Dogs Ride Waves for a Good Cause | San Diego News

Fifty pups shred waves at Del Mar’s annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon, chasing “Best-In-Surf” glory while raising cash for the Helen Woodward Animal Center—the nation’s longest-running dog surf competition. With surf pros judging by ride length, confidence, and style across weight classes, it’s more than a contest—it’s pure joy, community spirit, and a lifeline for animals in need. Plus, the freestyle rounds where owners and dogs ride together? Pure magic. Two decades strong, this event proves that furry friends aren’t just pets—they’re family, and every wave counts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.kpbs.org/news/arts-culture/2026/09/14/hang-10-annual-surf-dog-surf-a-thon-returns-to-del-mar-dog-beach More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fda4dd81b66b8255 Report issues to [email protected].