Mitchie the Service Dog Gets a Job!

by Diane Petrozzo, Lauren Zurcher (Illustrator)

Overview

Mitchie is a young, black Labrador training to become a service dog. Everyone says he will be very successful, but Mitchie doesn't believe them. Will he actually be good enough to assist someone? 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781963117134
Publisher:	Spring Cedars LLC
Publication date:	07/23/2024
Pages:	28
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.07(d)
Age Range:	3 - 9 Years

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

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