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. ❤️
You & Dozer have had so many adventures togeather. Sending you both love & light.
Dear Nagi, pets have a sneaky way of making their way into our hearts. Thinking of you ❤️
My heart aches for you Nagi, have been there and it is such a sad time. Rejoice in all the love you and Dozer have given each other, he had the best life.
Sending Dozer and Nagi lots of love. Xxxx
Wishing your boy gets those joys he deserves…such sadness when our besties, our fur babies💜who we are blessed to have recieved become ill🩷🧡🐕
Hey Nagi. You are the most amazing, dedicated fur-mum . Dozer has been living his best life everyday with you and his community. I hope Dozer gets to come home with you, but regardless, just being there for him is all he needs. ❤️
They leave their paw prints on our hearts forever 🐾 xxx sending love to you and Dozer.
Oh Nagi, I’m so sorry to hear about Dozer. A dog owner and lover myself, I completely get how much joy dogs, especially Dozer, can bring to the lives of us humans ❤️.
Our hearts are breaking for you. The pain of losing a beloved dog/best friend is beyond words. He knows your love, he feels your love and will carry it in his soul till he comes back to you. Thinking of you both
My heart is breaking for you. Our fur babies mean so much and you have shared Dozer with all of us. Lots of hugs and kisses to all of you. X
This is almost unbearable.. Sending Dozer and you all my support, sympathy and love ❤️
Wish you both all the best.
Kind regards, Lise, Denmark
So sorry to hear about beautiful Dozer. When this time of stress and grief is over, I hope you will remember all the joy, laughter and fun he brought to your life. Love lives in our hearts forever and is, ultimately, stronger than pain.
So sorry to hear this…wishing Dozer a full recovery and best of health
I’m so sorry to hear about Dozer. Sending you lots of love ❤️
Sending lots of love to you both, I admire you both your love of cooking Dozer the taste tester, my pug is my taste tester. And they become family. You can see how much he is loved, and he will be forever by your side, as you are him right now. My heart breaks for you, give dozer big kisses from me and Bella the pug. We love you xx
We lost our dog very suddenly 18 months ago – it was awful. So we’re thinking of you and Dozer – enjoy every last moment – he will know when it’s time to say goodbye. ❤️🇬🇧
So so sorry to hear of Dozer’s current medical setback. It’s obvious to say he is loved by your many readers/supporters…TBH, I would read about Dozer before looking at the current RTE recipe. Such a joyful 4-legged boy.
Nagi, thinking of you at this time.🙏🥲💜
So sorry to hear about Dozer. All the lovev, hugs and kisses are what they want when it comes this time of their lives and it so lovely to see you both together in the photos that you’ve posted. Thank for sharing this private time with us all.
Bless you both
It is the worst feeling – remember the good times & know we are all hurting with you – hugs to you & darling Dozer. xo
Sadly having been thru this several times you know when the time is right the look from your best friend tells you they are ready to go and thru all the tears and pain we make that decision so they don’t suffer.
They truly are our best friend and we sit with them with lots of hugs and kisses.
Take care.
Sending you and Dozer lots of love Nagi. It’s heartbreaking.