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, I am so sorry to hear about Dozer. I suppose in some way Dozer will live on through this site and the many people who met him. Very few animals have had the love and tasty meals that you bestowed on him. I truly hope at some point you adopt another dog (or cat), there are so many out there that need a good home and someone to care for them. All the best.
Chris
Dear Nagi,
Thank you for sharing your and Dozer’s unconditional love for each other with the world, even through his dreadfully distressing farewell. It will live on for always in the joy you both spread all around and the stories that are celebrated in his honour. Rest well Dozer💗
Dear Nagi, your bond of love with Dozer endures; may it and all your shared memories sustain you at this time of great loss. Sending loving thoughts.
Hi Nagi.
All the best to you in this difficult time, mate.
Nagi, my heart is breaking for you and your loss of Dozer. I’ve followed the two of you for years and can’t imagine a recipe without him. You were a wonderful Mum and the love showed in his eyes.
Thank you Nagi for sharing the life of beautiful Dozer with us all.
He bought so much joy to everyone in true goldie fashion.
Our love and thoughts are with you.
Thinking of you, Nagi, at this sad time.
I am so sorry that your heart is broken. I know there’s no greater love than that which exists between a woman and her sweet and faithful dog. It almost makes one wish we didn’t love them so much. But then we’d miss out on all those years of slobbery, hairy and occasionally smelly, devotion! Dozer was so loved by you; may you feel comfort in remembering him and his unconditional love for you x
So sorry to hear that 😥. The pain of losing a beloved dog like dozer is immense, as is the gap left in your home & heart. All my sympathies & thoughts. Btw it will get easier in time. 14 years was a great innings though & he had a wonderful life with you. Take care
Dear Nagi,
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your beloved Dozer. He obviously was one of the loves of your life, your spirit animal. You were very blessed. In my experience a person only gets one spirit animal in a life time.
Treasure your memories and let them sustain you.
Sending hugs and love from Canada.
Lynn
Dear Nagi…your final post for Dozer was just beautiful. You have honoured his life and he’s memory will live on in all of us. May he rest in peace and may peace be with you Nagi ❤️🐾
Nagi, te acompaño en tu dolor, sé lo que es perder un amor tan noble e incondicional como él de estos ángeles de cuatro patas. Poco a poco el dolor se calmará pero vivirás con los recuerdos de él
Translation:
Nagi, I share your grief. I know what it’s like to lose such noble and unconditional love as that of these four-legged angels. Little by little, the pain will subside, but you will live with his memories.
When you loose a best friend like Dozer your heart just wants to break. I’m so sad for you but remember we always have to do what’s right for our pets; however much it hurts. I’ve been there too often too. Time helps and then photos around you are always memories to cherish. Take care of yourself. Thinking of you. Xx
My heart is breaking for you. Dozer was the best boy, he was so blessed to have the most amazing dog mum ever in you 🫶 Much love, take care xx
Sorry for your loss Nagi 😞.
RIP Dozer, wherever you are, I hope it’s as comfy and loving as you’ve been used to with Nagi.
There are no words, I can empathise with you and hope your grief helps you over this huge loss. My heart goes out to you.
They leave their paw prints on our hearts forever. Sending love from the UK ❤️ xx 🐾
Nagi,
I am so sorry for your loss. Our furbabies are such a big part of our worlds.💔💔
Sending love and hugs dear Nagi. You were an amazing mumma, bless you. X🐕💙🙏🦋
Dear Nagi,
Sending love and comfort form the other side of Earth (Denmark). Experiencing having a dog to love and who loves you is a very wonderful gift – but the pain when you loos it is devastating <3
This my sound hartless, but you should get a new dog – Dozer would not want you to be alone.
Kind regards,
Lise