Mitchie is a young, black Labrador Retriever training to become a service dog. 

Everyone says he will become very successful, but Mitchie doesn’t believe them.  Will he actually be good enough to assist someone?

Genre: Children’s Book
Ages: 3-9

Eventually, Mitchie is matched with an elderly gentleman named Mel who is visually impaired.  How is Mitchie going to help Mel live a fulfilling life.

This is a story about service, friendship, and love regardless of age and circumstances.

My Review

Mitchie, the black labrador, is training to be a service dog. In the UK he would be training with Guide Dogs for the Blind (I am currently sponsoring two puppies like Mitchie and have even visited the training centre and head office). Not all dogs ‘qualify’ to be guide dogs, they have to be really special. Mitchie doesn’t believe he has what it takes, but it’s all a matter of training and confidence.

In another state, Mel is an elderly gentleman who is losing his eyesight. He doesn’t have any family to help him, and he doesn’t know how he will get out, meet friends or go to the gym. When he is told about Mitchie and how a service dog can help him, he is sceptical at first. He has to go to New York to meet Mitchie and spend time training with him. By the end they are both sure it’s going to work. I love that he takes Mitchie in the cabin on the plane. We are not allowed to do that in the UK.

They soon settle in together and Mitchie saves Mel from an accident and also alerts him to a fire. He certainly is an incredible dog!

A lovely book which shows the bond between human and animal, and the importance of friendship, companionship and love.

Many thanks to @lovebookstours for inviting me to be part of #Mitchie blog tour.

About the Author

Diane Petrozzo is a retired Human Resources professional and teacher who has dedicated her life to rescuing dogs, in particular seniors. Her love for dogs began at the age of six, when a stray followed Diane’s brothers home and was immediately adopted by her family. Diane was a board member and co-foster coordinator at the Retriever Rescue of Colorado, where she continues to volunteer today. Her mission is to highlight the value of senior dogs and to promote their adoption. Diane is an outdoor enthusiast and can always be seen walking her rescue dog, Remy, to the local coffee shop for a pup cup. For more, visit www.FourWornPaws.com.

About the Illustrator

Lauren Zurcher is an award-winning children’s book illustrator from Colorado. She began her journey as an artist when drawing about family vacations across the world. The geography, peoples, fauna, and culture are the source of her inspiration. Lauren lives in New York and loves bringing stories to life with colorful and playful visuals. For more, visit www.ByLaurenZurcher.com.

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