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 to hear of the passing of Dozer. He had a beautiful life with you Nagi and he was one lucky dog.
It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. My thoughts are with you xx
I’m so sorry. There is no love like that of our beautiful furbabies and it’s incredible how hard they try to stay here for us. You and Dozer were so blessed to have found each other and I believe that you will be together again someday.
That is the most beautiful tribute. I think you both scored wonderfully from your years together. A perfect match. So sad for you Nagi
All my love and good vibes to you. Losing a furry friend is like losing a part of you. It’s never easy but I hope that, in time, the memories will give you more tears of joy than sadness. Dozer will remain in all of our hearts. Thank you for sharing his life with all of us, too. Take it easy. One moment at a time. 🩷
I am so sorry. Thank you for sharing your heartbreak, hopefully we are able to lighten it a bit for you. What an amazing and wonderful partner he was. May his puppy soul rest in peace.
My condolences.
Run free Dozer.
I know how you feel. I lost my beautiful Golden Retriever a few years ago. (same colour as yours, called Copper)
he was my best friend.(13 years old) Half my heart is missing. But u can move on and get another beautiful Retriever when you are ready.
xxxx
RIP Dozer xx
I am extremely sorry for your loss, Nagi!
I am sending all my love and a big hug!
Dozer was loved abd will always be! He will stay with you forever!
So sorry for your loss. Always sad to lose a pet who is part of your family.
A beautiful dog Dozer….RIP
Hugs to you Nagi xxx
Bless you both at this incredibly difficult time.
Much love.X
For you and Dozer –
https://youtu.be/Z26BvHOD_sg?si=dp_zbY_lhmWUyf0a
So sorry for your loss.
The loss of your best friend is heat breaking. Dozer will always be with you.
Today is the anniversary of my beautiful dog Honey leaving us, it was also her 14th birthday on the day that she did. Even the vet cried, and I can still cry at the drop of a hat just thinking about her!
So heartbroken for you Nagi, so very sorry xx
I’m soooo sorry about Dozer. You were a beautiful doggy mom. 🙁
I am sobbing here with you dearest Nagi. Sending you lots of love and strength to overcome this terrible grief!
Oh, dear Nagi, I am in a puddle of tears reading about the passing of sweet Dozer. Such a sweet boy he was and I know all of your readers loved reading about him. As a dog Mom, and having had to say good bye more than once to a beloved fur baby, I feel your pain and your loss. It’s a cliche to say time will help you heal, but it does. It may take a very long time, but hopefully you will one day welcome another fur baby into your heart and your home. So very sorry and sending you big hugs and prayers from California.
Dear Nagi, so sorry for your huge loss of Dozer. May Dozer being running free through God’s Garden in no more pain, while he waits to meet with you again. RIP dear Dozer!
One life is all we get – if you give your love and kindness to someone else, you will fill theirs. You made Dozer’s life full, as he has made yours!