MEET Ricochet, the amazing American surfing pooch who is about to become a box office sensation.
The nine-year-old Golden Retriever has been on the crest of a wave since she was an eight-week old pup – and has gone on to win lots of awards and make a big name for herself on You Tube.
But it’s her unique, jaw-dropping work helping people with all sorts of health issues and disabilities that’s really catching the attention.
In 2009 Ricochet jumped onto a surfboard with a 14-year-old boy who was unable to use his arms and legs – and she’s never looked back!
She’s also raised more than half a million dollars for disabled children, and is a familiar sight on the San Diego coast, teaming up with people with wide-ranging disabilities – including US veterans with post traumatic disorder syndrome – in her Waves of Empowerment programme.
Ricochet already has her own website, and has had a few bit parts in feature films (Marmaduke, Rina’s Magic Bracelet) and documentaries.
There’s more silver screen glory on the way – she’s starring in an IMAX film being produced by Daniel Ferguson about “super hero” dogs.
The film is expected to be released later this year.
Read the hot off the press issue of All Together NOW! here.
