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. ❤️
Sending lots of love to you both, such a difficult time. Our previous dog spent his last couple of hours at SASH Adelaide. It was a wonderful experience – much improvement on our previous trips for end of life. They really ensure that both of you have a beautiful time to remember. Good luck Nagi, xxx
Tears streaming down my face… they are part of the family. Hold on to these moments.
Nagi you are allowed to cry. Your beautiful boy Dozer knows that he is loved. Be easy on yourself,take each hour as it comes. Love every minute you spend with Dozer.
Having been there several times myself, my heart goes out to you Nagi. We are crying with you, lovely lady. Hoping you get your wish to bring him home for his last hours
Much love to you and Dozer. May his last chapter be one to be remembered in the best way ❤️
Glad to see he still has an appetite for an ice pop!
Thinking of you both. Tears.
Dearest Nagi,
My heart and my prayers carry you in these days – hopefully weeks and months. I have been where you are one too many times and it never gets easier. My little Boy Maxi is almost 12 now and I often think about what’s to come, with the desperate prayer that he make it to 20 (he’s a Chihuahua cross, so that IS in the realm of possibilities). But who knows? We’re only ever guaranteed a day at a time.
Let’s all be grateful for you and Dozer and for all the joy both of you have brought us in sharing your journey.
May his journey over the Rainbow bridge be light and easy when it comes and may there be people to hold you tight when it does.
I’m sending you a big big hug and all my love, God Bless you and Dozer forever and ever
Love,
Irini
So very sad. A bucketful of love to your family and Dozer. You have shared a deep and profound love with the rest of us. Hoping for the very best….
So sorry to hear about Dozer, it’s a hard journey and the end is always the worst, we have had 2 dogs put to sleep, never easy, but we now have a 3rd dog and that will be hard too, one day! Thinking of you, sending thoughts your way!
So devastating 😢 💔
Sending Dozer and you best vibes into your universe.
My loving thoughts are with you throughout what will be a tough time.
Hugs of many for Dozer! Take care of yourself too.
Sending so much love and huge hugs. Big kisses to Dozer ❤️
Oh Nagi, I am so sorry that Dozer is still unwell. Sending you all gentle hugs, healing vibes and lots of love.
Our puppies will never realise just how much they heal our hearts when they are with us and break our hearts when they leave us.
These moments are incredibly precious and you absolutely need to be with him at this time…for you and for him 💜💜💜
Nagi, my heart breaks for you, he is so special, while he is home with you make him cooled Mullein tea, it is amazing stuff.
Sending lots of love and hugs to Dozer and you x
Nagi, I am crying reading your post. We went through the same situation with our beautiful girl last year. Sending you and dozer my love, x
All our love & hugs to you Nagi and the beautiful Dozer. You continue to share a wonderful life together and will always be in each others hearts if it is Dozers time to watch over you xxx
Sending love hugs and strength. Thank you for sharing!
Our hearts are with you and Dozer as you navigate this journey! He has brought us all so many smiles!
I suppose it’s the same for all of us – we all feel that Dozer is OUR dog and boy do we love him. I am very sad but also sending powerful thoughts – it may not save Dozer and at least know Nagi that we are with you 100%. Crying buckets here
Nagi-sending you and Dozer tons of love and virtual hugs. I know how difficult this is.No words from me can take the pain away.You have given Dozer the best life and he loves you as much as you love him 💙