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. ❤️
Thinking of you Nagi and of the gorgeous Dozer too. He is such a special boy! Having gone through the loss of Winston our beloved Beagle, I have some idea of how dreadful a thing it is to go through. They are such precious little beings who mean the absolute world… Sending much love and huge hugs x
Hugs for you and Dozer. Thank you for sharing him with us all. He has brought much joy to a lot of people.
Sending prayers for Dozer. Take care of yourself as well.
We love you Dozer thanks for everything.
Nagi, we are all crying with you. We had to make the same decision 2 weeks ago for our 13.5 years old fur baby. Thank you for sharing Dozer with us through all these years. Sending all the love 🩷
Give Dozer lots of kisses and hugs. Hope that he can go back home and be surrounded with all things that he enjoys. Be strong for him.
Sending so much love & prayers🥺😘😘
Oh beautiful Dozer & Nagi, like Thelma and Louise, such incredible adventures & yes more to come. Just at a gentler pace. The community is wrapping our arms around you, & will be here for you. The good the bad and the ugly crying. Also sending whisper barks and wet licks from Hugo my magnificent Goldie 🐾❤️
Dozer is a blessing for you and for all of us around the globe. I wish and pray that he will have an extended life with us because he brings so much joy to our daily life. I love u Dozer and get well soon🙏🐾❤️
Oh Nagi,
I’m so so sorry to get this sad news about Dozer!! I hope he is able to come home and do his fave things, and I am feeling the sadness as much as I can with you.
I’ve followed you both for a long while and feel honored to have enjoyed the life you shared with Dozer. JB has been an amazing addition to your journey and will continue to excel as well as hold down the fort. . You’re caretaking in the best Dog Mom way. Hugs and Love to you both. ❤️🤗🥹
Thinking of you. Thank you for the wonderful photos of Dozer.
Keep on fighting darling Dozer!
We all love you xxx
Words fail me. I love you both. 🩷
And now I cry. 😭😭
Thinking of you & Dozer. What a beautiful boy. You are both lucky to have found each other. xx
Sending special hugs and prayers for you at such a difficult time. Much love xxoo
Dearest Nagi, Sending you much love and hugs. You and Dozer are truly loved.
Sincerest sympathy for your loss of a true friend♡♡♡♡
Darling Dozer. What a wonderful life you’ve given him and what a beautiful, loving companion he is. My heart is breaking for you. Much as we know it is the circle of life, it still hurts and is so very hard to say goodbye. Sending love to you both xxx