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. ❤️
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Dozer was an international treasure—loved far beyond borders. Your stories brought him into so many lives, including mine, and you both gave me real joy. Sending you warmth and care as you hold his memory.
Oh Nagi, my heart breaks for you and Dozer. May your remaining time together be filled with all the love and joy you bring each other. You are surrounded by love and support from your tribe, big hugs to you and your beautiful Dozer.xx
Have loved watching You and Dozers story over the years and your special relationship. I pray Dozer can come home to have some more time with you. Dozer is so loved by us all. He has had an amazing life with you and been so loved. Sending love, hugs and prayers to you both. It is so hard to say goodbye but you know in your heart when the time is right. 🙏💔
Dozer. Our fur babes just don’t live long enough to be with us for our whole life. But he was yours for his whole life. Best times. Hold your wonderful memories tucked safely in your heart ❤️🐾
Oh Nagi, big hugs to you and cuddles to Dozer. 😘
We love you, Dozer! Thank you for putting smiles on our faces all these years. We will continue to pray for you. Nagi, you are in an unimaginable spot at the moment. I hope you know how much we all pray and hope with you. Be strong!
Oh, Nagi,
I have loved watching 👀 Dozer ‘helping’ in the kitchen! Supervisor, chief taste tester, photographic model and media advisor. Sending you and Dozer best wishes and much love. You’ve been very fortunate to have had this time together ❤️
It’s hard to put into words just how much of an impact you and Dozer have made on so many people. My heart goes out to both of you. It must be so comforting for Dozer to know how much love you have for him. You are both such special beings. Strength and love to both of you ❤️ 💛
Nagi, I really enjoy your recipes, but have not previously written to you.
However, because of your comments about Dozer being so poorly, I just want to say that my thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time and I hope he will not suffer during the time that he still has with all of you. Take care x
Love and prayers are with you and Dozer. May you enjoy your days together. Lots of love and hugs. We lost Moose a beautiful German Shepherd and my heart crys every day. Love😘🥲💞💞
Sending love from South Carolina 💗
My family and I lost our almost 13yo Spoodle 5 days ago. She laid on the floor and never woke up. Beautiful Dozer is a special boy as are all our furbabies. The world is a much better place with dogs in it. Thinking of you Nagi and Dozer.
Nagi you have given Dozer the best life. And now you can give him the best passing. He will tell you when it is time, animals are pretty good at that, Being honest. But do tell him it is o.k. to go. And when it happens, cry a lot and run on the beach and splash in the water and remember the good times because he will be there with you. My boy went many years ago and I still miss him to forever.
Thinking of you both and holding you both in my heart.
Helen
Helen – you have had the gift of words to put the pain we all feel at the moment in the best way of all of us – thank you . . .
Helen you’ve said what many of us want to say but can’t so thank you.
We never forget and hold our boys and girls in our hearts forever.
Dozer is Nagi’s forever heart boy.
I love Dozer as if he is my own. I hope he can come home and spend what might be his final days in the place he loves so much, surrounded by all his friends. We, as guardians of our pets must make the best decision for our pets re: the quality of THEIR life, not the quality of our own. Very, very hard.
Sending you and Dozer big hugs and prayers. Spend as much time as you are able with your beloved fur baby, Dozer, we all understand.
Wishing you all the strength during this heart breaking time Nagi and our thoughts are with you and Dozer! Dozer how loved you are far and wide you gorgeous handsome incredibly strong Golden boy!!
Oh , I’m so sorry, love Dozer
Dozer is loved by all, so sorry that u are going through this, I hope that Dozer comes home for treats and cuddles before he goes to heaven. I’m sorry Nagi
I feel for you, it is such a difficult time when their final chapter is on us and so quickly. I have an over 15 year old cocker who is my pride and joy. She has so many issues now. I think it is time, However I keep changing my mind because I want her to stay. Take care of yourself. X