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Vote for Ricochet as Most Heroic Dog of 2010

I've just heard that the wonderful surfing dog Ricochet has been nominated for USA Today's Most Heroic Dog of 2010. You can read about Ricochet's story at her website, and if you haven't heard of her you're in for a treat. If you'd like to vote for Ricochet click on this link - and she's be a very worthy winner.

 
Take care,
 
Julie xx
 
P.S.
 
Happy New Year!

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SURF DOG RICOCHET INSPIRES AMRLESS WOMAN TO SURF

Another message of hope and perseverance inspired by Ricochet the surfing dog:

 

SURF DOG RICOCHET INSPIRES AMRLESS WOMAN TO SURF!

Sabine Becker was born without arms. She uses her feet for daily tasks.

One day, on Ricochet's Facebook page, she asked "Do you think I can surf without arms". Ricochet answered YES! And referred her to Ampsurf.
A few weeks later, Sabine drove 1100 miles to attend a surf camp in California. She DID surf!, but is also faced with disappointment while there. This is her video highlighting her & Ricochet's journey of inspiration together.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUfY9tbk0FI 

For more details, please visit: Sabine's website: http://www.nmspiritdancer.com/  
Ricochet's website: http://www.surfdogricochet.com or on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/SurfDogRicochet, AmpSurf's website http://www.ampsurf.org/.

 

Please feel free to share this video/story with anyone you think would be inspired... or wants to surf!

Thank you!

Surf dog Ricochet, the SURFice dog

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