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. ❤️
Im so very sorry that Dozer has nearly reached the end. We lost our boy Barnaby, 12 years old, about 4 weeks ago. We adopted him and his son Bruce, 9 years old, about 3 months ago. It turned out that Barnaby was full of tumours and we had to let him go. it was the right thing for him. I wish dogs lived a lot longer especially when they are so loving and caring. It’s hard but it’s what is best for your boy ❤️💔
Am so teary and sad reading this news… partly cos I feel like I know Dozer (even tho we’ve never met) but mostly cos I kno how hard this is for you. I hope you’re able to get some comfort from knowing that Dozer had the best life with you 💛
Bless Dozer a beautiful fur baby I am sending You love & a few little tears along with strength and big hugs for mummy too XO
I’m so very sorry! I still cry when I think of my beloved kitty Comfort, I loved her so. Thinking of you and sweet Dozer/ I have enjoyed him so much!! Thank you
Sending all the love and light x ✨💕🐾
Our thoughts are with you both.
Precious, precious boy and precious time ahead to share.
All our love
Annie & Akia 🐾💖
Feeling very sad and thinking
about you all especially Dozer. Sending strength and cuddles ❤️❤️
Nagi, I know what it’s like to see the end coming for the furry one who holds your heart. I pray that you have time to hold him, to see him enjoy the life you have created for him. My heart is with you.
I’m so sorry for you Nagi. Our dogs are our family and it is horrible when they leave us.
You gave him a happy and very loved life. Sending love and support. Kaye x
Xoxo
I can’t think of anything to say that would remotely convey how I feel. So just so much love to you, endlessly ❤️
I’m so sorry Nagi. Dozer is so special to you – and you introduced him to us. I hope he gets to come home too. Sending love and hugs xx
I wish you all the best Nagim I’ve been down this road with my own Golden, and it’s hard. But there are a lot of people out there who love and support you and Dozer, and will help you get through this. Give your beautiful boy a big kiss from me. X
Nagi , Im so sorry to hear this .its never easy to see a fur child declining especially one as special as Dozer . All the best to you , Dozer and extended love ones in the coming weeks .
Oh, Nagi – I am shedding tears for you and Dozer. They come into our lives and steal our hearts. And we are so much the richer for loving them. Take care, Jo
Sending love and hugs Nagi. My heart is breaking for you
Oh Ngai my heart aches for you…and tears are flowing…sending healing hugs and much love to you and Dozer xx
Oh Nagi my heart is breaking for you. This is the hardest thing in the world for any fur-mumma to have to go through. We are all behind you and gorgeous Dozer and sending you both so much love. Thank you for sharing your beautiful boy with us. I was lucky enough to meet you both – and your Mum – at a book signing, and I will treasure those memories even more now xxx
Thinking of you and the magnificent Dozer. What a fortunate boy he is to be surrounded by so much love.
Dearest Nagi, I know (we probably all know) how you will be feeling right now.
Our girl Jayne died at nearly 17 years old, she had steaks for dinner and walks to her favourite places.
It is utterly difficult and sad when you know the time is coming. Physical pain from the hurt and too many tears.
Know that all of us are thinking of you and Dozer, you are both loved very much. Bless you both ❤️🐾
Oh Nagi, my throat is all choked up and my heart is hurting for you and beautiful Dozer. I am praying that he will go painlessly when his time comes. I know you will be so heartbroken however so pray that you will feel peace and joy in knowing that he is pain free and at peace.