The Rescue learned that indeed, Jewel was a grouchy girl before being surrendered. Why? Because she was tied outside in the Texas sun and had almost no hair due to flea allergies. She was teased and abused by kids in the trailer park where she lived. Jewel had every right to send growling warning signals to her tormenters.

I fostered Jewel straight from the shelter. What a sweet girl!!!!! And a very slobbery girl for sure!!! A true English Mastiff😁
After 2 months of adoption events, Jewel was still in foster. Mostly because potential adopters said she slobbered too much. Poor people. They don't know the chance they missed to parent such a sweet girl. My husband and I decided that more adoption events would be too much for her during the Texas summer, so we adopted her ourselves !!!!! That was 4 years ago.

Jewel was a very important part of our family. She was the leader of our dog pack and many times our leader. Lol. Unfortunately, as many giant breeds do, she had hip dysplasia. She deteriorated very quickly over the past year, to the point she could barely get off of the floor. We decided that Rainbow Bridge should be her new home.

We miss you Big Baby Girl and will always love you

Mom & Dad

June 4, 2018
Hi my Jewel Bear. I have been thinking about you. I miss you so very much. I hope you have found your brothers and sister at the Bridge. I am just waiting to see you all again.
Love you so very, very much. Mom

June 29, 2020
Still love you and miss you big girl