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
Thank you Nagi for sharing the life of Dozer with us, he has given us all so much joy. I have tears and will hug my pup a little tighter tonight as I feel your pain. Please allow yourself time and grace as you grieve, I am so sorry for your loss. RIP Dozer, you were a very, very good boy.
I’m so sorry to hear of Dozer’s passing. He loved you as much as you loved him. Peace an d love to you.💔
Dear Nagi,
I’m sending you lots of hugs for your loss of Dozer. Just know he has gone over the rainbow and is looking after you. XXX
When words will just never do, I sit crying reading you beautiful words to your beloved sweet boy and feel your pain and heartbreak. Thinking of you and sending much love ❤️ 🩵
Rest In Peace Beautiful Dozer.xxx
Thank you Nagi, and thank you dear Dozer for reminding us all what matters the most in this world – to love, and be loved. I truly believe that this beautiful soul will always be with you, Nagi. Your constant companion on earth and now, your guardian in the sky.
Sending hugs 🥺💗🐶
So sorry for your loss Nagi. Dozer was special so special that will see him every day when I get out my recipetin eats book to pick something for dinner. Know there will always be a smile on my face when I see him. RIP Dozer
He had the best life with you. Stay strong xx
So sorry for your loss, big hug!
Sending lots of love ❤️
Our deepest sympathies to you and all your friends and family who loved Dozer .
You were the best Mum . May the memories warm you .
Lee and Lindsay
Dozer will live forever in your heart. He’ll always be with you.
I am so sorry. It just isn’t right. They should be with us much longer than they are. My “kids” are in heaven waiting for me. I look forward to meeting with them at the rainbow bridge. My heart is with you both. Prayers.🙏🏼
So sorry for your loss, beautiful memories that you can treasure for ever
My heart and my thoughts are with you and beautiful Dozer. What a heavy loss. Thank you for sharing him with us all. ♥️♥️
Nagi, Dozer did more for us than you could know. Heartbroken 💔
I share your grief, and know what its like to lose your best mate, Nagi. Unconditional love from our doggies is so special, and the emptiness when they leave is heart wrenching. Thank you for sharing Dozer with us, your partnership has been a beautiful thing. Tears for you both.
If you hadn’t of loved him as you did you would never know the passion,joy,affection that having such an important one in our lives can bring. May your tears & heartbreak bring laughter & fond memories in due course.
God bless Dozer – rest in peace dear sweet boy 🥰
RIP Dozer boy