Follow Fritz on his fascinating journey from homelessness all the way to the Ritz!
Fritz is the Havachin pup that didn’t fit in.
While living in a pet store, Fritz is overlooked and always left behind.
The visitors to the pet store along with Chuck the Chihuahua and Billy the Bichon relentlessly taunt Fritz. They tell Fritz that he’s not purebred, and his fur is not all one color so who would want to give him a home?
Fritz is desperate to be accepted and find what he wants most, a forever home.
As the story unfolds, Fritz encounters many adventures, and some misadventures, after he escapes the pet store and starts his journey to the Ritz!
Along the way Fritz meets many memorable characters.
The story of Fritz was inspired by a real Havachin pup!
September 25, 2011 Fritz was born. Sadly, Fritz spent the next five months being shipped from pet store to pet store. Finally, on February 17, 2012, it happened, Fritz found his forever home!
Now, instead of fighting for his food and sleeping in a corner, Fritz enjoys homemade dinners and his favorite peanut butter treats. Fritz also loves to get tummy rubs and run around his big backyard. Fritz is especially fond of a red haired canine named Jake Kreuzer, his next door neighbor. Jake and Fritz run the fence line and share an occasional sloppy kiss! It would appear Fritz has a liking for redheads, not only is his best bud Jake a redhead, Fritz’s forever mom is a redhead too!
Donna created and wrote “Fritz Goes to the Ritz”. She was born with a passion and love for the arts, which has fueled many of Donna’s artistic endeavors. Her mother, Margaret, also an artist, always encouraged Donna’s creativity from a small child through adulthood. Donna holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with honors from Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, CT, and also attended Sotheby’s Institute of Art in New York City, graduate studies. After college Donna spent time working in New York City, the city she loves, and the setting for “Fritz Goes to the Ritz”. Central Park is Donna’s happy place.
Donna hopes to impress upon readers, of all ages, the importance of humility and giving back. She enjoys, volunteering, galleries, theater and equestrian sports. Moreover, what Donna enjoys most is being the proud pet mom to Fritz, the real life Havachin pup no one wanted.
Donna and Fritz currently reside in Connecticut.
Kristina designed and illustrated Fritz and his friends. Since childhood she’s always had a passion for art and animals. Kristina is a certified character animator and illustrator of half a dozen children’s books.
Check out more of her work on her domain mithmeoi.net.
Fritz is a best seller!
You can check the book out on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Walmart and soon more retailers online…
It’s a new year and a new look for both Fritz’s book and this site! After much waiting, Fritz’s story has finally been completed and the revised book is being released in a new 2023 edition! Keep your eye on this place, there’ll be some good stuff coming soon…
Verified Great book to share with animal lovers of all ages I recently read this wonderful story of fritz amazing journey to his forever home/mom with my granddaughter, who could barely wait to find out what happens next.this was just a beautiful well written and heartwarming story with a happiest of endings,but I hope it isn't the ending,please we want to hear more about fritz and his shenanigans! M.L.O'C. William W.2024-07-04Verified Get to know the book/author A very clever book written of the Dog adventures of Fritz the Havachin! Cas2024-04-29Verified Fritz Love this story and how this adorable dog traverses all the wonderful places to visit in NYC. This is a great read aloud to spark so many different discussions (i.e. pets in need of a forever family, places where Fritz visited, kindness). Kim C. Gifford2023-09-07Verified Precious little book that children and adults can enjoy. Super fast shipping and just what I was looking for. pauarm2023-08-14Verified Highly recommend!!! Fritz goes to the Ritz is a great story!!! Loved every page! You wont be able to put it down!Highly recommend!!! Dana2023-08-10Verified Exceptional Read! As a former New Yorker it brought New York to life for me. It was well written. It’s great for children and adults alike. You will want to read it more than once.Terry Soave ts2023-07-21Verified Love it !!!! This book is an absolute masterpiece! The author's prose is stunning, and they skillfully crafted a compelling story that kept me captivated from start to finish. The characters are incredibly well-developed, and I found myself emotionally invested in their journey. The themes explored in the book are thought-provoking and left a lasting impact on me. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a beautifully written and deeply satisfying read. Joanna Marchitto2023-07-14Verified Fritz is Fabulous We love Fritz Goes to the Ritz - the poor little pup that nobody wanted . He enjoys adventures at the Ritz Carlton in NYC and eventually finds his forever loving home.Along the way he meets a lot of very interesting people and even survives bullying.A must read read for all :-) Lynn I. Cooper2023-07-13Verified Fantastic book that will keep you entertained Fritz goes to Ritz is the story of a Havachin puppy that despite enduring many hardships maintains a positive and optimistic outlook while greeting all his adventures throughout NYC with an open heart. Eileen2023-06-17Verified Great Read!!! "Fritz Goes to the Ritz," is a great story that my family absolutely enjoys! My daughter even took it to school for show and tell! Dee Dee Divine is so fancy and we just love her relationship with Fritz! Animal lovers...take notice! Shanavia Zackery2023-06-16