"We've been fighting her cancer together - vet visits, special food, medicines, and all the little things I've bought to keep her comfortable and happy on the waves. Every donation helps cover what I've already spent and helps me prepare for whatever comes next. Sugar has brought so much joy to so many. If his story has touched your heart, any support means the world."
"Sugar's place in the Surfers' Hall of Fame was cemented in 2024 when the dog's paws were pressed into the sidewalk in front of the statue of Duke Kahanamoku in Huntington Beach, alongside prints from other surfing legends like world champs Kelly Slater and Andy Irons."
"A five-time World Dog Surf Champion and the first animal inducted into the Surfers' Hall of Fame is now battling cancer. Sugar has won 19 surf titles overall in her career. Rustan rescued Sugar at 7 months old from the streets of Oakland."
Sugar, a 16-year-old rescue therapy dog, is a five-time World Dog Surf Champion and the first animal inducted into the Surfers' Hall of Fame. The dog is currently battling cancer, with owner Ryan Rustan managing veterinary visits, specialized food, medications, and comfort measures. Sugar has won 19 surf titles throughout her career and has worked with surf therapy foundations while visiting veterans at the VA Hospital in Long Beach. A GoFundMe page created to support Sugar's medical expenses and care has raised over $11,000. Sugar's legacy was honored in 2024 when her paws were pressed into the sidewalk in Huntington Beach alongside other surfing legends like Kelly Slater and Andy Irons.
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