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. ❤️
Sending you some love and strength. Your Dozer stories over the years always make me smile, thank you for sharing Dozers ups and downs with us, but this time is yours 😘 take care of yourself too
Dear Nagi,
As a fur parent and someone who has loved Dozer from afar, I shed tears over this sad update. Sending all our love and hope for a miraculous turnaround.
Cxx
Sending love to you both at this very sad time ❤️
So sad when our fur babies near the end. Hope you and Dozer enjoy yourselves how ever long he has.❤️💙
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your irreplaceable friend. You are both very lucky to have loved each other so much. I hope that the memories that you made together will help to sustain you.
Awwww I’m sorry his tine is coming to an end and my heart aches for you. Our fur babies give so much love and you need to focus on that love and joy and the happy times. He’s lucky to have you as his mama 🙏❤️
Thinking of you!
Nagi, Dozer!,
Believe us, we do realise the absolute pain you both are going through right now,
We lost our beautiful ( German Sheppard with a Personality as you Dozer) ‘Kiera’ over 4 years ago.
So, Nagi we, along with thousands and thousands of your fans together gather in spirit and hope all our love and best wishes will help assuage the sadness, worry and pain you and your team ( with us) are going through at this moment in time.
Alan & Suzanne
MORAYFIELD Qld
Thankyou for sharing your boy , we lost our golden over 20 yrs ago and we still miss him so.We we’re silly and never got another,,don’t make our mistake.love and patsxxx.
Sending you lots of love from the UK and hope that Dozer is comfortable with his teddies and ice pops xxx
❤️❤️❤️
The consolation is knowing that he had the best life any pup could possibly have had.
I feel for you! It is devastating having to face the inevtiabke end of our much loved dog’s life. Dozer has been a great companion for you and bought joy to many. So sad
Soak him in Nagi, love him every minute and don’t think about us or work!
Have no regrets beautiful ❤️
Just know that we’re all beside you both in spirit and sending massive hugs to you and your beautiful boy 🩵 xxx
Nagi, my heart breaks for you, knowing how painful this time is, facing the end of Dozer’s life. Nothing can make the parting easier, and it just doesn’t seem fair that dogs have shorter lives than we do. We are never ready to say goodbye when it’s time. You gave Dozer the best life a dog could ever have and he was always safe with you. Thank you for sharing him with us. We all came to love him too. He was the best boy ever and he has fans all over the world. He will forever be a special boy and he will be remembered that way, always. Much love to you and J.B. and everyone who loved Dozer. 🕯️💜
Oh Nagi
I opened your email with tears in my eyes. I’ve followed you for years and enjoyed your recipes and Dozer updates in equal measure. Sending you both so many hugs. Im glad you are spending as much time as possible focused on Dozer. I know we will all still be here when you come back.
Sending love and hugs to both of you.
Sending biggest hugs Nagi and praying Dozer is as comfortable as possible. Never easy when it’s your furbaby🤗🫶🙏
My thoughts are with you and Dozer at this sad time.
Nagi, Dozer!,
Believe us, we do realise the absolute pain you both are going through right now,
We lost our beautiful ( German Sheppard with a Personality as you Dozer) ‘Kiera’ over 4 years ago.
So, Nagi we, along with thousands and thousands of your fans together gather in spirit and hope all our love and best wishes will help assuage the sadness, worry and pain you and your team ( with us) are going through at this moment in time.
Alan & Suzanne
MORAYFIELD Qld
Oh Nagi,
My heart goes out to you and Dozer.
Sending tons of hugs.
I know how difficult this is. My cockatoo, sun conure, cats and two Cavaliere King Charles …
Nagi,
Thank you for sharing Dozer with all your followers. Always remember that both of you have had a good run…
For the last time, “Nagi Dozer needs a treat, just ask him”
Mike