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. ❤️
We all love you so much Dozer and we know how much you love your Mama and your life style sooo much too. Be brave dear one only you know what is and what will be. . . Comfort always is our wish for you.
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Take care of yourself Nagi. Dozer is a wonderful member of your family and we appreciate you sharing him with us. Such wonderful memories you have, to hold tight when the emotions get a bit raw. Thinking of you all. Sending hugs and prayers.
Dozer🙏♥️🌹 Love and prayers with you and Nagi🙏
Best wishes and lots of love and hugs to you both 🤗❤️🩵 spend every moment together ❤️ Dozer will always be in your heart 🩵 I miss my beautiful girl everyday, but still feel her with me, our love never ends 🐕👩
Dearest Nagi.
Stay strong. Your beautiful boy knows that you love him to the moon and back. And all your readers love you and Dozer.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Dozer. 🙏
Oh Nagi.
I’m streaming with tears reading about your precious, precious, boy.
Offering you all much love and heartfelt understanding in these challenging & emotionally painful times.
Only last night, before reading your email, my partner put one of your books upside down on my countertop after using it and I quickly admonished him saying that Dozer must always be facing upwards and smiling in our kitchen.
Live just minute by minute now with your loyal & loving boy, appreciating as you always do, every aspect of his beautiful character both physically and emotionally.
Love you Dozer, love you Nagi
Sending love, support and understanding to Dozer, to you and to Dozer’s wonderful medical team.
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Dozer dear boy 🐾 how loved you are. Nagi, Sending all the hugs to you and Dozer. This is an incredibly hard time to navigate together 🐾
Dozer is so lucky to have you and you him. He has touched the lives of us, his world wide pack. Being the mom of fur babies myself my heart breaks for you. You both are in my thoughts and prayers 🩵
Love to you Dozer & Nagi. I feel your pain . We love our pets and unfortunately we have to go through the pain of losing them. Stay strong.
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Thinking of you and your team.
Dogs take so much of our hearts when they go. Beautiful animals, man’s best friend x
Dear Dozer, My Chooch and all of heaven is waiting for you.
Thank you for sharing your journey with Dozer. I haven’t known you other than your recipes but I was lifted up by the love you have shared with us about your beautiful friend and your generosity in doing so. Thank you. Lots of blessings for the rest of the time you have together.
Dozer has helped you bring so much joy into so many followers lives via social media, your cookbooks and the children’s book! Make the most of your time with Dozer knowing we are all thinking of you and the extended Recipetin family. 🐾 🥺🥰
My heart goes to you and the stories of Dozen the amazing dog 🐕
My border collie is 15 and time is creeping up on her too. ❤️❤️❤️🐕
Love and hugs to you both, you have given Dozer a wonderful life and he knows just how much you love him.
Feel the hugs from the nation and beyond. So very sorry x0
Oh dear. I feel your pain. I (we) said goodbye to our 16yr old Daschund mid Jan this year. It was her time and she lived a good life. Miss her lots.
Good morning Nagi from Georgia in the USA. Thank you for the update on Dozer. My heart goes out to you and Dozer. I pray you have a little longer with your boy.
Oh Nagi, I am crying for you, I know what you are going through. Cherish every moment you have left, dogs were put on this earth to teach us unconditional love, but they cannot stay here long enough. He knows you love him and will allways be by your side. It is an honour to have something that makes it so hard to say goodbye. Love to you both.
Our hearts go out to you Nagi, what an amazing mum you have been to Dozer. He has had an amazing life & it has been a joy to follow both your stories. Our pets are so precious to us & all we want to do is love them & keep them safe. You are a beautiful dog mum x