A Dachshund's Merry-Go-Round Life

By Mavis Duke Hinton

"I have always thought of my life as a MERRY-GO-ROUND because so I've had so many escapades with my human and animal family. I really had it made, but something happened to me recently that I'll never forget-and neither will Mama." --Sarge the doxie In this, his final book, Sarge shares his most unforgettable experiences with readers-some humorous, some touching, and some ridiculous-but all entertaining. Sarge also includes several of his family's Southern recipes: Bethany's pecan pie, Nana's "jam from Alaska," Mama's breakfast casserole, Papa's candied yams, and more. Since all doxies are chow hounds extraordinaire who love human food, he figures readers do, too Both children and adults will experience smiles, tears, and even surprise as this appealing doxie amuses them with his doggie attitude and insight. Once again, Sarge's beloved human characters leap from the pages of his book, forever enshrined in this memoir. From his humans to the animals-Duke his prot g , the six conniving cats, and Gizmo the annoying cockatiel-they all make up his charming but unique family. Sarge intends to enjoy his "retirement" by visiting Papa often to hear the retelling of his favorite stories and listen to Papa and Sellars reminiscing about old times. He has begun to see Mama, Daddy, and the children (growing so quickly) in a new light, because life is rushing by and he savors every moment. And, he entrusts his title of top dawg to Duke, well trained by Sarge and ready for the task. Finally, Miss Savannah, their fun-loving friend and superb cook from his previous books, astounds everyone at church with her unexpected news. She will be moving away after inheriting a . . . oh, never mind. Read Sarge's story to discover what it is

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1519744005
• ISBN13: 9781519744005
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"