In 2011, Ricochet won an American Humane Association Hero Dog Award in the "Emerging Hero" category. It was the first year they had the Awards, and it was crazy pawesome!! She got to meet a bunch of celebrities, including the other "golden girl", Betty White!
The Awards were held at the Beverly Hills Hilton on October 1st. There were eight different categories of dogs that were celebrated. Each recipient received a $5000 donation to their designated charity, and a Hero Dog Award that was sculpted by Liza Todd, the daughter of Elizabeth Taylor.
Ricochet's award was presented by actor, Joey Lawrence.
Click here to see some more photos!
The Awards were held at the Beverly Hills Hilton on October 1st. There were eight different categories of dogs that were celebrated. Each recipient received a $5000 donation to their designated charity, and a Hero Dog Award that was sculpted by Liza Todd, the daughter of Elizabeth Taylor.
Ricochet's award was presented by actor, Joey Lawrence.
Click here to see some more photos!
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DOG SURFING & FUNDRAISING AWARDS
Ricochet has won several awards through her surfing and fundraising activities. When she's entered surf dog contests, she usually ended up placing in the top three spots. When she fundraises, she often ends up as the top fundraiser! And, she's been honored with some pawmazing awards like a Hero Dog Award from the American Humane Association, and Dog of the Year from the ASPCA. These are the awards she's won... newest at the top!
Titles, awards & Honors
Canine Good Citizen
Certified Therapy Dog
Registered Therapy Dog
AKC registered Therapy Dog, THD
Was an extra in the movie Marmaduke
2009 DogTipper, Top 10 Dog Stars of 2009
In the 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 Surf Dogs Calendar
Won the 2010 Helen Woodward Billboard contest with fellow surFURS, Nani, Dozer & Toby
2010 USA Today Dog Hero
2010 Petopia TV, Pet of the Year
2010 Dogswell Wag Award "Most Charitable Story"
2010 Morris Animal Foundation K9 Cancer Walk, Top Fundraiser
2010 Arthritis Walk with Leash Your Fitness, Top Fundraiser
2010 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Foundation, honoree
2010 Helen Woodward Surf Dog A Thon, 1st place "Top Fundraiser".
2010 The American Kennel Club Humane Fund Ace Award for Canine Excellence for Exemplary Companion Dog
2010 Dog Town San Diego's 3 dog walk for breast cancer, Top Fundraiser
2010 Nominated for three Humanitarian Awards in the American Dog Magazine, Spokesdog for a charitable cause, Service/Therapy dog that gives unconditionally & Role model/philanthropist
2010 won 1st place in American Dog Magazine's Humanitarian Awards for Role model/philanthropist, 2nd place for Spokesdog for charitable cause & 2nd place for Service/Therapy dog that gives unconditionally
2010 named Best dog of the year in DogTipper.com's Best dog & cat of the year contest
2010 Nominated in USA Today's 2010 Top Dog Hero contest
2010 Made it to the finals in the Natural Balance parade float try-outs for skimboarding
2011 Awarded the Gold Standard Award from The Golden Retriever Club of America
2011 Featured in five books
2011 Named Fido Friendly's Best of 2011
2011 Working Class K9 Hero Award: Pet Sitters International & Take Your Dog to Work Day
2011 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards, emerging hero category
