WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Dogs and their homeowners obtained to experience the waves on Saturday through the eighth annual Surf Dog Experience occasion.
This is the second yr Ziva has competed for first place, and she or he shouldn’t be your common canine.
“She really likes it, she’s like the only dog that loves going into the water and is very interested in it,” mentioned Danasia Hammond, who helps handle Ziva.
Hammond says Ziva likes to surf. Her ardour started once they took boogie boards out into the water and Ziva after all adopted alongside.
“I’ve never seen a dog or we never had a dog that did this type, and it’s very cool,” mentioned Hammond.
Hammond and Ziva have grown up collectively, she says Ziva is one in all a sort. “She loves it, she really does,” mentioned Hammond.
Ziva’s love for the waves doesn’t finish along with her. She is the proud mom of 5 different pups who additionally competed within the competitors.
“Everyone should come out here, definitely support the organizations. Even if he didn’t surf today, I was going to be happy to donate and for him to be part of a cause that helps animals,” mentioned Estrella Shotwell, one other occasion participant.
Shotwell mentioned her canine Dior likes to get within the water, and she or he’s completely satisfied that they’ll assist trigger all whereas having some enjoyable within the solar.
Fifty % of the proceeds went to the Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue. An organization that helps deserted animals in New Hanover County.
So far Ocean Events USA who helped create the Surf Dog Experience has raised over three thousand {dollars} to assist animals in want.
“Dior loves the beach and he loves getting in the water and the pool. He has balancing boards in the pool that he practices on so we figured this would be a great activity for him,” mentioned Shotwell.
Although dozens of dogs competed within the competitors, it was Ziva who took home first place for the second yr in a row.
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