I’ve cried a thousand tears and there’s a million more to come.
Almost a fortnight ago, Dozer was hospitalised at SASH with a double lung infection (pneumonia). If he was a spritely young chap, it probably wouldn’t be a big deal. But he’s 13.9 years old, with other medical conditions, and with that comes the reality that is the circle of life.
The initial prognosis was dire, and he went downhill worryingly fast. But my boy is a fighter. Against all odds, he improved, his lungs showed some healing and his vitals were strong. He worked hard on physical rehab and was even discharged on the weekend ………
…….only to be back in ICU a mere 2 hours later with complications. Discharged again….then back in ICU again 10 hours later.
We’re in the final chapter of Life of Dozer and we all know how the story will end. But before we get to the final page, it is my greatest hope that Dozer can come home in good enough condition to have some time to do the things he loves the most – spending time with his favourite people, scavenging around the table, playing with friends at the beach.
And being by my side, 24/7. All the neck rubs in the world. All the hugs, all the kisses, all the pats.
So for the next little while, I will be taking time away from work. JB and my brother Goh are taking charge of both RTE and RTM (our food bank). JB is going to start sharing new recipes and bring some much needed cheer to this website. Hopefully one a week, if he can manage it with the extra business operations responsibilities he’s taken on. He’s been dropping off recipe samples to me at ICU, which I appreciate greatly, even if eating French delicacies next to beeping machines feels slightly surreal.
I can’t promise to share Dozer updates on all his recipes – to be frank, it depends how Dozer is going – but you’ll see some interesting insights into how JB and I work together on recipes remotely. 🙂
Thank you for all the years of love you’ve shown Dozer, for sharing your own fur baby stories, and for making him feel so deeply adored far beyond our little world. I hope to be able to share some more light hearted Life of Dozer tales for the next little while.
Love – Nagi x
Life of Dozer
In honour of the joy Dozer has brought to this website over the years, I can’t finish this post without bringing some cheer to the Life of Dozer section. 🙂 Here he is eating an ice pop – literally just plain ice. It’s his absolute favourite treat these days! Funny how much the bar drops when you’re in hospital, gourmet expectations reduced to frozen tap water and he’s living his best life. ❤️
I feel so sorry and upset about Dozer! I’m obsessed with Golden Retrievers and I hope he is better soon!
Dear Nagi, the love between you and Dozer is very real and it’s hard to say goodbye. My heart goes out to you 💞 take all the time you need.
I am so sorry for your loss – Im not a frequent visitor to your website but I know how much you love Dozer. I also lost a beautiful dog, Sydney- she came from Australia- so I feel your sorrow. I Love your website and will continue to ‘drop in’ on Tin-eats. Sending you love from florida USA.
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I feel your pain totally having experienced it several times,
It’s devastating to have our loved ones sick.
I pray for Dozer and yourself. 🙏
Old man here, I’ve been following for years.
Hugs and more hugs.
Lots of love and thoughts to you and beautiful Dozer.
It has been two years since I lost my beautiful retriever, and I still walk out the back door thinking to see a Downward Dog pose from her.
What a beautiful, heartbreaking and profound post on the final chapter of your beloved Dozer. Still caught in my own grief at the sudden loss of my dear fur baby Sprout towards the end of 2023,..thank you for writing this so openly and eloquently under such duress. Sending much love and strength to you and Dozer.
I am truly saddened by this news. I pray you find comfort and I’m sure Dozer is extremely grateful for the amazing life you have given him. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Dozer and you Nagi are sunshine at supper time -thanks for the love you pour into your recipes and your Dozer.
Nagi, you are the most beautiful person and Dozer was meant to be by your side all these years and in your heart forever! Sending so much love your way from NY.
Oh, Dozer. You have brought so much joy. Nagi, sending all my love to you and Dozer. The best boy.
Poor Dozer…..it’s like saying goodbye to your best friend who has heard and seen all your struggles and triumphs. He is one lucky boy to have you and you of him. Thanks for sharing him, just a little, with us. Harley (my epileptic cat) and I have wept a few tears with you hoping to bring him home one last time. 💕🐾💕🐾
Nagi, we’re so very sorry. Dozer has had the best life and brought joy to us all. My two Boxer boys (one over 12 so we know the pain when they age) and I are thinking of you both 😔
Dear Nagi and Dozer, sending you love and strength. You’re an amazing duo and this must be so wrenching.
I am so sorry. It never gets any easier to let one of our beloved companions go; their lives are just so short. Even knowing from the day they come to us that we only have a handful of years, it’s still so much grief and pain when their time is over. May his passing be painless and surrounded by love.
I’m crying. May we all have this kind of love in our lives.
Dear, lovely Nagi,
Just a quick note to send heartfelt thanks to the inimitable Dozer for the wonderful joy he has brought to so many of us. My thoughts and love are with you both.
Nagi, I’m so sorry for what you are going through. I shed many tears for Dozer, he reminds me of boy Zac who I still shed a tear for and it has been 10 years..
All my love
I’m so very sorry. Such a hard time. Made me cry and think of the recent loss of my big boy Chompie. I’m sure they would have been best mates if they had the chance to romp on the beach together. I hope it gives you some small comfort to know that so many of us are thinking of you x
I feel very sad for you having gone through the pain of losing my precious fur babies over the years. They bring us the best joy ever and my heart goes out to you and Dozer.
Love and hugs from Heather