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. ❤️
I am extremely saddened to learn that Dozer is so I’ll. Dozer is the prime reason I was attracted to your website above all other recipe sites. I wish Dozer 100% recovery.💯🙏
Lots of love from NZ! I love your recipes an adore hearing about Dozer. What a life he has had! Whatever happens next, know that your fans will be sending heaps of love to get through this tough time. 💔
So sorry to read about Dozer. He literally is your family.
Many of us have been in similar situations, so we know exactly how this is affecting you.
Keep your chin up!
Oh Nagi, my heart is breaking for you xx Much love to you and Dozer in his final moments. They give us so much love and joy in their time, and when it is time it is heartbreaking 🙁 Remember all the good times xx Thank you for sharing Dozer with us. We love him too xx I hope that he rebounds from this xx
Nagi
This is Shenny from Canada . I just read your post about Dozer’s declining health . He has been such a loyal companion to you and to all your subscribers over the years . Sending much love and blessings to you 🙏❤️
So emotional and teary when I read this.
Much love to you ♥️ and your big beautiful boy 🩵
Wishing you and beautiful Dozer all the very best. I love reading about his antics and hope to be reading more……
Love and light to you both xxx
Hearing about Dozer and his illness makes me feel terribly sad for both you and him. I can feel the love between you and loss, and the pain you are experiencing must be immense. Thank you for all your wonderful recipes, and I really want you to know that I’m thinking about you and what you must be going through now. Take your time. Be kind to yourself.
Nagi I’m so sorry oh this tough time you both are going thru, but please remember all the amazing times and treats you have given Dozer you have been the best mama too him and he has been loved the most by you
Thinking of you both right now. Ive been through this so i know how your feeling Nagi. Hoping for the best for Dozer. Plenty of cuddles and hugs for him xx
Oh Nagi. I feel and share your tears. It is amazing the feelings of love and kindness you and Dozer have brought to us all and I will continue to feel for a long time. I don’t know who said it but it goes something like this:
“We only die when no one remembers us anymore”
I guess that means Dozer is going to live for a very long time.
Big Hugs from Canada. 😘
Sending love and strength your way 🙏🏻❤️
Thinking of you both right now. Ive been through this so i know how your feeling Nagi. Hoping for the best for D9zer. Plenty 9f cuddles and h7gs for him xx
love all you do!!!!! have made so many, all are wonderful.
thanks so much, blessed day!
A heartfelt Thank you from me and my Kooki to you and your fabulous Dozer ❤️ sending you huge love and courage as you negotiate these rites of passage and transition to the next chapter in both your lives 🥰❤️🐾 xmarina in London
Here’s wishing all the best for Dozer’s recovery to go home and be with his favourite people
Sending you lots of peace and love. How lucky to have been able to share each others lives and create beautiful times and memories..xx
Sending big love to you and Dozer x
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Sending lots of hugs and love to you and Dozer xx
Am reading this post, with tears running down my face. Dozer is and always will be the best 4 legged Mate a girl like you can have, Big hug to you both at this life changing moment, forever in my heart Dozer and your joint posts, XO Cecilia.