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. ❤️
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I am so sorry for your loss. I’ve always looked forward to seeing what Dozer was up to.
You have been blessed to have him in your life and he was blessed to have you.
I have been dreading hearing this news for you and your dearest Dozer.
Loving so unconditionally, dogs bury themselves deep into our hearts.
Even though your heart now is so full of grief at losing him, leave a tiny space for a new furry seed to grow and don’t leave it too long. We did, and had the pain of life without Dodger for far too long.
With love and a big hug from me, and a loving lick from Tigger the Jack Russell (13 yrs and going blind and deaf, but can still hear and smell a sausage roll drop at sixty paces and get his arthritic legs into action to rush in and snaffle it up at lightning speed)
Oh Nagi, I’m so heartbroken for you. I know you’ll take your eyes off the road,to look at every Goldie that looks like Dozer, , and the pain never quite goes away. That’s the price of love. XX Tonight I”m cooking from Dinner, and I’ll be thinking of you
Oh, I am so sorry to hear that your beautiful boy has passed.
I really feel for you. Dozer will always be with you in spirit.
I understand your grief, as I have been through the same, many years ago.
Thank you for sharing Dozer with us.
I’m so sorry for your loss, it is so hard. Thank you for sharing him with us.
Deepest sympathy on your loss of Dozer. He indeed was a beautiful family member. I too know that kind of pain, as anyone who has experienced the loss of a pet knows. Love to you Nagi, and know he is no longer suffering, yet the joy he brought you and your readers will live forever. God bless you and rest in peace over the Rainbow Bridge, Dozer.
I am very sorry for your losing Dozer. It’s very hard to lose a family member.
I have loved Dozer from the first time that I saw your posts and felt like he was part of our family. I will miss him and am so sorry for your loss. He was the best and made everyone feel joyous watching him throughout the years.
So sorry to hear of Dozer’s passing. Nagi, he may not be visible every day but he will never be far away. His spirit will be beside you every step you take just in case you drop a crumb. 💔💔💕
My heart bleeds for you Nagi, it’s such a painful loss.
Sending love from one who gas also experienced this pain
So sorry to hear this, try to think of what a fabulous life the two of you had together. Dozer was so lucky to have you as his mum.
So so sad, those final days. Such deep sadness to see the light of your life fade. You will find another lovely soul to fill your heart in time. Buckets of tears.
Thanks for all you do, your beautiful soul, and such nourishment in every way.
Oh we are so so sorry. This pain is for all the love he gave.
I am making the lemon butter chicken in his honour tonight! Our daughter lives in Sidney and got me into your world( we live in France) she met you recently at a signing. Can you imagine your boy causes tears on the other side of the world. Some going for a big golden retriever! XXXX
My heart breaks for your loss. Big hugs.
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My heart breaks for you, my tears flow for you
Desde Venezuela te acompaño en estos duros momentos. es un amor incondicional e inolvidable.
Darling Dozer. How can you be gone? Golden boy with that superb Golden heart that all Goldens have.
Nagi, I know too well, what you are going through now.
My heart goes out to you.
Thank you for all these years of life with Dozer and you.
He won’t be resting in peace!
No! He will be bouncing with joy in Heaven, with the Lord Who will surely have welcomed him home.
The Hebrew word for animals in the Bible, is specifically only used for beings with souls: That’s how I know he is in Heaven. And you will meet him again, Nagi. But there is no distance with him; he is as near to you as breath.
So sad 😢
Dear Nagi
I wept for you when I heard the sad news, but what a wonderful life you and Dozer had together and thank you so much for sharing this with us all. He will live on in yours and our memories for a very long time xxxxxxxxxxx
I’m sorry you had to say goodbye. I wish and hope for peace for you. I will miss him and I hope you will not stop smiling like you did when he made you smile.
And I love you no matter how you look or how much you weigh. Your kindness and your energy doesn’t hinge on either one.
You are twin souls tied together with poultry twine!