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. ❤️
My heart aches for you and Dozer… they become part of our lives and it doesn’t seem possible to live without them…
Sending you good thoughts for you both from Detroit, MI
Nagi, Thank you for letting us know about Dozer. What a beautiful life/friendship you two have shared…A gift far greater than words can ever express.
Holding you both, tenderly…
Peace, Barbara
Please find some comfort, at this devastating time, that Dozer has had the best life you could have provided. He is a lucky boy to have had you for his mom..
Please know you and Dozer are in my thoughts and I am sending love.
xoxo
Sending you my love Nagi. I went through the same loss not too long ago. My heart aches for you. Thank you for sharing Dozer with all of us. We are truly privileged to be chosen by such beautiful creatures.
Oh Nagi, this has truly brought me to tears. I’ve followed your journey with Doser for years now, and the love you have for him has always been so visible and so pure. He isn’t just your dog, he’s your constant, your comfort, your shadow, and it shows in everything you share.
I’m so deeply sorry you’re walking through this heartbreak. Loving so fully also means hurting deeply, and that pain is something no one should have to endure, yet it speaks volumes about the beautiful bond you and Doser share. Please know how many people are holding you both in their hearts right now. Sending you so much love, strength, and the biggest, gentlest hugs to you and your sweet boy 🤍🐾
I am heartbroken for you Nagi. I have met you both and I know the love of a dog and how much this hurts. I am thinking of you and Dozer at this time , sending love and hugs x
I have been following you for three years now and you feel like home. My heart is broken for Dozer battling his aging body and health. Hoping for more of that cutie boy 🩷
Sending you and Dozer love, prayers, and quality time together.
Dear Nagi, my heart dropped when I read the update on Dozer’s health. Sending you both big hugs – stay strong xx
Sending our love and strength to you both. So much unconditional love between you – the most powerful relationship we have and hold dear. ❤️🩹
re Dozer: I empathize with every fiber in my being.
Every pet owner knows the day will come, but you never want to acknowledge or believe the unbelievable. It is heartbreaking to see your furbaby getting older and all you can do is be there and be thankful for being owned by them. You are both the luckiest beings to have been blessed with having each other, love from one of those lucky owners who knows just how hard it is xxx
Sending hugs & prayers. What an amazing friend Dozer is. Shedding tears today for you both. ❤️💙
I am so sorry to hear about Dozer. Hugs and love to you both.
We lost our 16 year old Golden in November. We knew we were on borrowed time because, well…she was a 16 year old retriever?!
It didn’t make it any easier. She was our baby, our family member, our favourite over all the other humans.
She changed us, and we will never be the same.
I am giving all my good vibes and hope to give Dozer another 3 years. He deserves it.
sending love and prayers
Sending thoughts and love to you both.
I’ve been following you guys forever and so many of your recipes are now part of our meal and snack times. And while I’ve thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the recipes, I’m a dog mom and Dozer has always had a piece of my heart. I don’t pray. But for this sweet boy, I’m making an exception…We’re all pulling for you Dozer.
Sending both you and Dozer much love, hugs and empathy. It is heartbreaking to witness our fur family leaving us. Thank you for sharing with us all the amazing life of Dozer and the raw honesty of this stage of his journey. Hugs hugs hugs xxx 🐾
I know the feeling of your great loss which is coming, all my thoughts, much love