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. ❤️
All the best Nagi – so sad 🥹
He has had the best life xx
Thank you for sharing him with us 💔 ❤️🩹
Nagi stay strong healthy, hopefully Dozer regains his strength.
Tough time for all, even I feel a heavy heart. ❤️
Take care and love is the greatest gift of all.
So much love ❤️ to you guys, thank you for sharing Dozer with all of us, he is such a joy in our lives, as are you. Sending calming vibes 🙏🏼
I’m pulling and praying for Dozer! I’m sorry to hear this.
Dear Nagi, so sad about Dozer, my Goldie left us 20 yrs ago it gets to you like nothing else. Keep your chin up. Lots of love.
Oh my gosh my heart, I can understand every bit of what you’re going through. We can only send love and hope 💕
Dear Nagi and Dozer, so sad to hear you have been sick and hospitalised. Our prayers are with you.
Thoughts are with you and big hugs to beautiful Dozer 💙🐶
Your post choked me up and brought me to tears as I remembered my own two fur babies who left me but left their paw prints on my heart. All of us around the world who follow you and Dozer are praying he still has quality of life time left with you. Thank you for sharing him with us and the joys of having a loving pet. Dogs are the best!
I was almost too scared to read this post. He’s a lovely dog who’s been given a wonderful life full of love. Thank you for sharing him with us. Xx
So sad to hear about Dozer’s health. I’m so glad to hear you take time off to be with him all the way. As much as it is so, so hard to take, it is also a very special time for you both. My love and prayers to you both.
Dear Nagi and beloved Dozer,
It’s so heartbreaking to be on this last journey together. I know you both are holding on to all the love and attention each day. So many memories. Sending love from me and my beloved dog, Bella.
Love, Marjorie (in Oregon)
Sending lots of hugs and prayers.
It’s so hard when our furbabies get sick and can’t tell us what is wrong or what they want us to do. Many blessings to both of you.
My heart is breaking for you Nagi. Sending love and all the positive thoughts in the world to Dozer and you xx
All our love and best wishes to you during this really tough time.
Sending you and Dozer lots of love ❤️❤️❤️
Dear Nagi, take comfort in knowing you have given Dozer the best life and love possible. He will never really leave you. Hugs to you both.
A heartbreaking time for you. May you be as present as possible and hold Dozer close, as you always have, during this time. May there be glimmers of delight as you gaze into each others eyes. May your loving memories, made now & all the yesterdays, never fade 💚
So sorry for you and Dozer, praying for both of you, sending lots of love and hugs, hoping for a speedy recovery xxx
I’m so deeply sorry to hear about Dozer’s health issues. I loved seeing him and reading about all the little adventures he got into—he was clearly such a constant, loving presence by your side through the years. My thoughts are with you during this incredibly difficult time.