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. ❤️
Oh Nagi! 🥺 this truly breaks my heart.! when you know the end is coming closer you honestly feel so horrible & i couldn’t imagine what your feeling right now x ❤️ you are truly the most loving, caring & best cook a dog could ever ask for! He has led a beautiful life & thats all because of you. Sending so much love and pray for dozer to have some sort of recovery so he can be at home when he does say his final goodbye.
Sending love, hugs, and best wishes to Dozer. He has spread so much love over the years. Thank you so much for sharing him with us and my heart goes out to you!
I have been following you and Dozer for so long and your life and stories just being so much joy to so many. It is so hard to watch our four legged children reach the end. He was loved by so many, many he never knew, his legacy will live on in our hearts. Hoping he can go home and be with everyone he loves.
Sending loving thoughts and calming healing thought to you Nagi. I have loved watching you and Dozer over the last 12 years. It’s a sad thing to think of loosing your fur baby – they are nothing but tons of fur and lots of love. Hugs my friends.
Sending love to you and Dozer. He’s been so blessed to live his wonderful life with you and we are all thankful for all having a bit of Dozer in our life over the years. The end is never easy, enjoy that precious time together
Best wishes to you Nagi and precious Dozer. Lots of love.
Oh Nagi. I am thinking of you and Dozer. This is very sad news, but I feel comforted when I think about how much love he must have received throughout his life with you. You and Dozer are blessed to have found each other.
Sending love
Sending you and Dozer love and hugs, he has brought a lot of joy with his adventures x
Darling Dozer, you have been in my thoughts! Sending lots of love and warmth to you, Nagi. You are such a great Mum. Take care xx
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Please try not to be too hard on yourself. No that Dozer is truly loved xxx
Ahhh sad sending love to both of you, enjoy those precious days🩷🥰
Oh sweet Dozer! I hope he can feel all the love pouring in for him and that it’s a comfort to you to know how many people’s hearts have been touched by your sweet boy. Thinking of you both
Dear Nagi. Tears running down my face as I write. Thinking of you and Dozer with all the love in the world. <3 xoxo
Prayers for the strength as you endure this difficult part of loving our amazing fur babies. Dozer has not just loved you and his family but all who have the privilege to share in that love through your posts. He is all joy and my prayer is for unending peace at this time. We all love you Nagi and Dozer and thank you for the joy.
My heart is breaking for you. I know he will meet you at the rainbow bridge when the time is right. Thanks so much for sharing Dozer.
To dozer i wish u all the best in ur journey of life’s circle and beyond those gates you will enjoy running around like a pup once again even though u will miss ur fur mummy.
To ur fur mummy hold tight in the knowledge u did him good u gave him unconditional love companionship and spoilt him with ur cooking. Dozer maybe ready to leave this world soon but know he walks beside you always making sure ur ok and making wonderful food. Almost 14 yrs of ur love understanding and patience ment he got to love and live a full life.x x
My heart is breaking for you😢Sending so much love and hugs for both you and Dozer. What a wonder life he has had because you loved him so deeply ❤️
Bess you Both 💕🥰
Sending massive hugs to you and Dozer. Cherish the next few weeks lovely and be kind to yourself xx
My sincerest prayers to you Nagi.