Llegamos al aeropuerto y después de entregar las maletas visitamos el parque de perritos para estar listo para el vuelo. En el avión, antes de llegar a la ciudad de México Ana me puso sobre sus rodillas y me señaló por la ventana los Volcanes que rodean el gran Valle de México. Ana me contó que el volcán más grande es el Iztaccíhuatl, también le llaman la Mujer Dormida y el otro volcán es el Popocatépetl, el cual lo vi que arrojaba mucho humo.
We arrived at the airport, and after dropping off our bags, we visited the dog park to get ready for the flight. On the plane, before we reached Mexico City, Ana sat me on her lap and pointed out the volcanoes surrounding the great Valley of Mexico through the window. Ana told me that the largest volcano is Iztaccíhuatl—also known as "The Sleeping Woman"—and the other is Popocatépetl, which I saw spewing a lot of smoke.
“Stories of Scotty: A Service Dog’s Journey” (Spanish Edition) 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.
Excitingly, “Stories of Scotty: A Service Dog’s” Journey is now available in Spanish, allowing even more readers to experience Scotty’s remarkable adventures in their native language. This expanded accessibility reflects Ana E. Rivera-Castillo’s desire to share themes of friendship, curiosity, compassion, lifelong learning, and cultural appreciation with readers from diverse backgrounds. Whether read in Spanish or English, the book offers an inspiring journey that celebrates loyalty, discovery, and the unforgettable experiences that come from exploring the world with an open heart.
Más que un compañero, una guía de vida.
Scotty no es un perro cualquiera. Es un perro de servicio con una misión muy especial: acompañar, proteger, apoyar y transformar vidas.
En estas páginas, descubrirás una colección de anécdotas reales y conmovedoras que celebran su lealtad inquebrantable, su intuición extraordinaria y el vínculo profundo que lo une con su humana.
Desde viajes a parques nacionales hasta pequeños momentos cotidianos, cada relato es un testimonio de amor incondicional, valentía y propósito.
Porque las mejores historias… se escriben con huellas en el corazón.
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