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 love Dozer so much…….in fact…he is my 2nd dog!!!
I pray that all goes well for him and you 💋💝❤️🩹
Darling Nagi My feral rescue cat Baby who I have loved for 12 years has just had to be out to sleep and I can’t believe how heartbroken I am so I understand your pain. God bless you and Dozer.
Sending love and hugs to you and Dozer. May the coming days brings you both comfort,restful moments and joy too,even though your heart must be breaking 💔. Take care.
Oh this is so sad Nagi. My sister and her family said goodbye to their golden retriever late last week. They are beautiful dogs. Sending love
Sending Hugs to you all from Germany
However this ends, it ends with love.
I have dreaded this day for you as I saw Dozer get more gray. I am so sorry for your loss of this precious family member. You gave him a wonderful life. Take care of yourself.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful boy Dozers journey with us all. He is so special it’s been an utter privilege. Go well Dozer and Nagi you are both loved
I feel your pain xx
My heart goes out to you and Dozer. I loved following what Dozer was up to and what a happy life he led. I share your tears at the loss of a wonderful pet.
Sending you big hugs and love.you gave Dozer the bestest life and he’s so lucky to have you by his side ALWAYS.!
Take care of yourself now
Oh Nagi
tears flowing for you and Dozer .He has lived with us all and I thank you so much for sharing.
He will know how much he has been loved and your community will be here for you when that awful day comes.
I am just so sorry. Pets are members of your family and when they gone it leave a deep hole in your soul. May the last days or weeks be full of joys as you as sad. Remember all the fun memories. May God bless you with comfort and peace.
My heart hurts for you🥲🥲Sending love and hugs. ❤️❤️❤️
Hoping you and Dozer continue to spend precious time together doing what you both love. Lots of love and healing hugs being sent your way, take care of each other 💕
Even though you live half a world away from me in Canada, I feel like I know Dozer with all the posts about him. It always brings a smile to my face and reminds me of the goldens we’ve had through the years. Please know that you are in my thoughts at this time and I hope he’s able to come home ❤️.
Feel for you so much. It’s always so hard to say goodbye and to know when the time is right. What joy you and Dozer bring – grateful you have shared your sweet boy with us all xo
My heart breaks for you Nagi, I am in tears myself as unfortunately I know all too well how you are feeling. Good that you can spend some special time with him now, love him hard. Sending love and hugs to you both xxx
I’m so sorry. It’s never easy. I still miss our precious Rosie and Otto (both made into Reteriniti stones on our mantelpiece). Enjoy your time over the rainbow bridge Dozer
sorry about your beautiful dog.