Announcing the 2016 Unleashed by Petco Double Dog Dare Surf Dog Series
Surf Dogs Set to Compete Up and Down the Southern California Coast
Huntington Beach, CA, May 11, 2016 (Newswire.com) - Book That Event, LLC, the organizers behind the iconic Surf City Surf Dog® competition, are pleased to announce the 2016 Unleashed by Petco Double Dog Dare Surf Dog Series. This exciting, family-friendly series kicks off with the original Unleashed by Petco Imperial Beach Surf Dog Competition scheduled for July 30, 2016 in Imperial Beach, CA and concludes in Huntington Beach, CA on September 25, 2016 with the Unleashed by Petco Surf City Surf Dog® event. Hundreds of surf dogs from all over the world will compete for the ultimate California Surf Dog Trophy.
“This is going to be a great year for dog surfing," says Lisa Scolman, Double Dog Dare Surf Series organizer. "Canine athletes will have the chance to show their skills in the water at two iconic SoCal beaches and accumulate points towards becoming the overall series winner. The winner will enjoy bragging rights and the perpetual trophy, to be awarded at the Unleashed by Petco Surf City Surf Dog competition."
"The Unleashed by Petco Double Dog Dare Surf Dog series embodies the local surf culture in Southern California and we're thrilled to be a part of these great events," said Evan Harding, district leader for Unleashed by Petco. "We are committed to nurturing the bond between people and pets through fun, outdoor activity and our team is excited to celebrate the eleventh year of Surf Dog."
Evan Harding, District Leader for Unleashed by Petco
Surf dog competitors will have twelve minutes to catch his or her top five waves and be judged by local celebrity and surf judges on confidence level, length of ride and overall ability to ride the wave.
"The Unleashed by Petco Double Dog Dare Surf Dog series embodies the local surf culture in Southern California and we're thrilled to be a part of these great events," said Evan Harding, district leader for Unleashed by Petco. "We are committed to nurturing the bond between people and pets through fun, outdoor activity and our team is excited to celebrate the eleventh year of Surf Dog."
These canine sporting events, which run from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., not only feature the world-famous dog surfing competitions but also family-friendly activities including pet adoptions, canine play zones, vendor booths, food trucks and local breweries. This series will benefit charities including the San Diego Humane Society, the French Bulldog Rescue Network, Westie Rescue of Orange County, Golden Retriever Rescue and Huntington Beach Dog Beach.
For more information and to register, visit surfdogevents.com
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About Unleashed by Petco
Unleashed by Petco is a community oriented pet specialty retailer that focuses on natural nutrition and dog and cat supply essentials. The Unleashed by Petco brand offers more than 115 locations nationwide specializing in natural and organic pet food and treats including a large made-in-the-USA assortment. As part of the Petco family of brands, Unleashed works with and supports the Petco Foundation, an independent nonprofit organization, which has invested more than $135 million since it was created in 1999 to help promote and improve the welfare of companion animals. In conjunction with the Petco Foundation and its partners, Unleashed by Petco locations host regular in-store adoption events to help find homes for thousands of animals every year.
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Source: Book That Event, LLC