Chelsea Handler Welcomes New Furry Friends Into Her Family
Chelsea Handler has had a tough six months. In August, she lost one of her sweet dogs, Tammy, and then just last week, her beloved Chunk passed away. The comedian shared her heartbreak and remorse with fans and well-wishers on her social media accounts.
A post shared by Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) on Aug 11, 2017 at 2:55pm PDT
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Now, she’s sharing some good news–she’s brought two more furry family members into her home!
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Bert and Bernice are chow rescues, as were Tammy and Chunk, and they both bear a remarkable resemblance to Tammy and Chunk.
2 new babies. Bert and Bernice.
A post shared by Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) on Jan 21, 2018 at 11:20am PST
Handler told fans when Tammy died that she would get another dog and give it a good home, to honor her and remind her of how much she will miss Tammy. Tammy died of renal failure in August.
Chunk was adopted at the age of nine from a kill shelter and he was Handler’s loyal companion. He was always with her, even when she worked, and had his own Twitter and Facebook accounts. His 170,000 fans were heartbroken to hear of his passing last week.
A post shared by Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) on Jan 18, 2018 at 4:24pm PST
Handler said that she and Chunk ‘were a couple’ and she thanked fans for their love and support in the wake of his loss. Saying he loved being famous and receiving special attention, she told fans she was grateful his last years were so special and he was so loved.
A post shared by Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) on Jan 18, 2018 at 1:09pm PST
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Welcome to your new family, Bert and Bernice! We know you will be most loved as well, and will carry on the legacy of love from your fur-siblings before you.
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