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. ❤️
Sending our love and our prayers all the way from San Diego, Ca
God bless
Kel & Joe
Sending thoughts and prayers your way – you both are an inspiration ✨️ 🙏 ❤️
I’ve just had to say goodbye to my Ocicat, Smartie who had given me nearly 18 years of love. She tried her hardest but in the end her suffering was more important than my sorrow and we called the vet to put her to sleep. I miss her every day. But she’s at rest now ..,in the garden with daffodils, snowdrops and tulips planted round her grave. I’ll never forget her but every year at this time there will be a floral memorial to my sweet little spotted cat.😢
My husband, John, shares an urn with Pooh, the love of both our lives; Pooh died in January 2002, and John died three months later; they share an urn. Maggie died in 2010 and her ashes are in a lovely wooden box. My mom and dad each have their own urn. I used to display all my dead loved ones in a piece of Colonial furniture known as a Dry Sink, but I renamed it “The Dry Sink of Death.” Smartie, OTOH, is surrounded by Earth’s jewels; may her memory be a blessing 🌼💐🌷
I hope you get to spend some more precious time with Dozer.
Nagi, our thoughts are with you and Dozer at this time. We are sure your remaining time together will be most rewarding.
Love, Mike and Barb (formerly parents of Rufus “Longfellow” the Doxie)
Sending a huge hug to Dozer and to you Nagi. It has been such a pleasure sharing in the antics of Dozer. He is an absolute star.
Xx
So sorry about dozer Bless you both
My heart is breaking thousands of miles away, and my emotions, and age, just can’t handle another loss in my own house, Wishing a little more time for you and Dozier…steve
I’m so sorry to hear that Dozer’s ongoing medical problems. You have given him a great life and I know he has brought so much joy to you. I hope he is able to come home, at least for awhile, and enjoy the things you love to do together. Thinking of you and prayers!
Prayers for Dozer, we lost 1 of our beautiful Danes Sadie 9 months ago spent 10 days at vets we were lucky enough to be there when she passed we all were broken hearted our Dane Belle also grieved for her sister.
Thinking of you and Dozer ❤️
Dozer has and is having a great life with you! No one could ever replace you and your love for him! I just love ever word you have shared with your dear followers! My heart goes out to you with deep love for you and Dozer.
Holding you both in my thoughts. Our fur babies hold a piece of our hearts, and take it with them. Sending hugs 🫂 ❤️
Belly rubs for Dozer, such a brave boy 🥹 Thinking of you, sending loads of love xx
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Dearest Nagi, You are soley the reason why Dozer is fighting on with you here today. Your infectious laughter and all the love you offer dear Dozer has been the greatest medicine of all time.
Prayers and hugs to you and Dozer.
You and Dozer are in my heart.
Nagi, I’m holding both of you in my heart as I sit bawling on the sofa. Stormy is running around in the backyard or she would be licking away my tears. Their lives are too, too short. Peace. 💔
Our fur babies fill a large place in our hearts. Thinking of you & Dozer and hoping your wish to have him home comes true. 🩵