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
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 you love & comfort, you have been the best muma to Dozer & for that you can smile amongst your sadness.
I lost mine almost a year ago & the sadness is there but eternally grateful I had him in my life.
Enjoy your extra special time together. xoxo
So sorry to hear about Dozer 🙏🩷 sending love and healing thoughts your way Dozer and hugs for your mama 💫💖
God bless Dozer.
I’m so so sorry to hear about your beautiful Dozer. I have 4 puppies of my own and dread the day they’ll leave me 😢
so sorry to hear about dozer , I am in tears reading this. loving them is easy losing them is not, take care of yourself .
So sorry to hear Dozer is having health issues. It’s one of the hardest things to go through as a dog parent. Marnie (our choc. lab) and I are sending love and hugs.
Hi Nagi, Dozer will always be by your side if only in spirit. Thank you for sharing your grief with all of us. 🙏sending hugs & love to both of you.
It is heartbreaking when loosing your pet. Dozer was leaving the best life with person who cared and loved him unconditionally!
Thank you Dozer and Nagi for the years of joy and great food, your site has been a constant through both good and hard times. Sending love, hugs and best wishes in your hard time. Xoxo
Made me cry. I too have lost a soul mate dog. Saying goodbye is so hard. Glad to see you can celebrate the good he has added to your life and to us fans. Hugs.
Nagi, so upset for you and Dozer, he is so special. I hope he rallies, so you can spend more time with him, cuddling,, stroking and more lollies please!! I will be thinking and praying for you both ❤️ X
Best wishes to yourself and Dozer alwas enjoy your recipies
Hey there stranger! So sorry to read about Dozer … and you. I remember when you stayed with us and you and I took Oliver and Kodi hiking Mt Laguna here in the US. I see the photos often on my screensaver. Now with Kodi gone and Oliver at 14+ years I feel your pain. They’re our babies! Fond memories indeed and when they go its a void that is hard to replace, so I keep the good memories! BIG hugs to Dozer and to you Nagi. Always here for a chat, email or Zoom. xoxo Kev
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Dear Dozer, i really hope you can go to your house and greet your loves one. You are so lucky to have such a great mom that gave you the best life! My prayes are with you, with all my love….. Wouf
Nagi. I’m so sorry to hear of Dozier’s illness. I know how much you love and adore him. He has been your best and loyal friend. It’s hard knowing what’s inevitable. My heart goes out to you and Dozier. Thank you for letting us know. Lots of hugs and kisses.
You and Dozer are loved.
Dear Nagi and Dozer! I wish for a miracle! Dozer is not just a dog, he is family! Enjoy your time with him! Lots of love to you both and pats and hugs for Dozer! 🩷❤️
Dozer must be one of the luckiest dogs to have lived Nagi. He struck pure gold when you chose him to live his best life with. We cannot experience the pure joy that they bring us without paying the ultimate price. Huge, huge love to the both of you.
Dear Nagi and Dozer ❤️❤️,
my over-fifteen-and-a-half year old Labrador and I are sending you both a ton of love and positivity. ❤️❤️
We know it’s not an easy time with Dozer not being well, we have also been through a lot this past year.
What Dozer needs most right now is to have you close to him, as you have been. ❤️❤️
I am a fan of yours and Dozer’s. ❤️❤️
I use your recipes weekly and literally cried reading about Dozer not being well.
As I said, we are sending you all the love and positive vibrations that we possibly can. ❤️❤️
Kind regards from the Netherlands,
Mel and Diesel 🐕