2011 Dog of the Year, ASPCA
2011 Top Ten Most Memorable Dogs of 2011, A Place to Love Dogs
2011 Top 25 Pet People of 2011, Petside
2011 Top 10 Unsung Heroes of 2011, Take Part
2011 Top 10 Dogs of 2011, Cesar's Way
2012 PAWS Companion for Life Award!
2013 San Diego Humane Society's Animal Compassion Award
2013 Swim With Mike Ambassador
2013 Ambassador for Navy Quality of Life Programs Woof Walk
2014 Featured in three books
2014 Published hard cover book, Ricochet: Riding a Wave of Hope With the Dog Who Inspires Millions
2015 Published paperback book, Ricochet: Riding a Wave of Hope With the Dog Who Inspires Millions
2015 Published Japanese edition of Ricochet: Riding a Wave of Hope With the Dog Who Inspires Millions
2015 Created plush "Surf Dog Ricochet" dog.
2015 4 legged hero for Unstoppable Heroes
2015 Surf Dog Hall of Fame, Helen Woodward Animal Center
2015 Surf Dog Walk of Fame, International Surfing Museum
2015 Subaru Pet Hall of Fame Finalist
2015 Ambassador for Navy Quality of Life Programs Woof Walk
2015 ISA World Adaptive Surfing Championships Expression Session
2015 San Diego Autism Society Surf Camp
2015 Best Day Ambassador award
2016 Doggie Street Festival Hero Dog Award
Surf Dog Competition Medals
2009 Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Surf Dog Competition at Dog Beach in San Diego:
Third Place Large Dogs
2009 Helen Woodward Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon in Del Mar, California:
First Place Large Dog Heat
Second Place Over All
2009 Surf City Surf Dog Competition in Huntington Beach, California:
First Place Large Dog Heat
Second Place Large Dog Finals
2010 Loews Coronado Surf Dog Competition in Imperial Beach, California:
First Place Tandem
2010 Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Surf Dog Competition at Dog Beach in San Diego:
Third Place Large Dogs
2010 SPN Surf Dog Competition, in Huntington Beach, California:
Second Place
2010 Helen Woodward Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon in Del Mar, California:
Second Place Large Dog Heat
2010 Surf City Surf Dog Competition in Huntington Beach, California:
First Place Large Dogs
Third Place Large Dog Finals
Best Wipeout!
Best Crowd Pleaser
2011 Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Surf Dog Competition at Dog Beach in San Diego:
Second Place Large Dogs
2011 Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf dog Surf-a-thon
First place, Large Dog 2nd Heat
2012 Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Surf Dog Competition at Dog Beach in San Diego"
Second place, tandem category.
2012 Loews Coronado Surf Dog Competition in Imperial Beach, California:
First place, large dogs
2nd place tandem with Cameron Mathison
2012 Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf dog Surf-a-thon
1st place large dog heat #2
1st place best of surf finals
2nd place doo the dah
1st place highest fundraiser - $7340
2013 Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf dog contest, 3rd place large dogs
2013 Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf dog contest, 3rd place tandem
2013 Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf dog Surf-a-thon - 1st place large dog category
2014 Unleashed by Petco Surf Dog Competition
1st place medium dogs
2nd place tandem
Canine Good Citizen
Certified Therapy Dog
Registered Therapy Dog
AKC registered Therapy Dog, THD
Was an extra in the movie Marmaduke
2009 DogTipper, Top 10 Dog Stars of 2009
In the 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 Surf Dogs Calendar
Won the 2010 Helen Woodward Billboard contest with fellow surFURS, Nani, Dozer & Toby
2010 USA Today Dog Hero
2010 Petopia TV, Pet of the Year
2010 Dogswell Wag Award "Most Charitable Story"
2010 Morris Animal Foundation K9 Cancer Walk, Top Fundraiser
2010 Arthritis Walk with Leash Your Fitness, Top Fundraiser
2010 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Foundation, honoree
2010 Helen Woodward Surf Dog A Thon, 1st place "Top Fundraiser".
2010 The American Kennel Club Humane Fund Ace Award for Canine Excellence for Exemplary Companion Dog
2010 Dog Town San Diego's 3 dog walk for breast cancer, Top Fundraiser
2010 Nominated for three Humanitarian Awards in the American Dog Magazine, Spokesdog for a charitable cause, Service/Therapy dog that gives unconditionally & Role model/philanthropist
2010 won 1st place in American Dog Magazine's Humanitarian Awards for Role model/philanthropist, 2nd place for Spokesdog for charitable cause & 2nd place for Service/Therapy dog that gives unconditionally
2010 named Best dog of the year in DogTipper.com's Best dog & cat of the year contest
2010 Nominated in USA Today's 2010 Top Dog Hero contest
2010 Made it to the finals in the Natural Balance parade float try-outs for skimboarding
2011 Awarded the Gold Standard Award from The Golden Retriever Club of America
2011 Featured in five books
2011 Named Fido Friendly's Best of 2011
2011 Working Class K9 Hero Award: Pet Sitters International & Take Your Dog to Work Day
2011 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards, emerging hero category
