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
Dear Nagi My heartfelt sympathy on the loss of Dozer….it’s very sad losing the love of your life.
He will be dearly missed but never forgotten. 😪💕
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I am so, so saddened. My heart aches horribly as I feel that Dozer was a part of me, too. I know your devastating pain right now as I have experienced it myself over and over. It will never go away, but we really wouldn’t want it to. However, it will soften and will be redirected within you. You will always be Dozer’s mom and he knew what love for him really felt like. I am sending big hugs to you and I hope you feel my arms around you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nagi, I’m very sorry for you loss. Thank you so much for sharing your journey, your many joys and now sorrow. The amazing Dozer will live 0n our hearts, too. What an extraordinary best friend to you! ❤️
An elegant relationship so elegantly phrased.
I’m very sorry for your loss Nagi, I do love Dozer too and I feel same loss thank you for sharing with us, Dozer may now not on pain anymore, goodbye, big hugs for Nagi .
So sorry for your loss. They always leave us too soon, at no matter what age, and it is always heartbreaking. He was so lucky to have had such a lovely long life with you and remains in all our hearts. All best wishes.
Nagi
I’m so sorry to hear your beloved Dozer has passed. I know the pain is unbearable. The price we pay for loving our furbabies.
” to love and lose is better than to never have loved atall”
Those days after the loss are endless, filled with pain, sadness, and endless tears. I know that pain, having lost 2 beloved pets. My 1st after an amazing fulfilled 18.5 years, and my 2nd , 3 years ago , after 16.75 years of joy. The pain of both losses still lives with me. However, following advice from our amazing Vet, we now have our adorable Mal-Shi, Lexi. She fill the house with joy and fun, and helps to ease the pain of missing our 2 precious furbabies.
In time, and it takes time, you will come to terms with your loss, and you will smile again. Until that time comes take care of yourself, keep busy, but take time to grieve.
“Dogs leave pawprints on our hearts”
Anne & Lexi
Nagi! I am so sorry to hear about Dozer. Dogs are irreplaceable but I know he had the greatest life eating your scraps and all the joyful memories you share. Wishing you and the family all the best x
Dear Nagi, I’m so very, very sorry for your big loss. Please be kind to yourself.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I know that the loss of a pet is equal to the lossed of a human loved one.
You’ve lost your partner, it’s hard to comprehend. It’s hard break now but over time it will get easier. Our 4 legged companions will never out live us, that’s the burdon you sign up for and in return they love you to bits. Take care of yourself and cherish the memories
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your strength during this period of transition.
My heart breaks for you. You and Dozer spread love all over the world and because of that, everyone felt like they knew and loved you and Dozer. I firmly believe every living creature has a soul and because of that, he will be waiting for you in heaven. You will see him again.
I’m so, so sorry and my heart hurts for you right now. Thank you for sharing all the stories and pictures of Dozer over the years. You gave him a wonderful life! Big Hugs from Canada. <3
Sending love I’m one of the many who are crying with you . I’ve followed you & your beautiful Dozer . The lovely memories you made together. May he rest in peace as he watches over you as he passes over rainbow bridge 💔
Sending love I’m one of the many who are crying with you . I’ve followed you & your beautiful Dozer . The lovely memories you made together. May he rest in peace as he watches over you as he passes over rainbow bridge 💔
The Rainbow Bridge has another soul. Take care Dozer. Take care Nagi…..tears help….
I am so sorry about dozer. He was adorable and you never let him down with all your heart
😢 So sorry about Dozer. So hard to lose family. Our animals are our family and stay in our hearts and memories. Always remember the fun and silly times you had together. 💕 He has crossed over the rainbow bridge.