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
So very sorry for your loss Nagi.
Many nights as I cook I have my dogs on the floor watching me and Dozer staring at me from your website or book. His memory will live on with every recipe.
RIP Dozer.
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Wish I could give you big hugs Nagi because words just aren’t enough (I’m sure there are a lot of others worldwide that want to do the same). Bucket loads of love.
Although everyone is feeling your pain now, NO one knows what U r and have been through, grieving will go on for so long, U will C him, hear his walk and do double takes. Nagi it’s so hard, but know that last look into his eyes and that last breath he breathed on your face will forever be with you. Knowing U were there was a comfort to him, that was hard on U, but leaving U was hard on him. I send all my love and support to U at the MOST difficult time.
Loosing your best boy is harder than anything else in the world. Xxx
Oh, Nagi my heart breaks for you, sending all the love and healing from the UK.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Dozer
So sorry 😞you showed your ❤️ for Dozer
My heart absolutely breaks for you, Nagi💔
Thank you so much for sharing Dozer with us; he filled us with so much joy and I will sincerely miss him myself.
Much love to you and the spirit of Dozer xox
Nagi sending you loving hugs and thoughts on the loss of Dozer. Our pets leave indelible prints on our hearts forever and love us unconditionally. I still miss my girl who was 17 and passed away in January 2025. The pain eases but the ache of loss is always a reminder of their departure from our lives. Take care of yourself and cry as many tears as you want. He was a beautiful companion in your life for a very long time. ♥️
Dear Nagi, so sorry to hear about Dozer, he was a very special companion. Having lost several dogs I feel your pain, tears come so easily when thinking about them 😭
I am forever grateful to my girlfriend for introducing me to you through your first Cook book. I only used to cook because I had to, now I love trying your recipes, and they are so well received. RIP Dozer ♥️♥️
May his memory be a blessing. Thank you for sharing Dozer and your beautiful words to him. Take care of yourself and hold his memories deep in your heart. 🐶❤️
I am so very sorry for your loss and your heartache Nagi.
Crying with you. Dear Dozer will be missed forever. ✨️
Thinking of you at this very sad time!! 😔 and sending you lots of love ❤️ I feel your pain xx Dozer was very special and will always be with you ❤️ take care dear Nagi 😘
My heart breaks for you both. Such as sweet, loving dog, sending you hugs and support from afar. xxx
Dear Nagi, the tears are running down my cheeks as I write. I have been there, with both my dogs and my cats at 88. You get used to it, but the loss never goes away.
As the Queen said after 9/11, grief is the price of love.
My heartfelt condolences to you, Nagi. Dozer touched hearts all over the world and left pawprints on so many of them; he will be deeply missed. I’m certain he cherished every moment with you just as much as you cherished him. Sending you love, light, and the biggest bear hug as you navigate this loss. — Tara ❤️🐻 Ontario, Canada
Dear Nagi,
Dozer will always and forever be a part of you, and because of you a part of us. Thank you for sharing your love for him so often and so completely.
My heart breaks for you both. Such as sweet, loving dog, sending you hugs and support from afar. xxx
RIP Dozer. Nagi things will get better but you will never forget. Prayers.
Much love to you Nagi. Our doggos mean such a lot. Even as we know they must leave one day it’s very hard to say goodbye. Dozer is at rest. 🐾 🐾