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Beloved Surfing Dog Champion Dies After Battle With Cancer In OC
Sugar, a five-time World Dog Surfing champion and the first animal in the Surfers' Hall of Fame, also served as a therapy dog working with veterans, raising over $15,000 for care.
- Sugar, a 16-year-old rescue dog and five-time World Dog Surfing champion from Huntington Beach, California, died Monday in the arms of owner Ryan Rustan following a battle with cancer.
- Known as a local legend at the Huntington Beach Pier, Sugar made history in 2024 as the first animal inducted into the Surfers Hall of Fame, cementing her pioneering status in the sport.
- Adopted from the streets of Los Angeles as a rescue with teeth knocked out, Sugar transitioned into a therapy dog, providing comfort to veterans at the VA Hospital in Long Beach.
- Huntington Beach officials mourned Sugar's passing, calling her a 'local legend' and stating she 'wasn't just a champion on the waves — she was a symbol of joy, resilience and purpose.'
- Rustan, who raised over $15,000 for her medical care via GoFundMe, shared that Sugar enjoyed one last surf session recently and lived to 'change dog surfing forever,' leaving a legacy beyond the waves.
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Sugar The Surfing Dog, the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, dies
Sugar The Surfing Dog, the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, has died. The 16-year-old rescue dog from Huntington Beach, California, died Monday after battling cancer.
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