September
7, 2008 - In only his second surfing competition, Bandit the
Biker Dog took second place in the 3rd Annual Surf Dog
Surf-A-Thon. There was an
estimated crowd of several hundred dogs and more than 2,000 people
on hand (and paw) to cheer Bandit on.
The event, benefitting the
Helen
Woodward Animal Center, raised nearly $50,000. Sponsors
included The San Diego Surf Academy, Swami’s Surfing Association and
Guy Takayama Surf Boards.
The event, held at
Dog Beach in Del Mar, is being called "a major success."
“We never expected to win anything,” said Mark Shaffer, Bandit’s
owner. “We just came out to have fun and support the Helen Woodward Center. We appreciate all the work they
do with all animals, but especially dogs!” Bandit wagged his tail
quickly in agreement. For more on the
Helen Woodward Animal Center, click on the above link or enter
the following URL into your browser:
http://www.animalcenter.org/
Also on hand was Playboy model Bridget Marquardt of "The Girls Next
Door" fame. Marquardt was one of the judges during the "Beach Bum
and Bikini Babe Canine Costume Contest" also held at the event.
Bridget took time from her busy schedule to pose with Bandit, and
Bandit snuck in a “smooch."
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