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. ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing. It means a lot ❤️
Oh Nagi sending you & Dozer big hugs ♥️
We love you Dozer! Big hugs from Chicago! You’ve given us so much joy over the years, Rest easy and watch over mama. 💔😢😘🙏🏼
Oh Nagi. It’s never easy . My thoughts and hugs are with you
Bless you and your dearest Dozer 🙏
We lost our beloved fur baby several years ago but she is still in our hearts every single day. The memories are precious the pain of loosing her still very real.
My husband John and I love the way you love each other.
Take care of yourself 🙏♥️😘
Amy
Oh Nagi. Such sad news… we lost our furbaby last year… we were sent home and told to give her a fitting farewell. She had Maccas cheeseburger, soft serve icecream and a little white wine (which she was always trying to pinch)!
Hold him as he takes his last walk over the rainbow bridge…xxx
Dozer is loved by many, but none more so than you.
Our thoughts are with you both xx
Oh Nagi I have just read about Dozer and am bawling my eyes out – too many memories of wonderful fur babies long gone. He has had a wonderful life with you and my 2 pup and I send you all our love at this time. X
Sending you & Dozer huge big virtual hugs xx
I’m crying. Thank you so much for sharing him with us. You’ve done the best job of being his human. I hope you get the support you need too at this time. Please let your community know if there’s any way we can help you or help memorialise Dozer. Otherwise, take all the time you need. It will all be here when you come back. Love.
Sending all the hugs and good thoughts to you Nagi and Dozer. This is such a tough time we know all too well sadly. Dozer you have no idea what a lucky boy you are to be loved by not only Nagi but hundreds of thousands of people around the world.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both xx
PS: Buddy, your golden brother from another mother will meet you when you’re ready. He left us 3 weeks ago to be with his heavenly friends and endless peanut puffs xx
I’m a 70plus yo male. I didn’t manage to cry when my mum died …. but I am now …..
All my love to you & big hugs to Dozer. Your mum loves you so so much and you have brought so much joy & laughter to all her recipe tin eats family. ❤️❤️
You are such a fighter Dozer and we are all sending good wishes for more days to spend with your Mumma. 🩷
Thinking of you and Dozer.
Hugs and love xxx
I’m so sorry to hear your news about your precious Dozer. We as a family have lost our pets over the years and it is never easy and each loss is heartbreaking. Thinking of you and your family.
Sending love to you and Dozer, such a special dog. You two were meant to be together, both so lucky. Take care ❤️❤️
Oh Nagi. Just so sad. Heartfelt love to you, beautiful Dozer and all your team. 😢
I hope you feel the warmth of thousands of arms around you and Dozer at this moment in time. Bless you and your beautiful boy.
So sad to see you and Dozer making this heartbreaking journey together.
The price of loving – which we unflinchingly pay.
Astonishingly there are highlights and laughter in amongst the grief and what a gift that is.
Thank you Nagi and Dozer for your generosity of spirit in allowing us in to your life over the years.
You have brightened up a sometimes dull and sometimes even frightening world.
Arohanui.
Heff
Oh Nagi my heart hurts to think what you’re going through with Dozzer. They become so much a part of our lives. Stay strong and give the big boy a huge hug and kiss from me. 🥰😘❤️🫶