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, Dozer will never be forgotten. He is our superstar – everytime we open your cook books or read a recipe from your website, Dozer will always be there. Look after yourself and hopefully you will find peace in the not too distant future.
My heart aches for you.
So many of us have been in your place before and will again.
For those of us that have given our hearts, knowing full well that one day it will be broken, ache with you and send our love to comfort you.
Fly high sweet Dozer 🌈
I feel your pain you loved him so much, sending you comfort and support Nagi x
Dear Nagi I’m so sorry to hear if Dozer’s passing💔
I’ve followed your website since 2015 and enjoyed all of Dozer’s stories and food tastings. It’s so unfair they don’t live as long as us. I have a 13 yr old Goldie called Ruby and I know her time will come sooner rather than later. Just know he was so blessed to have you as his mum and you were also blessed to have him as your baby boy always. Remember the happy memories and the great times you had. Sending furbaby hugs from Ruby & Bear my two Goldie’s🐾💔
My heart, like everyone else’s, breaks for you Nagi. My mum always told us that when our pets died, it meant that a child had recently gone to heaven, and to help them adjust, God says they can pick any pet they want. And so someone picked your Dozer. He is getting all the love and neck scratches he can handle. He will be running and swimming and eating well. And he will be waiting for you to join him one day. I hope that gives you some comfort at this sad time. How blessed you were to experience that kind of relationship. I hope the days ahead bring wonderful memories flooding back. My prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear Nagi. RIP Dozer xxx
All he ever knew was your love! Sending you all the hugs xxx
I am so sorry for the loss of your gorgeous Dozer 💙
Sending big hugs and lots of love xx
I cry with you
So sorry to hear. Thinking of you and sending lots of love and hugs. 🤗🤗🙏🏻🙏🏻😢😢
Dearest Dozer,
Your adventures and happy smiles have bought so much joy to so many. Thank you for sharing so many special memories with us.
I’m sure your journey through the doorway was a peaceful one, surrounded by love 🌈 and there were more loved ones waiting for you on the other side 💗
Your Mumma is heartbroken right now, but she’ll be okay. There’s so, so many people sending loving thoughts to her.
Little by little, the joy of all those happy memories will start to heal her pain and her heart will start to mend.
And we know, you’ll never be far away, watching over her and whatever she’s making in the kitchen ☺️
Love you Dozer, sleep well 🌸
Take care of yourself Nagi xx
Oh Nagi, thank you for sharing Dozer with all of us. His spirit leapt from our screens! X
It was with such sadness writing your heartfelt ❤️🩹 words of the time you have spent with Dozer a real & true friend to the core! I cried for you & Dozer & know he is in a place where angels dwell & he will be with you forever watching over you day & night & with every new recipe created by you & your team he will be cheering you on! The pain eventually eases but the memories always remain & you will find that thoughts of him will come everyday at a moment that seems just right! He has been unconditionally loved by you Nagi & he has had an extremely loving, adventurous & fun life with you & your team – he will be missed by everyone around the globe something that very few dogs get to experience 🙏
Long live his spirit ❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
So sad to hear. Thinking of you and sending hugs. Just so hard when you lose someone who loves you so much and who you love so much. ❤️
My heart goes out to you Nagi. You gave Dozer a wonderful life, please take comfort in knowing that.
Remember the good times.
So sorry for your loss Nagi. Thinking of you at this sad time.
I just want to give you a big hug. There’s nothing else you can do when someone’s heart is broken. Dozer will always be with you, don’t doubt that for a second. 💗
Dozer will forever be in your Heart. His memory will live on.
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I’m so very sorry for your loss. I’ve long admired you and your work, and when I saw the news, it moved me deeply. As a dog owner who has also lost a beloved dog, I truly understand how profound this grief is, I even found myself in tears remembering my own loss. Dogs give us a love that is pure and unconditional, and losing them leaves an emptiness that words can’t fully express. Please know you’re not alone, and I’m holding you and Dozer in my thoughts.