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. ❤️
What a sweet love story you have so generously shared with us. You & Dozer have brought your readers a lot of joy! Thank you. And all the best to both of you at this difficult time.
Dozer looks like a typical, amazing companion being a Retriever. I also have a goldie who is 13 and it will be a huge heart ache one day. All the best
I am so sorry to hear this. It makes me so sad. I had to put my dog Louie to sleep on January 20th. Louie was a chocolate Chihuahua and was 18 1)2 years old. He was blind and mostly deaf at the end but fought so hard to live. I lost my best friend that day. Hugs for you Nagi.
My cavoodle Bijou has been my companion for 13.4years & is going deaf & I suspect a bit of dementia, I’m already grieving because I can see it’s downhill from now on, so, I know what you’re going through & I had a little cry on reading about Dozer. No one loves you the way your dog loves you!
Dozer we love you
Hi Nagi am so sorry dozed is so poorly I’ve added him to my prayer list. He has given everyone so much pleasure.
So sorry to hear about Dozer. Enjoy your special time with him. ♥️♥️♥️
Go well in heaven Dozer 🌈♥️🐾
We all have loved Dozer since following you- and we know the inevitable has arrived. We hold you in our loving thoughts as you live him through this time.
Love you Dozer! You bring so much joy to us all. Thinking of you Nagi at such a difficult time ❤️
No one could have given him a better life.😍😍
Your recipes look scrumptious.
My condolences on Dozer.
Oh Nagi, my heart is breaking for you and my eyes are crying 😭
All my love and prayers are for you and Dozer 💖🙏
Your recipes look scrumptious.
Thanks Nagi, for sharing Dozer with us throughout the years. He’s had a beautiful life with you by his side. Thinking of you both ❤️ 🫂. We’ll miss you our fluffy friend x
Staying positive and sending love to you and Dozer. Keep up the good fight Dozer xoxo
My heart breaks for you. I know how much you love Dozer. Enjoy every extra day you have with him. My fur baby passed away about 18 months ago. She was a 17 year old cavoodle. I still say good night to her. She’s in an urn in our bedroom.
Sending love ❤️
love him as long as you can. Thinking of you
Sending hugs ❤️
Praying for all of you in this most heartbreaking time. Dozer had the best life possible. Carol
Bless dear Dozer. Our fur babies are forever in our hearts. 🤍