A Memoir of a joyful dog named Trixie by Dean Koontz. 2009
Dean Koontz and his wife Gerda were the caretakers of a golden retriever who had been trained to be a service dog for a wheelchair bound young woman. Early in her career Trixie suffered an injury to her leg that required surgery. Unable to support a wheelchair bound individual Trixie had to be retired. Longtime supporters of Canine Companions for Independence, Dean and Gerda Koontz apply for a retired dog. First time dog owners, the Koontz soon realized they were now blessed to be the owners of a special dog. Trixie won their hearts by her unique skills and loving personality, Koontz even going as far to say she possessed Angel qualities.
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