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
Update: I am brokenhearted to share that he didn’t make it. See the Dozer Tribute post here.
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. ❤️
Nagi, I am thinking of you and Dozer. Big hugs your way, and lots of love.
Sending you and Dozer a warm hug!
– love a silent follower ❤️
Wishing you strength, peace, and comfort, and know that Dozer feels nothing but love surrounding him.
Anyone who follows you can see how deeply loved he is and how much joy, comfort, and companionship he’s brought into your life and into the lives of so many of us who feel like we know him too.
sending love and hugs to you! Thank you for all you do.
Hi Nagi Dozer is your boy ,he will be in your heart forever.😇
Thank you for sharing Dozer with us, he has brought much joy and fun. Love and prayers for both of you.
My heart to you and your family in these hard times. Thank you for sharing your life with Dozer with us all. He has brought joy to so many ❤️.
Dozer has lived the Life of Dozer, thanks to you, Nagi. I hope that his eventual exit will be as elegant as his entire existence has been. He is truly a Golden Boy. He will be greatly missed by all his fans … but not yet. He is still making memories. When he no longer makes memories, our memories of him will keep him always with those of us who love him as much as he loves you and Life.
Hugs
My own golden boy is close by as I type this – feeling so sad for you and your beautiful Dozer. Go gently in these precious days together x
You and Dozer have given me such joy over the years. I send my sincere love to you Nagi and Dozer.
I’m so very sorry. I lost my beautiful Maltese boy at 16 just a few weeks ago. My heart is still breaking every day. What a beautiful life he’s had with you Nagi, He will always be with you. Enjoy these precious moments. 🙏❤️😔
My heart breaks for you Nagi at this sad time. Sadly the greater the love you both have shared, the greater the pain you feel as it comes to an end. Dozer has been so lucky to have such a wonderful life with you.
Enjoy your last precious days with your beautiful boy. The love of a Golden is a love forever, even when they are no longer in your presence. As a golden mum myself, I have enjoyed the stories, photos and the wonderful joy Dozer has given so many. Xx
5 beautiful souls long termers but eventually had to leave, its the lessons they teach you when they are here by yr side that really counts & as hard as it was I kept saying I want to help and learn from a anthr beautiful soul so I kept bringing one home and now in my 70’s I will keep bringing one home that needs me to continue thier journey thru life, Dozer willmeet up with all that have gone b4 in the big back yard or kitchen* in the sky knowing he was very much yr child of love
I’m soo sorry and heartbroken for you as I know what loss feels like and as a professional chef I’ve followed your website for years now cooked almost all of your recipes at home outside the work kitchen, Dozer has always been there in your kitchen and in mine and the both of you have added so much happiness to my life.
All my love to you both, Nagi. I hope that the next few days go gently for you.
Nagi, I am sending much love to you and Dozer. I truly have no words. Sending much love,and peace to you both.
Dear Nagi and Darling Dozer
I have tears for you and feel yoir sadness. Losing a loved andcyreasured pet is heartbreaking. Thinking of you
Sending love and hugs. 💗💗💗
Am shedding tears too Nagi… so beautiful that you are prioritising time with Dozer right now… sending my love