Hi Jessie! Happy Dog of the Day to you, beautiful girl!
What a gorgeous blend of breeds you are, sweetheart! Your coat is gorgeous, and I see so much love in those big, brown eyes! I didn't realize how big you were until the last pic; you look like you might have some Akita in you, too! (Love your "spotties!")

Up here in MA our shelters receive a lot of doggies from shelters in the South, but never before had I heard them referred to as "Dixie Dogs!" So many pups and kitties and all sort of animals were lost or abandoned after Katrina; just heartbreaking. But thankfully you were found, and though your journey home took a few twists and turns, you couldn't have hoped for a more loving forever home! And having lived in the mountains of NE Pa, I know about those bears!!! One would come up onto the front porch occasionally, and though a beautiful creature, she/he scared the heck out of me! hehe How lucky you family is, Jessie, having you there to protect them from not only the wayward bear, but from all danger! What a brave and beautiful girl you are, Jessie, and how very blessed your family is, having a best friend for life in you! No doubt you and your *special person,* were destined to be together, and I hope for you and her/him, many, many more wonderful years of shared love and devoted companionship!
Thanks for the BIG smiles, sweetheart! Enjoy your much deserved day under the big lights, big treated to all your big heart desires, and more!
Lots of love, hugs and kisses to you, beautiful Jessie!