This is the true and heartwarming biography of an abandoned puppy and a young police officer who seemingly adopts him by pure chance. But the reality was, they were brought together by crisis and a necessity...for each other. The two go through life together in a journey filled with twists, turns, and every range of emotion. It is a love letter written by the officer to his valiant dog, Chico. In his life story, we learn of the strength, will, and heart that made Chico a legend and the lasting legacy he left behind. You will be inspired, and moved to reevaluate your own perception of life and those in it. This incredible tale of love, triumph and resilience reminds us of the bond between man and dog, and how they can shape our destiny. In the pages of this work, you will truly understand how actions speak louder than words, and sometimes...a single word isn't even necessary.

 This is the life story of one of the biggest blessings to ever grace my life...an unlikely angel on paws who came crashing into my world, and broke everything (sometimes literally) in order to build it towards something greater. This is his story, our story. Nothing in life happens by accident or just because. We all have a destiny, a purpose. Chico was the angel that I never knew I needed, but he was given to me despite my being totally unworthy of him. I invite you to join me on this journey as I share with you the story of one of the most amazing souls to ever grace this planet. You'll laugh, you'll cry and you just might even relate to it all. Chico was a shooting star, and I'm just doing my best to try and capture some of his magic in these pages.

Erick Gonzalez is a new writer in the published sense, but he is far from new at expressing his thoughts and ideas through the written word. For decades, his only audience was himself. For decades, he chose to keep his creations private, never believing that anyone would care to listen. For decades, he doubted the value of his work. At the age of 38, he finally decided to break free from those limitations he had long placed on himself. He realized he has but one life to live and one chance to make his dream a reality. He chose to believe in his voice and his message. He serves as an active-duty law enforcement officer on the streets in one of the largest and busiest agencies just outside the Washington, D.C. area. He found his calling, standing in front of the innocent to protect them from the villainy of the world. That is his main purpose, but while doing so, he hopes to be able to lift his fellow man through his writing as well. His message is simple; If I can do it, so can you.