US EditionSugar The Surfing Dog, the First Canine Inducted Into the Surfer's Hall of Fame, Dies
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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