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
Great love = great grief.
Bless you Nagi for the joy you have shared so generously over the years. My heart aches for you but one day you will find peace.
Dozer will never be far from you as you will always carry him in your heart.
RIP beautiful boy.
I’m not sobbing at all – what a beautiful tribute.
Sending you much love Nagi and RTM family
Oh Nagi, what a beautiful letter, it made me cry. Dozer will aleays be with you❤️
It’s heartbreaking knowing how much you’re hurting right now Nagi. I hope all the beautiful memories of the time you spent with Dozer will help heal your heart ❤️
Thinking of you x
Our thoughts are with you ❤️.
It truly is a pain like no other. I am so sorry for your loss 💔
Heartache for you Nagi, Dozer was your best mate and you were his.
No love like it ❤️
So, so sorry for your loss Nagi, crying as I’m reading this, brings back so many memories of my own.
He’ll be waiting for you at the rainbow bridge, tail wagging
RIP Dozer
Nagi – you do not walk alone on this journey of heartbreak. Dozer will live forever in your heart and in the hearts of all your followers. Till you meet again on the Rainbow Bridge.
Our heart goes out to you with all love. Dozer was a daily joy and inspired us to have our own great big golden baby. He has broken fingers, hearts, treasured possessions, but at 2 years old is a glue in our family – keeping us entertained and doing things together. Everyone needs a Bailey/ Dozer dog cuddle and we are sending one to you in memory of Dozer.
Your wonderful recipes have also been life changing in many ways – my 13 year old son cooks daily and wants to be a chef.
Keep being you – Dozer will always be there.
When we lost another pet after 16 years, my daughter painted a tiny pic of him in a locket. It is a beautiful way to carry memories
Dozer will always be around you and forever in your heart.
So sorry to hear about your precious dozer ❤️
I’m so so sorry Nagi. 💔
You have Dozers paw prints on your heart,your wonderful memories of the big goofball are yours forever.🥰😍😘
So sorry for your heartbreaking loss, Nagi.
May Dozer’s dear soul rest in peace and may you find comfort in time in all your beautiful memories.
Nagi – deepest condolences to you. Time will heal how you are feeling but please remember the happy times that Dozer brought you. He would want that ❤️ you’re lucky to have had the special bond with your best friend – some people never get that. Love to you xo
Sending love & light. 💖✨🐾
No words for such a loss, our fur babies fill our worlds x
Oh Nagi, my heart is breaking for you right now. Thank you for sharing your beautiful, lovable Dozer with us.