Blackie: The Dog Who Knew His Purpose is a collection of childhood memories filled with family, adventure, mischief, laughter, and the everyday moments that become treasured memories.

Blackie quickly becomes much more than the family dog. He is Dad’s loyal hunting companion, a familiar face in the neighbourhood, a protector, a troublemaker, and a beloved friend to the children. As Holly and her family grow and eventually leave Saskatchewan for British Columbia, Blackie remains a constant thread through their changing lives.

Through childhood adventures, family celebrations, frightening moments, and ordinary days that turn out to be anything but ordinary, Blackie’s loyalty and remarkable instincts become impossible to ignore.

This is a heartwarming and nostalgic story about growing up, the bond between a child and a dog, and the memories that stay with us long after childhood is gone. It’s about unconditional love.

Some dogs become part of your family. A very special few become part of your story.

Blackie knew his purpose.