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. ❤️
So sad to hear this. Thank you for sharing Dozer with us. Enjoy your time with him
My thoughts are with you and your family as you navigate the final footsteps of Dozer’s time with you. I’ve been there so many times during the years with everything from horses to pet frogs. I’m so glad you get a little time with Dozer to make sure he knows how much he’s loved and cherished.
I hope the kind words, from all of us following your journey and feeling like Dozer is a part of our family too, will make the coming days or weeks easier to cope with.
Give Dozer a nose boop from me.
Denise
Dear Nagi,
We are heartbroken for you and beloved Dozer .
We lost our Goldie Charlie when he was 13 yrs old couple of years ago and I can honestly say that was one of the hardest times in our lives .
Hope Dozer comes home to spend some quality time with his family .
I had to say goodbye to my beautiful 10 year old boy who was a frequent flyer at SASH North Ryde just last month. (I’m sure they all know Joey the Boston Terrier there.)
I hope you enjoy every second you have left with your beautiful boy Dozer. They are angels without wings and don’t live long enough,
Oh Nagi and dear Dozer, I was hoping never to have to read such a post about Dozer, as inevitable as it might have been. You’ve gifted him a beautiful life, and us, a beautiful love story and recipes we fill with our love, each meal. Enjoy your presence with him through the next little while. Strength to you.
Nagi sorry to hear about Dozer but the inevitable has to happen. When the time came to euthanase my best mate (German Shepherd – Lupo) it was hard and decided there and then I would/could not do this again hence never replaced him. Just enjoy other people’s pet now.
Nagi, you and Dozer hold a special place in our hearts. There is so much love being sent to you, I hope you can feel it during this tough time. Take care.
It’s so sad when our fur babies aren’t doing well. When it is time for him to have the forever sleep, take comfort in knowing you have given him the best life possible and what a joy he has been to us all. Take care Nagi.
So much love to you and Dozer Nagi. Losing a doggo is so hard, they’re such a massive part of our family lives. I pray you get your wish to have him home, even for a little while. Take care x
So sad to hear this latest update, Nagi….anyone who has loved & lost a beloved companion understands your heartbreak. 💔Sending love & hoping you & Dozer get the opportunity to share some more wonderful moments together at home. 🥰❤️🩹💐
Sending all our love. We lost our Coco, after almost 12 years in late November and are still grieving. Xoxo
Thank you so much for sharing. I hope all goes well thinking of you both take care xx
I am so sorry, it’s heartwtrenching to lose our 4 legged family.
We will be doing it probably soon. We have a 17 and a half year old papillon. It’s difficult. Peace to you.
“recipetineats” is booked in my web favorites as “Dozer Updates” – end December last year my incredible boxing coach fell to his death in a tragic hiking accident, we’d just been discussing the exciting news that he was going to adopt a dog this year, he’d been waiting such a long time for this to happen and just wanted a dog that needed to be loved, please tell Dozer that an amazingly awesome person is waiting for him, someone who loves the mountains, the beaches, food and having fun just as much as he does – both of you are in my heart and my prayers, big big huggzzz
I have enjoyed Dozer updates over the years. Sad to see this one though. Thinking of you Nagi and Dozer, love to you both from New Zealand.
Sending you all big hugs and a lot of love!
Love you, Dozer!
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Oh Nagi, All my love to you and Dozer. Sending prayers
Nagi, I’m so sorry to hear about Dozer. I lost my 17-year-old cat Chester in October, so I know how you feel when your closest companion leaves. I hope Dozer can come home for a final farewell. My sincere condolences.
Dogs are “special” kinds of people who become such integral parts of our lives. They show us that the best things in life are simple joy in every day and when it’s time for them to leave they take a part of our heart with them.
Dear Nagi, I am so very sad for you, thank you for sharing all the news of Dozer with everyone. You and Dozer are in my thoughts and sending love to you both.
So sorry to hear about dozer I love his stories, he’s having the best life ever right until he crosses the rainbow. I will think of him every day.