Chelsea Legget

WENT TO RAINBOW BRIDGE 29.11.2015

Anita and Bill are devastated. Chelsea was fine until Saturday midday when she was violently sick then lost her balance, caused by an inner ear disease. She had to be put to sleep on Sunday morning. Toby, as always, was with her.  She was such a lovely little girl who helped Toby so much after his difficult start and, in turn, he was always by her side when she went through her hard times. They have been inseparable for 8 years.

Chelsea was the most kind and loving dog you could ever meet. She loved children and always made her way towards them if she heard them nearby. In fact, Chelsea loved everyone and would always stop to say hello to anyone and everyone and, if there was a biscuit on offer, then that was a friend for life.

Brave Chelsea had a difficult life. She fought off three bouts of cancer which require three major operations and then she had a womb infection which nearly killed her and meant she needed another major operation. Despite it all, after love and nursing by Toby, who adored her, she always bounced back and would be quickly running around and rumbling about with him. 

Toby was totally devoted to her. He would lick her ears and back and be very attentive even leaving his last bit of milk in his bowl so she could finish it off. They were the perfect married couple.

Chelsea was an old Lady by any standard. She could let you know with just a sideways stare that she did not approve of something and if you were sitting in her place on the settee a straight stare quickly got you to move.  Yes, she ruled the roost but Chelsea had a massive loving heart and anyone that knew her loved her. 

Chelsea left us after a very short illness which she could not beat this time.  Words cannot express the feelings of emptiness that we have at the moment. Toby has lost his sparkle and bounce temporarily but, as a family, we will help each other through this loss and, in time, when it is not so raw, we will be able to look back with happiness and remember the wonderful life, pleasure and unfailing love she gave to our small family. 

Chelsea will be missed by all that knew and loved her but no more so than Toby, Anita and Bill who have lost their dear little Princess.

All their friends at IRR are thinking of the family at this dreadfully sad time and our hearts go out to them. Our wonderful Toby, after a terrible start, has had the perfect home with Anita and Bill and they have been loyal supporters of our Reunions and of IRR for many years. The loss of Chelsea must be heartbreaking for them but, for sure, another wonderful Golden angel is now in Heaven.