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, all the best to you and Dozer
Oh no….no no no I said sobbing! My heart go out to you! We all know the pain! Please give him the biggest squeeze from me and my Goldie and my beautiful Daisy who passed 2 yrs ago last month.💕💕💕💕💕
You have always been the greatest fun. You made cooking so much easier and better.
I am so sorry about Dozer. We all reach the end, but it’s always sad for those left behind.
Oh Nagi, my heart goes out to you. These are the most difficult times of having a fur baby.
Sending you and Dozer all my love 😗💨💋 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
My heart breaks for you, and please know that all of us, including our ragtag group of rescue chihuahuas send you all our love and support. Dozer is the bestest boy ever.
God bless you both!
It’s a tough time. Thinking of you and Dozer, Nagi ♥️
Sending you and Dozer all the love and prayers in the world
Dear Goddess, Nagi… Know that my prayers are with you and Dozer… May both of you find joy and peace together in whatever time you have left.
God bless your boy Dozer and keep him happy and full of love 💖🙏 bless you Nagi take care hon
Be strong Dozer. We are all here sending healing vibes your way
Dear Nagi and Dozer My heart goes out to you Nagi and Dozer. Sending you much love and you are both in my thoughts and prayers.
My heart breaks for you
Love all your recipes
Hi Nagi, I pray Dozer gets to go home and you can enjoy each other’s company til the end. Hugs and love for you both xxx
I’m so sorry to hear that Dozer is back in the ICU. I know how it feels to lose a much loved fur baby. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Dozer and the entire Recipe Tin Family. It was a pleasure to meet Dozer at Miranda Westfield.
My heart breaks for you and Dozer. What wonderful companions you have been. Sending love.
We love you Dozer!
Hi Nagi,
Wishing you and Darling Dozer all the best.
Cherish the time you have together.
A mumma heart breaks to lose a child, yet we say goodbye to our furbabies far too many times in our lifetime. Enjoy those sweet floofy cuddles and the whuf and spend a little while with your sweet boy. Thank you for sharing Dozer with us x