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. ❤️
This chapter in the lives we share between us and our fur babies is always so difficult, even though we know we sign up for it for the beginning. Yet we sign up for it all the same – because the joy they bring to us throughout their lives is immeasurable and its hard to imagine not making the same choice to have one in your life a thousand times over if we could.
At the same time, the loving home, the shelter, the yummy food, the endless tummy rubs, the playful moments on the beach fulfils the wildest dreams a fur baby could ever hope for.
The relationship is unique between a dog and their pawrents, and one in which both sides are better beings than they could ever be alone.
Much love to you and Dozer in your final times together. I hope that between the vet visits you get a few last truly wonderful moments together.
Love you Dozer
Take the time, give the hugs, make those memories good ones.
Much love xxx
Such a difficult place to be in. The love you have for them goes beyond your heart. They wait to see that you will be ok before they say farewell. Unless it just gets too much.
My heart goes out to you during this time.
Much love and viral hugs to you and Dozer.
I am so sad to read this update on the beautiful Dozer. My heart is aching for this next chapter that you will be heading towards. I pray that you will get some more quality time at home together. I have loved following your and Dozer’s life together. Hoping for a miracle💕
I’m so sorry Nagi that Dozer Is so ill and I really hope you get your wish to have him home again for his final chapter, enjoying all those favorite things. Take care & best wishes.
All my love and thoughts are with you and Dozer as you navigate this heart wrenching time. I hope your wish to do some final things together is granted. What a special care team it looks like you’ve found. Big hugs.
Nagi – thank you for the update at such a difficult time. However – thank you for sharing Dozer with us – he has brought joy to so many. Go well beautiful boy – you will find my Max at the Bridge and he will show you around
Thinking of you both and sending much love xxx
thinking of you and Dozer.
LOL
dear Nagi and beautiful Dozer. Will be thinking of you each and every day. A blessed life lived with your best love.
Sending you all big hugs.
Sending love to you and Dozer. XO
Dear Nagi and Dozer
My thoughts are with you both and our Sej is waiting over the rainbow bridge for you beautiful boy. Hugs and licks from Ziggy
Dear Nagi and Dozer. My family and I think of you often, especially during our hunt through your recipe books for our next fun meal.
We are saddened to hear about Dozers health.
Sending lots of love and healing vibes from our home to yours.
Sam from Seattle.
Sending prayers and love.
Hi Nagi, I’m reading this and sobbing. I have been a dog nanny for more than 20 years and 2 weeks ago I had to say goodbye to my favourite, Max, the Shnauzer. It was even harder as his family were overseas and I had to be with him in his final moments. I’m sending you lots of 4 legged hugs 🐶💕
This is heartbreaking but it is unfortunately and sadly inevitable. My very special 11 yr old girl cat is losing weight although eating up a storm. She’s had tests and is being monitored. I really thought she’d make it to a much older age as I’ve had her as a foster since she was a week old. I’m just not ready for her to go. She’s the boss of the house and the other 3 cats and me. I’m trying to say I understand how hard it is. Hugs to you and the very special boy that Dozer is. Hope you enjoy some more very special time together before he says goodbye. I’m trying to make all our moments special here. 🤗
Dear Nagi … I am sitting here sobbing while reading your message. We lost our beautiful best friend on new years day this year … it leaves the biggest hole in your heart. He was such a big part of our lives. So I can totally empathise with where you are right now.
💔💔💔