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
a beautiful tribute to a per life well lived. Rest and play in paradise across the Rainbow Bridge with all of our fur babies there until Mom gets there Dozer🐾
Rest in peace, beautiful Dozer♥️
We feel your pain.
After we lost my beautiful golden retriever Jenny I didn’t want another as I didn’t feel I could go through the pain. However we did get another Dog and I then realised your doggies just move across and make way in your heart for the next one.
It does take a little while but it’s worth it. After 45 years of doggies we have none and it’s awful ………
Dozer would want you to get a brother or a sister for him.
Sending you all the comforting vibes possible to help heal your sore heart Nagi. Rest in peace beautiful Dozer.💜
So sorry for your loss 😮💨
Nagi, sorry for your loss.
Nagi, I’m just so sorry to hear about Dozer. For years my kids and I have followed your recipes and adventures with Dozer, and I’m so sad for you. His loss is huge.
All the hugs
Dear Nagi, I’m so sorry for the loss of Dozer and the unbearable sadness you are feeling. I hope it won’t be too long before you can think of him again without such pain. Wishing you so much strength and sending love and hugs, Tracey 🫂xxx
You wrote that thank you to Dozer beautifully, Nagi. Having lost pets, I know the pain. Take care of that broken heart. Sending hugs and love.
Oh Nagi I am so very sad for you at the loss of Dozer.
I too just lost my beautiful dog.
We all could see how much you loved him and all you did to give him the best life possible and he had the most amazing life
I loved reading the life of dozer and seeing the beautiful pictures of him they made me smile so much
Thank you for sharing him with us.
Big hugs to you
Kylie
Dear Dozer we all loved you so much. So sad for you Nagi xx 😭😭😭
He was such a pure spirit it seems. Surely wherever he goes from here, he will be fine. Made strong by your love for him.
The love and relationship between a person and a dog is so special. We treasure every single moment and ask for more time even when we know our time together is coming to a close. We love them intensely and miss them with the same intensity. Thinking of your through tears of another Golden owner.
I’m so sorry for your loss. You were his person, and he loved every moment with you. You made his life wonderful.
Nagi, the pain will heal but you will always remember your lovely boy and the joy he gave you. Until you meet again “On the ledge” as Fairport Convention sang. XX
Oh Nagi, Dozer would just love this letter you wrote to him.
He will always be around you in spirit,in dreams,your thoughts,your ocean of tears, we never forget them,ever. It was his time to cross over to that rainbow bridge, and you gave him a great life.
A beautiful tribute to your constant companion Nagi. ❤️😘😭😭
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Pets are family! Hugs to you and yours. Dozer will live in hearts forever. Xx
I cried with, for you, for your loss. My heart felt sympayies.
Here I am in France sobbing for a dog I never met from the other side of the world. They’re our whole world and we all felt like we knew Dozer. He was an absolute superstar. All the love to you and all his family xx