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 love to you Nagi and your beautiful boy Dozer, he has been loved so well and lived a wonderful life by your side. I’m sending strength to you, and peace to your boy, may his final journey be one of ease ❤️🙏🏽🌹
Am deeply saddened. I have followed your culinary journey with Dozer for such a long time and the first thing I look at is the clip on Dozer, before your recipe. Am sending you both hugs from across the oceans.
My heart goes out to you. Your dear friend has left but will always be by your side. He had a long life and I am sure a very happy one.
Bless you xx
Makes me feel so sad as I lost my beautiful girl in 1999 and I think of her every day, she was very much loved and when she left us I lost something within me that I have never been able to replace.😢
Sending big hugs your way. So devastating but so much love as well. 🩵
Sending you and Dozer so much love xx
Sending hugs and love to you and Dozer. The unconditional love from our fur babies is so very special.
So sorry to hear about Dozer. Cherish every moment you have now with him and if the worst happens cherish the happy memories of times you’ve shared. Nothing will diminish the pain of loss, but time will make it a little easier to bear ❤️ xx
Hey babe, look after yourself, we outlive dogs for a reason, because if we didn’t there would be nobody to look after them, you’ve done a stella job and he knows it. The only ones that grieve are the one’s left behind. x
Hugging our golden retriever extra tight tonight. We sign ourselves up for the worst heart break when we pick them up as puppies. We are so lucky to have them in our lives.
This is such a heartbreaking time for you, Nagi. Our thoughts & love are with you both .. stay calm and happy for Dozer & remember all the good times together 🤗💗.
I hope you get your wish to bring your lovely Dozer home one more time. Our pets are quite simply our heart and soul and take a huge chunk of our heart when they leave
Much love to Dozer & you all. What a wonderful life he has had & he is still surrounded by love.
Sending love to you both He is so loved and you ❤️ both are in our thoughts at this difficult time
Best love is from a pet 🥹♥️
Oh dear Nagi, sending you a big hug and one for Dozer as well.. be kind to yourself 🫶🏻
The love you and Dozer have shared over the years with the rest of us, is being returned ten fold. You are not alone. This is your time with your best friend, cherish the moments.
How heartbreaking it is to be facing the final chapter with Dozer. Thank you so much for sharing him with your RTE audience and the wider internet.
May you have comfort and strength in this difficult time.
Sorry Magi. It,s hardbreaking.
Hugs for you and Dozer!❤️