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
I am so sorry for the loss of your gorgeous Dozer 💙
Sending big hugs and lots of love xx
I cry with you
I’m so sad and so sorry for your lost. To be very honest I have trauma about dogs and severe allergy. But seeing your pictures with him, I felt the comfort, he was such a sweet and lovely dog. Nagi, I knew how you feel right now, how hard to adjust without him, your constant companion, how hard that even he’s gone, you will still he’s presence at every corner of your house. Pls be safe always. God bless.
I’m so very sorry for your loss Nagi. Dozer was such a big part of your life and he’ll live in your heart forever. xx
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
Dear Nagi such a terrible sad loss for you, my heart aches for you. I too have lost my best friend after 16 years together and that was the worst day of my life. They are a member of your family, you can tell them anything and they listen and don’t tell anyone and they are always there for you. I lost my beloved Skippy 7 years ago and I was finally ready to accept another dog 4 years ago. I won’t say it will get easier with time but the pain in your heart does lesson. I planted a rose tree called “Best Friend” and each time roses bloom it puts a smile on my face and I think happy memories of my Skippy.
So sorry to hear of Dozer passing away, dogs are our best friends. He had a wonderful life with you.
Oh Nagi, thank you for sharing Dozer with all of us. His spirit leapt from our screens! X
Beautiful, my eyes full of water.
Thinking of you so much at this time.
Love
Odin (the Labrador) & his Mum
xxoo
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 ❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
Nagi,
So sorry for your loss of Doza😭; the life of Dozer section made me laugh so many times,he was such a great dog🐶! I’m sure he’s thinking on his Mum up in food filled doggie heaven 🍔🥘🍕😇🪽
Best wishes to you Nagi, Dozer was a great love and friend to you.
We will miss his posts, Thank you for those
So Sad.
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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. ❤️
You gave Dozer a fabulous life, Nagi, he couldn’t possibly have been loved more. Hugs and heartfelt condolences 😭🫂💔
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.
Dear Nagi. Although we have never met through your website I have come to know you, your team, the homeless guy and the beautiful mischievous Dozer.
I do know how you feel as I have been in that same situation.
The love and sadness is overwhelming.
Keep looking at those wonderful photos you have and have Dozer moments to remember him.
❤️