for Surf Dog 2008 on Helen Woodward Animal Center's website.

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