Organizers of the World Dog Surfing Championships held on the California coast will decide May 1 whether the popular canines can catch the waves this year after permitting costs skyrocketed.
“This is due to the over 42 percent increase since last year and over 100 percent plus cost increases the event has experienced over the last four years as far as permits, fees, and other event requirements that the local government has requested,” event organizers said on social media April 19.
Organizers are collecting money on an online fundraising page to cover the costs. Contributors had topped the $12,000 goal, donating $13,800 by noon Thursday after one person gave $10,000….