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. ❤️
I’m so sorry Nagi, take all the time you need. Just know Dozer will always be around you and he knows how much you love him. He will be missed dearly by all.
So sorry, Nagi, to hear of Dozer’s decline. My heart breaks for you, knowing how much a part of your life and family he is. Having lost 3 family members (canine and feline) in a year, I know it is never easy, they are so much a part of our lives. Hope you can have some quality time together. Love to you both.
So sad about it but it is what life is, letting go and not crying that they’re going but smiling that they have been. I wish you the very best, it reminds me how I had to let go of my Labrador and not see him suffer- at least we have the choice to make it easy on them. 😔
My heart breaks for you
I’m so happy that you had so much time with your beloved Dozer, and that you shared the love with your readers.
Our pets are a reflection of our our of life, and generous desire to share it. I’m a rescue cat volunteer and have housed many scared, lonely, abused, lost, alone, cats of all ages in my home. Each one of them has taught me something about myself and about the world around me.
Your Dozer will be the same — always with you, always by your side. And now, by our side too.
Rest in peace, Dozer. You are loved by many.
My Heart genuinely hurts over this. Im so sorry Nagi.
Watching you and Dozer has blessed my 82 year old self so much. so sorry for what you both are suffering. i lost my Baby Bear (shepherd companion) to cancer 6/29/20. i am crying again now for Dozer. i am praying for him and you. please know you both are so loved. don’t worry about the recipes, take the time you need and please keep in touch when you can. love and kisses to Dozer.
Oh my heart 💔 love your recipes but even more your love of family and Dozer😥🐾♥️
Nagi and Dozer, it’s too sad, there are no words. .. my heart is breaking for you both, loving cuddles Dozer and comforting hugs to Nagi, Trish 😥
Dozer is so adorable.. 🙏 that he cones through this with flying colours because he’s just such a sweetheart. Know that we’re all 🙏🙏/rooting for him ❤️
Sad to read about Dozer I have been enjoying your book and looking at the lovely photos of Dozer what a bond we have with out pets .
So sad for you. I empathize with the cascade of emotions and feelings that the impending loss of Dozer must evoke in you as I had a beautiful golden retriever – Rusty for close to 16 years. He was loving, intuitive, fun loving, mischievous and loved by everyone. He was a real presence in our home. I cried buckets of tears when he died and miss him still after many years. Be well and look after yourself
We love Dozer!! Forever!!
Dear Nagi,
Having gone through this with my beloved Bella, I understand how you feel. Just remember that Dozer will always be with you. Sending lots of hugs and love to you and Dozer.
Nagi, So very sorry to hear that Dozer is not well. Sending good wishes that he does get to go home soon and spend more time being loved by you!
I like many of your adoring followers find myself in tears.
Being a dog lover and having been through such a situation I understand your pain.Wishing you and dozer some peace and time together.
Thinking of you❤️
I am sorry for what you are going through.
So sorry to hear about Dozer, here I am a 67 yr old ex serviceman sitting here sniveling. I know you wouldn’t let him suffer, my love to you both.
Sending lots of love to you Nagi and Dozer 💜
Love you Nagi and the love of your life Dozer