2011 Dog of the Year, ASPCA
2011 Top Ten Most Memorable Dogs of 2011, A Place to Love Dogs
2011 Top 25 Pet People of 2011, Petside
2011 Top 10 Unsung Heroes of 2011, Take Part
2011 Top 10 Dogs of 2011, Cesar's Way
2012 PAWS Companion for Life Award!
2013 San Diego Humane Society's Animal Compassion Award
2013 Swim With Mike Ambassador
2013 Ambassador for Navy Quality of Life Programs Woof Walk
2014 Featured in three books
2014 Published hard cover book, Ricochet: Riding a Wave of Hope With the Dog Who Inspires Millions
2015 Published paperback book, Ricochet: Riding a Wave of Hope With the Dog Who Inspires Millions
2015 Published Japanese edition of Ricochet: Riding a Wave of Hope With the Dog Who Inspires Millions
2015 Created plush "Surf Dog Ricochet" dog.
2015 4 legged hero for Unstoppable Heroes
2015 Surf Dog Hall of Fame, Helen Woodward Animal Center
2015 Surf Dog Walk of Fame, International Surfing Museum
2015 Subaru Pet Hall of Fame Finalist
2015 Ambassador for Navy Quality of Life Programs Woof Walk
2015 ISA World Adaptive Surfing Championships Expression Session
2015 San Diego Autism Society Surf Camp
2015 Best Day Ambassador award
2016 Doggie Street Festival Hero Dog Award
Surf Dog Competition Medals
2009 Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Surf Dog Competition at Dog Beach in San Diego:
Third Place Large Dogs
2009 Helen Woodward Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon in Del Mar, California:
First Place Large Dog Heat
Second Place Over All
2009 Surf City Surf Dog Competition in Huntington Beach, California:
First Place Large Dog Heat
Second Place Large Dog Finals
2010 Loews Coronado Surf Dog Competition in Imperial Beach, California:
First Place Tandem
2010 Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Surf Dog Competition at Dog Beach in San Diego:
Third Place Large Dogs
2010 SPN Surf Dog Competition, in Huntington Beach, California:
Second Place
2010 Helen Woodward Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon in Del Mar, California:
Second Place Large Dog Heat
2010 Surf City Surf Dog Competition in Huntington Beach, California:
First Place Large Dogs
Third Place Large Dog Finals
Best Wipeout!
Best Crowd Pleaser
2011 Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Surf Dog Competition at Dog Beach in San Diego:
Second Place Large Dogs
2011 Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf dog Surf-a-thon
First place, Large Dog 2nd Heat
2012 Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Surf Dog Competition at Dog Beach in San Diego"
Second place, tandem category.
2012 Loews Coronado Surf Dog Competition in Imperial Beach, California:
First place, large dogs
2nd place tandem with Cameron Mathison
2012 Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf dog Surf-a-thon
1st place large dog heat #2
1st place best of surf finals
2nd place doo the dah
1st place highest fundraiser - $7340
2013 Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf dog contest, 3rd place large dogs
2013 Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf dog contest, 3rd place tandem
2013 Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf dog Surf-a-thon - 1st place large dog category
2014 Unleashed by Petco Surf Dog Competition
1st place medium dogs
2nd place tandem
August 1, 2014
Command coin from the US Marine Corps Commanding
Officer at Camp Pendleton
July 13, 2014
Unleashed by Petco Surf Dog Competition
1st place, medium dog category
2nd place tandem
September 8, 2013
Helen Woodward Animal Center
1st place, large dog category
1st place (4th year in a row) fundraiser - $7687
June 22, 2013
Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf dog contest
3rd place large dogs
3rd place tandem
March 23, 2013
San Diego Humane Society
Animal Compassion Award
for an extraordinary human-animal bond and extending compassion to others in our community
September, 9, 2012
Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf dog Surf-a-thon
1st place large dog heat #2
1st place best of surf finals
2nd place doo the dah
1st place highest fundraiser - $7340
June 16, 2012
Loews Surf Dog Competition
1st place large dogs
2nd place tandem with Cameron Mathison
June 9, 2012
PAWS San Diego
PAWS Companion for Life Award!
