Heidi your story is what makes me like the company of dogs better than humans sometimes! After all of the abuse you put up with in your three short years of life, you were still willing to open up your heart and trust. We could all learn from you! When I clicked on your picture this morning I thought I saw a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog looking back at me. Could it be that you are actually not a mix but a real honest to goodness Swissie! It makes no difference really, though, because you are just a cutie pie either way. I smiled when I read that you were a little afraid of the manatee because my 'granddog' Dale, the Swissie, is afraid of empty milk jugs! I hope you have a wonderful day, maybe romping on the beach.