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. ❤️
Nagi, my heart hurts right along with you and Dozer. He will always be by your side.
Sending all my love and thoughts to you and Dozer. He truly brings so much joy to the cook books and recipes we read x
Big love to you and Dozer. I’m so devastated for you. If they lived our lifetimes it still would never be enough. Big hugs Nagi. Thanks for sharing him with us for all these years.
Dozer you are the goodest boy and you have done a wonderful job here on earth. When your time has come fly high baby and know you’re loved and remembered around the world 💋😢🌈🐾
Nagi, thank you for sharing Dozer with us. I love looking at his images as much as your food, and I love the updates on Dozer’s life in general. Take care during this next phase of Dozer’s journey, praying with you ❤️️🥰
My heart is breaking for you, Nagi. He is definitely your soul-dog and he will be forever. Thankyou for sharing Dozer with all of us. Sending lots of love and strength to you.
Much love to you and your wonderful fur baby. Thank you so much for sharing all that joy and love of this golden treasure’s life with you. xxx
All our love always.
My heart breaks for you and I truly feel your pain, having just lost a fur baby last week at the age of 12. Remember the joy and fun they bring to our lives.
Oh Nagi, I’m so so sorry to hear this. Sending you all the love in the world.
Arohanui, Corrie
I have lost 2 fur babies in the last two years. I get by most days thinking about them with joy, not sadness. But this has just left me in tears – for Dozer, and for all the best buddies we have all lost through the years. I’m glad you could devote time for you to spend with him. Much love to you both.
Much love to you & Dozer xx
Nagi, I am so sorry to read about Dozer. He is such a beautiful boy. Prayers for him and for you.
I hope dozer gets better!! Very sad 😢 we all love dozer 💕🥰
No matter what, Nagi, you’ll always have this beautiful boy well and truly ensconced in your heart – forever!
Oh sweet! May you both be given all the time that you need. Much love to you & Dozer xx
Sending both you and Dozer all the love I possibly can.
Nagi, this must have been so difficult for you to write.
Thank you. You know how much we all love Dozer because he has been with you through your whole RTE adventure.
Take your time and enjoy every single special moment.
Thinking of you and Dozer and sending you both a big hug.
Love from Barb
Big hugs and prayers to both Dozer and you xx
So devastating 😢 💔
Sending Dozer and you best vibes into your universe.
Not crying while trying to remember all the times l saw a recipe you uploaded and immediately scrolled to the Dozer update before even reading the recipe – happy memories.
Hope he recovers quickly 🙏
Sending all my love to you & Dozer. Thinking of you.