The Travels of a Service Dog: Stories of Scotty - Softcover

Rivera-Castillo, Ana E

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798893919417

Publisher: Citiofbooks, Inc., 2025

Synopsis

Life can be tough, especially when you're an avid traveler like Ana. It helps to

have a loyal companion by your side. Scotty the service dog watches over Ana's

health-and he has plenty to say about their adventures together!

Scotty was born to be a service dog. As a Westy puppy, he was at the top of

his class at the training academy, and when he graduated only a year later, he

began to joyfully help a patient with a heart condition. Sadly, his first patient

passed away, but Scotty soon found a new home with his current best friend,

Ana Rivera.

Ana suffers from arrythmia and hypertension. As a biologist passionate about

nature, it is only with Scotty's help that she can fulfill her dream of making the

world a better place. Thankfully, Scotty knows just what she needs.

As the pair travels to various locations in South Florida to complete Scotty's

new patient training (along with Scotty's playful classmate Bellini), the pair

develop a special bond. Later, they will visit a national park, and archaeological

dig, and places filled with the wonder of nature. As Ana's inner peace grows, so

does Scotty's-and now he's ready to share about all the incredible sights he's

seen.

The Travels of a Service Dog is the culmination of Ana's and Scotty's journeys.

Encouraged by her family to tell their story, Ana writes this heartwarming book

from Scotty's point of view. Filled with friendship, adventure, and a journey

toward true contentment, this is the perfect book for the dog lover in your life,

or for anyone who needs a paw on their shoulder to get them through the day.

About this title

About the Author

Ana E. Rivera Castillo was an author who enjoyed narrating her travels from a unique perspective: that of her companion, her service dog. Through this gaze, his stories combined individual experiences, detailed observation, and a deep sensitivity to the places he visited. Formation and early writings As a biologist, she began writing during her college years, documenting her scientific studies and observations. Later, while working for Heinz, he also translated laboratory testing procedures, which strengthened his technical accuracy and ability to communicate complex information clearly. Travel and family documentation In his free time, he traveled with his family to various places in Venezuela. With the support of his father, he filmed and documented those experiences, creating photo and video albums that preserved the memories of each journey. Travel stories are narrated from an original perspective. Scientific training as a basis for precise and observant writing. Family documentation through photographs, videos, and travel notes.Origin of the Travels of a Service Dog Ana planned a trip through the Riviera Maya with her niece, Ana Paula. When she returned, her aunt Martha asked her to tell her about the experience. It was then that Ana had the idea to narrate her travels from an original perspective: that of Scotty, her service dog. With the support and insistence of her aunt Martha, Ana began to shape the idea of drafting a book inspired by her travels. From that intention were born Scotty's Tales and Scotty's Stories, a collection of stories that combine family memory, adventure and the endearing bond between a person and their service dog. Scotty becomes the narrative voice of the stories. Through his gaze, the valuable service provided by service dogs is highlighted, as well as the care, affection and deep bond that can exist between a service dog and its owner. In Scotty's travels, he narrates to his friend Mitsi about his travels through archaeological sites in the Yucatan Peninsula and national parks. At the same time, the story shows how Scotty faces and overcomes the loss of his first patient. In Stories of Scotty, he shares to his friends about his latest adventures and narrates what he sees and how he has found inner peace. In these stories, his friends also ask questions and express their own perspectives, beliefs, and reflections.Ana is currently considering writing a third book, which is still in development.

Edition details

• Publisher: Citiofbooks, Inc.
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798893919417
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 92