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. ❤️
Love you dozer. Bon voyage. Take care, nagi
Thank you for sharing. It’s a sad time but so good that you can take him home and spend time with him. Thinking of you form New Zealand.
I am heartbroken for you, and I am in tears. I wish you some time to be with your baby boy to have some love and hugs. He has been a joy to hear about. Such a good boy, you take care of yourself. Love and hugs!🐾🙏
I am so so very sad to read this. I remember the day you got Dozer and all these years and years you have shared his life with us. Our fur babies are our best friends and it’s horrible that they are only with us for a short time. I just wanted to say that I am so many countless others are thinking of you and Dozer at this very moment. Hugs and love to you both.
Oh Nagi, I am reading this post through tears. My heart is breaking for you and Dozer. All my love to both of you.
Love to you all
Omg my heart breaks for you I’m crying 😭 sending you the BIGGEST hug possible xoxo 😘
Wishing you love and peace and many cuddles with Dozer.
Wishing you both so many good vibes!
So sorry for your loss Nagi. Sending love.
Crying buckets with you Nagi. Sending love your way, enjoy those moments together ❤️
Oh, my heart! Love you Nagi, and love you Dozer! Xx
😪😪😪😪 dozer we love you ❤️❤️❤️🐕🐾
Oh Nagi. My heart is with you and Dozer. I feel your pain and hope 100%. Much love.
Thinking of you all. What a good boy.
so sorry to hear…hugs x
All my love to Dozer and you
I am so sorry to hear the news, Nagi! 😞 Take as much time as you need to spend with your handsome boy. Sending lots of love and hugs to you and Dozer ❤️
Oh dear, my crying writing this. Sending you & Dozer big love!