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. ❤️
My thoughts are with you both, it is so so hard losing your ” best friend”. Unconditional love always. He has been so lucky in having you with him in his life. Bless you both xx
What a journey Dozer has had, bringing light to many people’s lives, at the centre of his light is you. We are crying those tears alongside you Nagi, thinking of you while you are beside him for your final moments together may there be tears of joy inside this final chapter. The Dozer legacy is real he will live on here in RTE ❤️
You and Dozer have enjoyed the life you both deserve. I hope all the love you feel from all the people who know you and just know you on Facebook gives you some comfort and helps you through this transition. Everyone out here loves you.
Nagi I have loved watching you and Dozer having fun for many years and know how hard it is to see your fur baby coming to the end of the road of life. I hope your time with him now at the end of the road is special with lots of hugs and kisses and of course treats. Please give Dozer a hug and kisses from me.
Hello Nagi,
Sending love to you and Dozer as he reaches the last days shared with you. You know he will.always be with you in spirit.
Its so hard to day goodbye after a lifetime. Im glad that you have so many experiences and doggy kisses to remember Dozer by when he leaves. Leave softly and in God’s hands Dozer. Thank you for sharing yourself with all of us. xxx
Aawww, I’m so sorry Dozer is sick. I will pray for his healing and recovery and that he will be able to go home. Sending big hugs to you and Dozer!
Having recently lost our golden oldie Labby, the hurt was still too raw to read this newsletter at first. From one furball lover to another: “no heaven will ever heaven be, unless my animals are there to greet me”. Holding you in our thoughts, Nagi xx
Thinking of you and your sweet Dozer!
You’ve created many memories that will forever be cherished ….
Nagi, I am so sorry, Dozer has been part of my life too. My daughter and I talk about him all the time. He was very special. Stay strong.
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Thank you for sharing your precious boy with us. Without a doubt he knows how much he’s loved. As are you, Nagi.
Our love to you and Dozer thru this most difficult time. In Sept we said goodbye to our bestest love Bluetick Coonhound, Elvis at about the same age as Dozer. The heartache is real. Take care of yourself thru this! ❣️
So sorry to see Dozer going down so fast. It is never easy to watch a loving fur baby become so sick. All the love they give us! Sending huge HUGS to both of you.
My love to Nagi and Dozer. I’m so glad for him that you are attending him while he makes his transition. I wish him well in Dog Heaven. I hope he gets to meet Harper and Cassie.
So very sorry to hear about Dozer as he is a good boy who has been dearly loved by you and he in return has selflessly loved you dearly. I do hope in time your sadness will be replaced with only happy memories of sweet Dozer. Find comfort in the years spent together bringing utter joy to each other for no other reason than simply love.
When all our furry ones eventually walk over rainbow bridge, someone is there to greet them and give them their wings.. because we all know dogs are just angels in disguise. Love n hugs for Dozer from a border collie in Edinburgh. ❤️
RIP sweetheart…until you meet again on the rainbow bridge…
Bye Dozer and thank you so much sharing all the fun you have, sending hugs. Hello Nagi, I wonder how many photos you have on your phone, tablet, camera? Your team/family will do you proud, they’ve got this. Sending healing angels for your heart, xx
Ive been following you silently for at least 10 years. Dozer is precious to me and I know he is to all of us. I hope you can give him peace and I also hope he can go home with you to enjoy his golden hours
In every recipe you publish, I scroll to the end to see what Dozer was upto –
Circle of life, it is. Nevertheless, very painful. Like my son said, everyone prepares you to expect the hard work of bringing a baby pet home and training. No one prepares you for this phase and it never ever gets any easier. Be strong and just live in the present for now. We love you, Dozer
I’m so sorry for this difficult time you and Dozer are going through. I pray for comfort for both of you.
Thanks for your wonderful recipes.