Sonya’s First Romp in the Ocean – Huntington Beach, South Carolina

Sonya frolics in Surf at Huntington Beach State Park

What a great birthday present for a 9-year-old puppy dog! Sonya, who has lived a landlocked life in Colorado, had her first romp in the ocean today at Huntington Beach State Park, South Carolina.

This wonderful dog-friendly beach and park lets dog owners take their pets on the beach as long as they stay on a six-foot leash and out of the coastal dunes, which are a bird sanctuary (a tough one for our 100 percent bird dog!). Dog owners showed their appreciation by abiding by the rules.

 This photo shows Sonya’s sheer delight frolicking in the surf at Huntington Beach State Park. You can see a series of photos, from her first tentative steps to dashing away from the surf to being totally enraptured with the exciting newness of this experience.  Just go to the Pet Travel page.