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
Nagi my heart goes out to you. Sending you all my love & strength to get you through these hard days.
Nagi, thank you for sharing your amazing Dozer’s life together, I have tears in my eyes. I have followed you both. Dozer rest peacefully. Thinking of you Nagi. Xx
Dear beautiful Nagi,
Im so sorry about loosing Dozer ,stay positive and God Bless you.
I am so sorry you have lost your lovely Dozer – he was a gentle presence and wonderful companion to you. May he fly with the angels.
So sorry to hear about Dozer, it broke my heart. I enjoyed at the end of the recipes seeing or reading about his shenanigans. You loved him so much!! This Christmas my dog also was very ill, we thought we would lose him. We slept a week on a mattress in the kitchen with him. My heart melted seeing you like this. The love for an animal runs deep. Sending you strength and love.
So very sad. I feel your pain and loss and no words at this time will help. Let yourself feel the pain and loss with each day as long as it takes until your sun shines again. He will always walk with you. Xx
Oh so so sad for you! ❤️ 💙
I wish every animal could be loved and cherished as much as you loved Dozer. He was so lucky to have such a wonderful life, and he certainly touched all of us as we witnessed the bond you and Dozer had.
So so sad. Knew. It was coming but there is nothing like the love our animal friends give. I hope you are ok
My heart is breaking for you Nagi , but bear in mind Dozer is resting well now and he knew he was the luckiest fur baby because of all the love you shared with him. He’s crossing that rainbow bridge and keeping an eye on you. He’s now your guardian angel. Sorry for your loss and God bless you 🙏🏼♥️
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved dog Dozer. We lost our beloved little dog Sally last November. She was my little girl, my life and my love. Her loss is too hard to bear and I grieve for her every day. Every place in my home brings back memories her and I get tearful. I understand your how you feel and the grief you are growing through. Hugs and all my love Nagi.
Rina
Nagi i have no words sitting here crying my heart is breaking for you sending lots of hugs and love to you. you and gorgeous Dozer are a true love story he will always be a big part of your life xxxx
My heart breaks for you, they leave a very big hole in your heart. xx
My heart is with you, Nagi.
My love and condolences.
Fran.
Nagi
Dozer was the epitome of being (wo)man’s best friend – how lucky you were to have had him !
Ohhh Nagi i feel for you..Im so sorry for your lose.
A special friend gone but certainly not forgotten
RIP Dozer.
Truly the hardest part. It’s been a little over a year for me…. Rest dear Dozer. Hugs
Dear Nagi, thank you for so generously sharing your bestest boy, Dozer, with us. What an incredible and adventurous innings, Dozer! Thank you for all that you were and will always be for your precious mum. Sending much love from Western Sydney xoxo
Very sad to hear about dozer he looks like he was a very nice day and had a nice coat I’m so sorry
I just saw the story of your beautiful dog Dozer. I have got tears in my eyes, my heart is with you right now.
Give yourself time to grieve before thinking about getting another dog. Regards Leone