June 8, 2012
Purina Incredible Dog Challenge
2nd place, tandem category
December 31, 2011
Cesar's Way
Top 10 Dogs of 2011
December 22, 2011
Petside
25 Pet People of 2011
December 22, 2011
Take Part
Top 10 Unsung Heroes of 2011
December 19, 2011
A Place to Love Dogs
Top Ten Most Memorable Dogs of 2011
November 2011
ASPCA Dog of the Year Award
ASPCA Dog of the Year Award
October, 2011
Picture on Cesar Canine Cusine food
Picture on Cesar Canine Cusine food
August 2011
American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards
Emerging Hero Category - $5000 donation to canine cancer detection
American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards
Emerging Hero Category - $5000 donation to canine cancer detection
July 2011
Working Class K9 Hero Award
Pet Sitters International & Take Your Dog to Work Day
Working Class K9 Hero Award
Pet Sitters International & Take Your Dog to Work Day
August, 2011
June, 2011
Purina Incredible Dog Challenge
2nd Place Large Dogs
Purina Incredible Dog Challenge
2nd Place Large Dogs
April, 2011
The Golden Retriever Club of America
Gold Standard Award
The Golden Retriever Club of America
Gold Standard Award
December 2010
Dog of the year, in Dog Tipper.com's Dog & Cat of the year contest
Dog of the year, in Dog Tipper.com's Dog & Cat of the year contest
November, 2010
Nominated and won in three categories for the American Dog Magazine's Humanitarian Awards.
- Role model - philanthropist - 1st place
- Spokesdog for a charitable cause - 2nd place
- Service/therapy dog who gives unconditionally - 2nd place
Nominated and won in three categories for the American Dog Magazine's Humanitarian Awards.
- Role model - philanthropist - 1st place
- Spokesdog for a charitable cause - 2nd place
- Service/therapy dog who gives unconditionally - 2nd place
October 17, 2010
3 Dog Walk for Breast Cancer
Top Fundraiser
The prize was an overnight stay at the L'auberge Seaside Resort & Spa. I donated the prize back to Susan G. Komen, so they could provide the stay to a woman currently in treatment that could use a stress free get-a-way
September, 2010
American Kennel Club, Award for Canine Excellence (ACE)
Exemplary Companion Dog category
American Kennel Club, Award for Canine Excellence (ACE)
Exemplary Companion Dog category
The AKC appreciates the innumerable ways in which dogs meaningfully contribute to our lives. To qualify, the dog should have performed some exemplary act, whether large or seemingly small, that has significantly benefited a community or individual. One award will be given every year in each of the following five categories: Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, Therapy, Service, and Exemplary Companion Dog. Each of the five honorees will receive a cash award of $1000 and an engraved sterling-silver collar medallion to be presented at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in December 2010. Their names will be engraved on a plaque that hangs permanently in The American Kennel Club Library in New York City. The presentation will be televised on December 4th during the Championships... I've got my DVR set!
A local presentation will also be held for each recipient at an AKC dog show near their hometown. Right now, we're hoping to schedule it on October 16th at the Cabrillo Kennel Club show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Pencil it in on your calendar, because I get to invite my friends!!
A local presentation will also be held for each recipient at an AKC dog show near their hometown. Right now, we're hoping to schedule it on October 16th at the Cabrillo Kennel Club show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Pencil it in on your calendar, because I get to invite my friends!!
