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. ❤️
Oh my heart breaks for you, I have 2 golden boys and Dozer was the reason I followed you initially (I am not a good cook) but Dozer updates and pics made me so happy. Be brave, be strong as he needs you to be there with him to the end. Sending you much love xx
Devastated for you both. What a loving bond you have. So much love and so much pain. The best part is that you are together right till the end, I’m always fearful to think I’ll be away when my Bestie’s special time comes. A huge lump in my throat and no words. What a great fur-mum you are, he’s been blessed – you both have. x
All the love in the world, Nagi and Dozer.💕
Hello Nagi, I live in Querétaro, México, and from very far away here to there, I send you and Dozer many hugs at this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing he has had a wonderful life with you.
I feel for you I recently lost my schnauzer he was only 9.5 years developed diabetes it will be a big gap in your life so my thoughts are with you
So sorry Nagi, it is one of the most awful things a dog (or cat) mum and her dog can go through. He is just such and great dog and he is very loved
Thinking of you.
Oh Nagi, my heart breaks for you! I cried reading your post, as only six months ago I was where you are right now! Sending hugs to you both xx
Hi Nagi, I was really sad to read this post. I have enjoyed Dozers antics for many years. We lost our Labrador last year and so I truly understand how difficult this time is. Thank you to Dozer for the joy he brings to this dedicated community
Dear Nagi and Dozer
Sending you my love at this final stage of Dozer ‘s life. He was the luckiest of puppies to have you for his mum. What an incredible journey you’ve both been on together for such a long time. No words will help to ease your grief now but in time that pain does heal. I’m sure lots of us (your fans) know what you’re going through. I send you both big hugs. 💙💙
Dear Nagi,
Dozer has enriched not only your life but also your readers’ lives for so many years, and you have given him so much love in return. What a special bond, thank you for sharing it with us. Wishing you peace and happy memories of your boy when the time comes.
Enjoy the time you have left with each other. I hope he gets to go home for it.
Hugs to you and Dozer.
Dozer is so lucky to have you and vice versa. Enjoy your time together .Lots of love from Canada.
God bless you and Dozer Nagi. May you share as much time and love as possible. You are both treasured by many xo
My heart is with you and Dozer. I am fighting a soon to be loss with one of my furbabies as well. He is a 13month old in stage 4 renal failure with both abnormal kidneys. The end of life care is heartbreaking, but all we can do is hope they have the happiest life they can while they are still here and we have all been witness to Dozer and his beautiful happy life. He is loved so much by you, everyone around you and all of us random ppl around the world. It won’t be easy, it will be devastating, but I truly hope Dozer will be at peace when his time comes to cross the rainbow bridge. May he have all the fancy feasts he loves, no pain or discomforts, lots of zoomies, and the Neverending favorite treats he can imagine. ♡♡
No words Nagi. Just hugs 🤗
Nagi there are no words. Take as much time with Dozer as you both need.
Thank you for sharing Dozer with us over the years.
Nagi & Dozer!
Im sending all the love, hope, prayers, well wishes & Dozer treats your way!
I sincerely hope you improve & can go back home again.
My own three pups are wagging tails & sending u all the puppy kisses u can handle & more!
Get better Dozer!
Nagi…all the love & care to u as well! You are an amazing puppy Momma to Dozer! He knows you love & care for him & that is the greatest gift u can give him!
Wishing for the best possible outcome 4 u both!
All the love, pets, treats & a Speedy Recovery!
Deborah
Sending all my love to you and Dozer.
Lots of love, Ernie
(5.5yr old Golden Retriever)
I have been following you Nagi & Dozer for such a long long time & I just want to send heaps of hugs and warm fuzzies to you both…much much Love XXXX
You’re reflecting back all the love he gave you throughout his life. Beautiful. Hope these days together are healing for you both. Much love to Dozer and to you, Nagi
A very difficult time for you. I hope that you get your wish of taking Dozer home to do some of his favourite things.