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. ❤️
The news of Dozer’s passing has brought a river of tears in my heart@You have my sincere regrets of his passing
I am no stranger to such love and loss myself
Remember the great times you both had & not the sorow
I’m so sorry Nagi. I always looked at the life of Dozer section and loved seeing how much you loved him and what a good life you give him.
I have a golden who is my everything and I can’t imagine the pain and the loss. They have such big personalities.
I hope the people around you can give you some strength and a lot of love. I send hugs from Ecuador.
I’m so sorry to hear you have lost the love of your life, Dozer.
What a joy it is to give & receive love & you both did that for each other!
No fur baby could have had a better mother or happier life!
Much love xx
I am so sorry you and Dozer have had to go through this. Hugs for both of you.
Nagi, my heart goes out to you. Thank you for allowing Dozer into our lives.
I cried some tears as I read that your beloved Dozer is over the Rainbow Bridge.
I truly understand the pain and the heartache you are going through.
The unconditional love pets give us is so amazing. That bond and comfort you shared is so clearly special and evident through the picture and stories you have shared.
May he continue to live his best life and may your memories help you heal and bring you comfort. We are lucky to have our pets unconditional love, that love is forever.
Thinking of you Nagi!
Losing your best fur friend is so hard 😢 💜
My condolences. We never have enough time with our furry companions, and I am pleased that SASH allowed you to sleep there and spend more time with Dozer.
Sending thoughts to you from Nambucca Heads. He was a pleasure to see photos of him. Retrievers have beautiful personalities that was also matched with yours as well together. 🐕🐾🐾🍦🍜🍭🥧🍇🥀😓
I am sorry you lost your fur baby. Sweet Dozer, rest in peace until you are reunited with Nagi once again.
I wish you peace as you navigate the new you without your loving, Dozer.
I grieve with you at the loss of your fur-baby.
Hugs from Los Angeles
I am so very sorry to hear of Dozer’s passing. I too cried when I read the news.
I am so very sorry to hear of Dozer’s passing. My heart goes out to you. I know all too well the feeling of a best friend’s loss.
From Sedona Arizona I send love and understanding. To lose a best fur friend breaks our heart in two and only time can bring the two pieces together again. Never forget how much Dozer loved you!
So sad 😭
Im sorry for your loss, Nagi.
Dozer was such a special dog.🐶
Heartbroken to hear about Dozer…..he was bigger than life and the happiest pup in the world…….much love to you…..he will never be forgotten, and will live on in all our hearts….what a great boy he was❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
So very sad about Dozer. I lost/miss my (rescue) dog Daisy. I have an inkling of your pain and you sound so loving, so lost. I hope it gets a little better.
Nagi, Dozer is in the distance of heaven, where all the animals are. My dogs are there, and so are my hamsters and other pets. I am sorry for your loss. Dozer was loved in a one in a million way, too. I am sorry for your loss. I wish you could have had one more year with him.
So sad, all my Love to You and Dozer, RIP good boy.
May God bless your heart and heal you as you adjust to this new normal of missing Dozer. He knew you loved him and he loved you back, that’s why he fought hard to stay by your side.
He’s no longer struggling now, he can run free again while he waits to see you again on the other side of that rainbow bridge.
Stay strong, Nagi, hang in there, take things one day at a time for now.
I am 82 yo and have lost several dogs. The sadness clings and returns when you least expect . A place a situation and so it goes. I am so sad for you.
Just know he was a good dog
Cry when you want to and smile when you remember his silly and loving things and cry again.
There are many of us around you who grieve and understand.
Understand and send support