Tess trying her hardest to be really good for Santa

This photo was taken in Detroit, MI. We adopted Tess at 4 years old from a puppy mill in Frankenmuth Michigan. She had had four litters before the age of four.
Our veterinarian said she might not grow hair on her bald spots. We took her back about six weeks later for a follow up check and The Vet didn’t even recognize her and said look what some love a good home and good food does to a dog…