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. ❤️
Dear Nagi, Dozer is an important member of your family. Thank you so much for all the wonderful recipes that Dozer has supervised. Your recipe photos are so much better with Dozer. Thinking of you and sending you love at this difficult time. 💕🙏
Sending love Nagi. The time we have with our beloved pets never feels like enough. The grief is so hard, but deeply understood by everyone who has lost a pet. I loved the Dozer updates. Enjoy the time you have with him. You’ve given him a wonderful life where he has only known love.
Such a sad time when we realise our babies won’t live forever. Blinking back the tears for you..
Nagi and Dozer, pure love and true affection. You have both been blessed to have shared your life together. Relish these last days together and all those beautiful memories you have shared.
Heartbreaking news Nagi, Dozer is loves the world over and will be cherished and remembered by all of us. He’s such a big part of your journey and in all the books we have in our homes. Much love to all the RTE family ❤️ 🕊️
Hi Naji and Dozer.
So sorry that Dozer has been so ill lately, and is of a grand age. We are thinking of you at this difficult time. We love our pets to the moon and back, and they are definitely family. It is a hard time for you. Sending our love.
Sending love to you, Nagi, and your fur bestie Dozer. 💔
Big gentle doggy hugs for Dozer.
How lucky are you to have had each other? Without knowing you my heart still breaks for you.
Hi Dozer Thank you for sharing you human with us . You have been a very good and faithful friend to Nagi keeping her happy and testing all her beautiful recipes and we have grown to love all of you at Recipetin eats . I know there is a special place in heaven and you will be happy there as God created you as a special gift for us humans to make happy.
Dozer, you have brought joy to so many people. When you pass please know that you are very much loved. You will be missed. Go with love & peace xx
Take care, and take all the space you need. Dozer is the best boy ❤️
I’m crying tears of sadness for Dozer, stay strong Nagi, sending love ❤️
My heart goes out to you Nagi and Dozer. He is so strong and working hard, he clearly doesn’t want to leave you. Thinking of you both❤️❤️
Hi Naji and Dozer, thank you for sharing your lives with us, it is a sad time for you and all your followers. Sending prayers and loving hugs to you both 🙏🤗❤️
My heart felt love and support to you and your beautiful boy Dozer. I read your recipes all the time and love seeing Dozer the main man .. wishing him all the very best Nagi and you’re in my thoughts ❤️
Oh I am so sorry to hear about Dozer! It was always the first thing I checked before looking at the new recipes. Big hugs and loads of love. xxx 💙
Thank you, Nagi, for so generously sharing your beautiful Dozer with us in all of your Life of Dozer posts.
Know that all around the world, people will read these final posts and be sending love to you both, as I am now. ❤️
Thank you for sharing Dozer with us. His sweet face always brought a smile to my heart. Last year I lost two of my precious fur babies – DesiLu and Cooper- within months of each other. I send you both hugs and prayers for peace and strength.
So sad to hear this news. It’s not easy, I know. There will be lots more tears for years to come but there will be happy memories and photos also. 😢❤️❤️
Dearest Nagi and Dozer,
Sending all our love to you both, and many virtual hugs and ear scritches, belly rubs, snoot boops, and snuggles ❤️
May this last chapter be a blessing and full of beautiful moments and memories, just as the other 13 years have been. Dozer, you brave, sweet boy, i hope you are not in too much discomfort, and Nagi, i am in awe of your bravery, too ❤️
Read this while sitting next to my own pup, my best friend, and was bawling and wiping my tears in his fur just from reading the title.
You have both brought so much joy and love to the world, we thank you for all the smiles and laughter, bringing us together over a love of food and beautiful companion animals ❤️
My heart is breaking for you both. I wish dogs could live forever.
Love from sam and sonny 🐶