By Editor , 17 September 2026 Surfing Dogs Ride Waves to Save Orphan Pets at Annual Surf-a-Thon Lead Image Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. – September 16, 2026 -- Dogs of all sizes are hitting the waves this year at Helen Woodward Animal Center's Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon, an event where canine surfing skills translate directly into rescue funding for orphan pets.