Chelsea Rose

Above - Chelsea when she came to our home, July 2006.
Now, take a look at our precious girl ten months later....

Beautiful Chelsea, May 20, 2007.
Before joining us, she lived outside in a kennel and had an old hip facture that was never repaired.

Chelsea loves to be groomed and enjoys being the center of attention.

Another one of the pretty girl.

Happy, ball-playing girl.
 

BOTTOM LEFT - September 2006 after surgery for her fractured ulna/radius.
BOTTOM RIGHT - Nov 2006 after TPO surgery to correct an old hip fracture.
 

Chelsea, the new Christie Brinkley?
We were at Preppy Pet Boutique to take advantage of picture day (Scooter & Chelsea couldn't miss an opportunity for professional portraits!), and of course, I couldn't leave without buying a couple of outfits for my little girl.  While we were browsing the selection, the owner asked if Chelsea could model an outfit for their upcoming brochure.  Chelsea said she didn't mind, so while the photographer was getting set up, we snapped this adorable pose with my camera phone!  I can't wait for my professional portrait!

Chelsea & Ed, August 3rd, 2006, just two weeks after she joined our family.
Hard to believe this is the same husband who once swore we'd never have a small dog in our household!