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. ❤️
Hi Nagi, Dozer is with the Angels 👼🕊🕊🐕👼 now, out of pain and discomfort, I am truly so sorry for your loss, I’ve been looking at your Website for many years, watching him grow into a beautiful, magical boy, my heart goes out to you and your team, all those beautiful moments ❤️ that you will treasure in your heart will never be forgotten, I’m sending you love and hugs from Great Britain 🇬🇧, will be thinking of you at this very sad time 😥🥹😔 xxxx
We had to put our dog down on the same day. 13 year old Portuguese water dog. I know what you are going through. 🙁
Tom
Hi Nagi, It is such a pain to see the ball of joy pass on.😭
He will be in our hearts forever.
I’m so heartbroken 💔 he’s been a joy to watch growing up and all the Shenanigans he’d get into. He was well loved by so many. Wish we had him for a longer time. It seems just like yesterday when you brought him into your home and my life 😢
I’m so heartbroken 💔 he’s been a joy to watch growing up and all the Shenanigans he’d get into. He was well loved by so many. Wish we had him for a longer time. It seems just like yesterday when you brought him into your home and my life 😢
I noticed i didn’t have your emails for a while and came across your post about Dozer. Im so sorry you have to go thru this. Only people who have pets know the true feeling of emptiness they leave behind. I hug you from the distance and all I can tell you is that he’s playing in dog heaven with my Chiwee, my Dudo, my Malu, my Bone, my Azor, I could go on. What can I say, I cannot look into their eyes and leave them there, they have to come home with me. The happiest memories involve them one way or another. He lives in your heart forever. Xx
Dear Nagi, We will all miss our food tester Dozer, He sure was a really good food tester. Really sad to hear the sad news. Wish for you the best
Dear Nagi, such sad news… my heart feels heavy. So I can’t imagine how it must feel for you. Big hugs from the Netherlands. Hang inthere.
Thank you so much for keeping us up to date with Dozer. A sad end.
He will be up with the angels keeping an eye on you and forever in your life.
Love your recipes
Nagi, this made me cry! Dozer was such a joy to watch since he was a pup. I remember the story you told about finding Dozer in a window.
Your heart must be aching right now. But one day your heart will open up for another Dozer. Who knows? Dozer may send you another little four-legged friend. It does happen, I know it does. It has happened to me several times.
Take care
So sorry for your loss, our pets are like 200% family. Our oldest cat is over 18 now and each extra day is both a blessing and a dread. We have to accept, when we welcome them, that in the normal course of life they’ll most probably leave before us, but it never lessens the pain, unfortunately. My tears and thoughts to you.
I am grieving with you Nagi. My deepest sympathies for your loss of your beautiful Dozer. Sending lots of ❤️ & hugs from myself & my family.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. I know there will be so many people who feel his absence deeply. Sending you my thoughts and prayers.
So very sorry to hear of Dozer’s passing Nagi. Just so hard to let them go! We’re thinking of you! Much love, Anne & Pete💔
Rest in peace Dozer – what a legend and a beautiful soul.
Dozer had a wonderful life. It’s heartbreaking when they leave us. I’m very sad for your loss, as I know how hard this is for you.
I’m so sorry to hear about Dozer. For anyone who’s lost a fur baby, we all know how devastating this is. Your tribute to him was perfect. And you being there at his end was all he needed.
I’m so sorry for your loss Nagi! Dozer will be missed! Thank you for sharing his life with us!
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EVERLASTING, wonderful memories to remember day and night.
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Dear Nagi, I know how devastated you must feel. It shatters you and shakes you to the core. I lost my three cats – who were 18, 19 and 18 years old, when I was undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. The one thing that kept be going is the belief that they are my soulmates and they will be reborn as my fur babies again in this life. And they were. Dozer was a beautiful sentient soul, and he was your soulmate and through many lives he may have been your human child or brother. He may come back to be with you again. Mine did, and I tell them that every morning is a good one, because they are in it. I wish you healing and love.
Really sorry for your loss, I follow you all the time, my dog Aki passed away, it’s never the same after