Milton mother, daughter honor dog’s legacy in children’s book

MILTON, Ga. — Dexter the miniature dachshund was a sassy and stubborn dog, according to his family.

He didn’t listen, chewed the squeakers out of his toys and didn’t like to share, but his story is one of resilience.

“Dexter the Dachshund” wasn’t the children’s book that Milton resident Jennifer Welshons planned to write first, but she was inspired by her 11-pound dog’s spirit after having back surgery and losing an eye nearly 10 years later. She and her daughter, Shelby, wrote a draft in one day after bringing Dexter home from his second surgery…

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