PRESS RELEASE
Registration is currently taking place for all surfboard-riding pups for the first annual SurfinPaws Dog Jam, benefiting the Orange County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, taking place on July 11, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Huntington Beach , California . Red carpet and auction festivities will follow the competition at the Waterfront Hilton Huntington Beach from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
“This is Surf City USA , a surf competition for dogs is long overdue in Huntington Beach ,” said René Bruce, the man behind the SurfinPaws Dog Jam. “OCSPCA’s need for funds was reason enough to make SurfinPaws happen and we’re thrilled to get this event going!”
Registration is open to dogs of all ages, sizes and abilities; with a $25.50 per dog registration fee profiting the OCSPCA. Red carpet spectator tickets are also available for $10.50 per person. The surf competition is open to the public and free for anyone to watch.
For more information about The SurfinPaws Dog Jam, rules and regulations, or to register your dog, visit surfinpaws.com.
About SurfinPaws
SurfinPaws was started by René Bruce in 2009. It was inspired by his dog Kia’s first surf competition that was put on by a friend of Bruce’s in Del Mar, California . Kia, a seven year-old Russell Terrier, is the “spokes dog” of the event.
Kia has been riding boards, scooters and jet skis since she was a pup when, at 16 weeks, her paws hit a skateboard for the first time. Since then Kia, has been featured on various news sites, Reuters, Yahoo! and even National Geographic and The Discovery Channel because of her riding talents. You can also find Kia on her website kiapet.com.