I held his paw and slept by his side for 14 days in hospital. But it turned out, all the love in the world wasn’t enough to save him. Thus begins the final post on Life of Dozer.
My dearest Dozer,
You came into my life in my arms, holding you protectively. And after almost 14 years together, I held you in my arms protectively again as I said goodbye.
I was sobbing so hard, I forgot everything I wanted to say to you in our final moments together.
So I started writing this letter to you, to say all those things.
I wanted to reminisce about our wonderful times – the thousands of visits to the dog beach, all the wonderful food we sampled together, the cuddles, the neck-scratching-sessions, our road trips.
I wanted to thank you for spreading the joy that is you with readers all around the world, for happily coming along with me to meet readers at events, book signings, fund raisers, lunches, dinners, not to mention TV shows, photo shoots, and my gosh, we can’t forget our stint on Play School!
But as I sit here, typing away with tears streaming down my face, I realise that’s not what I want to say to you.
What I want to say is thank you.
Thank you for giving me your whole heart.
Thank you for giving me your unconditional loyalty.
Thank you for loving me just as I am, for all my flaws, for never caring what I weigh, what I wear, what I look like.
Thank you for always being there, my one constant through the good and bad times.
Thank you for making me smile, even on the hardest of days.
And thank you for trying so hard to stay with me as long as you could, fighting to heal until your very last day. I will never forget how deep you had to dig to find the strength for your rehab walk on our final morning together.
I know that one day, I will be able to look at photos of you again without sobbing. And I know all this pain I am feeling is because I loved you so fiercely and completely, and I wouldn’t trade it for a second I got to spend with you.
But right now, four days after saying goodbye, it feels like the heartbreak will never heal, like I will never smile again.
Rest in peace, my darling Dozer. I will never forget you, and I will never stop loving you.
Love,
Your mum xoxo
Thank you SASH
To the vets and nurses at the Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH),
Thank you for the extraordinary care, skill, and kindness you showed Dozer. Every moment, from the medical expertise to the gentle reassurance and cheering him on, meant more to me than I can say. Knowing he was in such capable, compassionate hands gave me comfort during the hardest days. I will always be deeply grateful for everything you did for my beautiful boy. – Nagi x
RIP Dozer. The best doggo I have ever met since my Ella girl passed in similiar circumstances 3 years ago. May your rainbow be filled with never ending walks, swims and treats. My heart breaks for your
Mum as this is the hardest of times in our human lives. So long Dozer. Old boy. Your gift of wonderful legacies and soft moments will be cherished always. Xx
Oh Dozer, how we all loved you. Goodbye darling boy and thank you so much. You left this world as I lost my own darling boy, my husband of 41 years who passed away at age 90. May you meet in heaven perhaps. I loved you both. XX Sue
Dear Nagi, this is heartbreaking news and i know how devastated you feel. What a beautiful letter to Dozer – you gave him the very best life and the love you had for each other was a pleasure to witness.
So very sad to read about Dozer. I’m here in Sydney from the UK . .I’m in my son’s home sharing time with an old lady Labrador Rosie who is adored. I see the family love for her echoes your love for your boy. I’m just so sad for you. You gave him the best life. He knew he was loved to the end. Bless you.
Tears streaming down my face. They just don’t live long enough but you never forget them. Hugs, he was so lucky to have you.
PS… we will continue to support your mum ❤️ at this … the toughest time for her 😪
Dear Nagi words cannot express how we all feel when we lose our fur babies ..Dozer was such a wonderful dog and you were both made to be with each other.. May he rest in peace ..I’m sure he would want you to replace him with a fur baby from a rescue Center sending you warmest hugs Ursula xxx
This made me cry so deeply. I hugged my girls so hard they squealed! All my love to you as you go forwargd with memories of Dozer never to be replicated with anybody else.
Heartbreaking💔💔💔
My deepest condolences on the loss of dearest Dozer. Your famous and fabulous fur baby known all around the world. He was your “soulmate” and you are going to miss him terribly. The pearly gates of heaven opened to receive him in all his glory. MHDSRIP. Thinking of you Nagi as you travel on this path of heartache and heartbreak.
I’m crying too.
And my heart aches for you
Rest in peace, Dozer. I share your grief, Nagi. It takes a long while to repair a broken heart. Time will tell.
So sorry to hear about Dozer Nagi, I loved reading about him and your recipes.
I bought the book he was in for my grandkids, so his memory will carry on here.
He will be sadly missed.
Dear Nagi
My heart hurts for you and pain you feel. Dozer was a treasure and will always be with you. Rip Dozer you will be missed Sending you much love and my deepest sympathies😢😢
Dear Nagi, our hearts are with you and your lovely boy Dozer. We know what its like to lose a dear friend. Always part of our life. Forever. Hugs for you. Xx
The loss of dearly treasured Dozer is heart wrenching I know. The tears and sobbing seems like they will never stop. But the beautiful memories of your dear boy will always be treasured. Thank you
I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure Dozer knew how much you love him and how much he meant to you. You will have the beautiful memory you will cherish forever no matter where he is.
No matter how much we give them, they always give us more dear Nagi.
Be kind and gentle with yourself xxx
Nothing compares to the loss of a creature that always loves you unconditionally. Dozer will always be in your heart. But he will be greatly missed 💔 Thank you for sharing his life with us.
I`m sorry to hear of your beloved pet Dozer`s passing away.I know how I felt when my little female dog passed.It was a most heart breaking moment in my life. RIP Dozer…