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. ❤️
Dear Nagi. I hope Dozer can partake of his fav things ar least once more before the ‘inevitable’. If devotion & love could keep him going, then only yours alone would be enough. How lovely that you two have had such a fine time together this time round! 💙 Paula xx
I’ve loved and admired Dozer the first glance. I then actually started making the recipes and not just seeing what Dozer was up to. I’m so happy you have had many years with him. He made me laugh and cry as my Benson passed on and was so happy Nagi has had many years of happiness and love with Dozer. Wishing you all the best💜
Denise
Oooh Nagi. I am so so sorry. Dozer has and is so loved by you and I know he thinks the same about you. Bless him and I hope he can come back home to spend special times with you. Sending you both so much love and hugs ❤️
Oh no. I know exactly how this feels. Sending love and positive vibes your way.❤❤❤
Oh Nagi – my heart is with you. We said goodbye to our beloved fur baby last week. It was wonderful to have a couple of extra weeks at home for all the loving – I’m wishing that you and Dozer get that special time together xx
Love to Nagi and Dozer X
It is so sad when this time comes, you hope they don’t realise what’s happening. Sending buckets of wishes for a happy time for both of you xx
Big hugs to you both. Chin up Dozer! Be brave. Sending loads of love.
I hope Dozer is doing ok. The kindest thing we can do for our pets is to let them go when they tell us they’re ready, as awful and hard as it is.
A thousand hugs and more 🩷🩷🩷
Hugs to Dozer and you…. ❤️❤️
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Sending lots of 💜💜💜
Sending you both so much love x
Exactly where you need to be-with your beautiful boy. Sending lots of hugs to you both. Travel well Dozer. You are so loved
Oh Nagi, this is so sad. 😞
Hope Dozer is comfortable & can get home even if it’s only for a short time.
Sending hugs to you both ❤️🤗
Aww dozer boy bless his heart I hope your able to spend a bit more time together ❤
Hugs and Love to you both, Nagi and Dozer!
Oh, Nagi. Tears are streaming down my face. The love you have for Dozer is beautiful, Enjoy the extra time you have with Dozer, and give him a big cuddle from all his adoring Recipetineat fans. A big cuddle for you as well, as you go through emotional ups and downs with the time you have left with your beautiful boy.x
My heart breaks for you and Dozer. It is so hard losing our beloved pets, but they are with us always. In our hearts.
My heart goes out to you. The deepest of condolences. 💌