Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon

LAID BACK: Six-year old Pomeranian Bobby Gorgeous waits to compete at the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Centre Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon at dog beach in Del Mar, California.

WOOF-OUT: Bobby Gorgeous hangs on to the surfboard as he competes in his 20lbs and under heat at the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Centre Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon.

A LITTLE RUSTY: Eight-year old Russell Terrier Kai hangs on to the surfboard as she competes in the 20lbs and under heat at the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Centre Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon.

POOCHED: Bobby Gorgeous jumps off the surfboard at the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Centre Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon at dog beach in Del Mar, California.

THAT'S A PADDLING: Bobby Gorgeous jumps off the surfboard during the 20lbs and under heat at the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Centre Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon.

LOW RIDER: Two-year-old Pug Bentley rides a wave during the 20lbs and under heat at the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Centre Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon at dog beach in Del Mar, California.

CHASING WAVES: Kai hangs on to the surfboard as she competes in the 20lbs and under heat at the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Centre Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon at dog beach.

SLOW BURN: Nick Wilson holds Toast, an Australian Keltie, wait for their heat at the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Centre Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon at dog beach in Del Mar, California.

BEACHED AS: Owners and their dogs gather in front of the judging stand as they wait for their heat to begin during the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Centre Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon at dog beach in Del Mar, California.

SOGGY BREAD: Nick Wilson carries his Toast out to compete in the medium class heat during the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Centre Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon.

SNIFF OUT THE COMPETITION: Owners and animals greet one another before the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Centere Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon. The event helps raise awareness and money for orphaned pets while promoting responsible pet ownership.