Suddenly, three cowboys on horseback appeared, firing pistols. Witnessing this, I grunted and barked, the tension I felt becoming clear. I pushed Ana out of that place with all my strength. I wanted to get her away from those bullets as quickly as possible. Ana, noticing my restlessness, decided to go with me away from the hustle and bustle of the stage.
“Stories of Scotty: A Service Dog’s Journey” by Ana E. Rivera-Castillo is a heartwarming travel memoir and educational adventure told from the perspective of Scotty, a devoted service dog who accompanies his owner and patient, Ana, on a series of remarkable journeys across Mexico, the United States, and beyond. Proudly published by Citi of Books, the book is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major retail platforms.
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, her stories combined individual experiences, detailed observation, and a deep sensitivity to the places she 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, she also translated laboratory testing procedures, which strengthened her technical accuracy and ability to communicate complex information clearly.
Travel and family documentation in her free time, she traveled with her family to various places in Venezuela. With the support of her father, she 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.
The story follows an older Scotty as he shares memories of his travels with a group of dog friends named Luca, Amadeus, Dexter, Harvey, and Panchita. Living with Ana in Sunrise, Florida, Scotty reflects on adventures that have taken him through Mexico City, Puebla, Baja California Sur, Querétaro, Guadalajara, Central Florida, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about friendship, patience, courage, family, tolerance, and personal growth.
More than a simple travel narrative, the book serves as an educational guide that introduces readers to history, geography, architecture, nature, and the responsibilities of service dogs. Through Scotty’s observations, readers discover that every journey offers opportunities for learning, understanding, and appreciation of the world around them.
One of the book’s greatest strengths is its ability to blend education with storytelling. Readers learn about history, geography, architecture, wildlife, and cultural traditions without ever feeling as though they are reading a textbook. Every destination becomes part of Scotty’s personal adventure.
The book also emphasizes values that resonate across all ages. Friendship, family, patience, tolerance, respect for others, and appreciation for different perspectives are woven naturally into Scotty’s adventures. These lessons emerge through experiences rather than lectures, making them memorable and meaningful.
Most importantly, “Stories of Scotty: A Service Dog’s Journey” reminds readers that life is not measured solely by destinations but by the people, experiences, and lessons encountered along the way. Through Scotty’s travels, Ana E. Rivera-Castillo delivers an uplifting story about loyalty, discovery, and the joy of exploring the world with an open heart and a faithful companion by your side.
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