September 19, 2010
Surf City Surf Dog
1st place large dog heat
3rd place large dog finals
"Best Wipeout"
"Best Crowd Pleaser"
Surf City Surf Dog
1st place large dog heat
3rd place large dog finals
"Best Wipeout"
"Best Crowd Pleaser"
September 12, 2010
Helen Woodward Surf dog surf-a-thon
2nd place, large dog heat
September 12, 2010
Helen Woodward Surf dog surf-a-thon
1st place, top fundraiser (top fundraiser for the 5 years the contest has been going too!)
Helen Woodward Surf dog surf-a-thon
1st place, top fundraiser (top fundraiser for the 5 years the contest has been going too!)
September 11, 2010
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Foundation
Honoree at Paws For Cures fundraiser
(photo with Brady Bunch mom, Shirley Jones & Marty Ingles)
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Foundation
Honoree at Paws For Cures fundraiser
(photo with Brady Bunch mom, Shirley Jones & Marty Ingles)
July 31, 2010
SPN Sun Doggie Surf Contest
2nd place
June 11, 2010
Purina Incredible Dog Challenge
3rd place, large dog category
Purina Incredible Dog Challenge
3rd place, large dog category
June 5, 2010
2010 Arthritis Walk - San Diego
I was the 2nd top fundraiser for the arthritis walk, and the top fundraiser on the
"Leash Your Fitness With Kima" team.
May 22, 2010
Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition
1st place tandem division
Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition
1st place tandem division
April 24, 2010
Morris Animal Foundation K9 Cancer Walk
Top fundraiser
Morris Animal Foundation K9 Cancer Walk
Top fundraiser
April 7, 2010
The American Kennel Club Humane Fund, Awards for Canine Excellence, Certificate of Honor
The American Kennel Club Humane Fund, Awards for Canine Excellence, Certificate of Honor
February 18, 2010
Dogswell Wag Award, "Most charitable story". One of the prizes was a year's supply of Dogswell dog food, which I donated to the Helen Woodward Animal Center's AniMeals program.
Dogswell Wag Award, "Most charitable story". One of the prizes was a year's supply of Dogswell dog food, which I donated to the Helen Woodward Animal Center's AniMeals program.
January 6 2010
Petopia TV, Pet of the Year
Petopia TV, Pet of the Year
December 16, 2009
Dog Tipper, Top 10 Dog Stars of 2009
Dog Tipper, Top 10 Dog Stars of 2009
October 11, 2009
Surf City Surf Dog. 1st place in the large dog category. Highest score of all dogs in all categories in preliminary heats!!
2nd place large dog category in finals.
September 13, 2009
Helen Woodward Surf Dog Surf-a-thon. Del Mar Dog Beach. 1st place in the second heat, large dog category.
September 13, 2009
Helen Woodward Surf Dog Surf-a-thon. Del Mar Dog Beach. 2nd place overall.
July 11, 2009
Surfin Paws Dog Jam. Huntington Beach. Was in the semi-finals, and finals. The San Diego Dog Surfing Association presented me with an award for "best new talent". The prize was a really cool drinking fountain that connects to the hose.
Surf City Surf Dog. 1st place in the large dog category. Highest score of all dogs in all categories in preliminary heats!!
2nd place large dog category in finals.
September 13, 2009
Helen Woodward Surf Dog Surf-a-thon. Del Mar Dog Beach. 1st place in the second heat, large dog category.
September 13, 2009
Helen Woodward Surf Dog Surf-a-thon. Del Mar Dog Beach. 2nd place overall.
July 11, 2009
Surfin Paws Dog Jam. Huntington Beach. Was in the semi-finals, and finals. The San Diego Dog Surfing Association presented me with an award for "best new talent". The prize was a really cool drinking fountain that connects to the hose.
June 12, 2009
Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Surf Competition. Ocean Beach. 3rd place winner, large dog category. The prize was a real flower lei (pictured to the left).
Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Surf Competition. Ocean Beach. 3rd place winner, large dog category. The prize was a real flower lei (pictured to the left).
Final results Purina Incredible Dog Challenge, 2009
Final results Purina Incredible Dog Challenge 2010
Results after round 1 Purina Incredible Dog Challenge 2011
Helen Woodward Surf Dog Surf-a-thon