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. ❤️
So much love to you – it is one of the hardest times and so heartbreaking.
Oh girl, my heart breaks for you
Dozer has been your constant
Through thick and thin, good and bad recipes
I hope you both have peace
Your web site is my go to site for recipes. I have shed tears and said a lot of prayers for you and Dozer. I have two fur babies of my own and I cannot imagine what you are going through. I do know that Dozer is loved and receiving the best care. I hope that you also receive the care and emotional support that you need at this time.
My heart breaks for you….. we recently lost both our senior fur babies within 5 days. Give Dozer a gently hug from me.
Sending so much love to you, Nagi, and to beautiful Dozer. He’s been such a joy to so many of us, even from afar. Holding you both in our thoughts as you walk this tender part of the journey together 🤍🐾
We love our fur babies like family, because they are family. Dozer will always be with all of us.
Always enjoy your recipes and personal stories with sweet Dozer. Praying for you both!
Sad greetings from Ireland. So sorry about Dozer, we will all miss the Life of Dozer updates, but your pain is, and will be, so much greater. Love and hugs.
Dear Nagi it is so so hard to let him go. Been there a few times. Much love to you.🦮❤️
Oh no! I have loved your recipes and posts with dear Dozier down through the years. Sending hugs and prayers for you and him!
Sending lots of hugs , and love and prayers to you and Dozer.
Lots of love to you and Dozer! My prayers are with you.
Sending lots of love and hugs to you and dozer. ❤️❤️
Sending lots of love and hugs to you and Dozer. ❤️
Bought your cookbook; use your recipes; admire your entrepreneurship and talent. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Kathryn
When you love your dog the way you should- like you do, having to deal with situations like this is heart breaking. I know your pain and pray for you and Dozer!🙏🏼 Health and peace to you both.❤️🩹
So sorry to hear about Dozer, I lost my own boy in November aged 14 and a half so I know how you must be feeling. Hope you get to make some lovely memories with him in the next few weeks. Love you to you both x
Prayers for Dozer and hugs to you
Dear Nagi, wishing you and Dozer all the best. Cherish the moments. I lost my much loved Chihuahua, Rufus in April this year. He was 15 but it seemed much too soon. Take care xx
The tears started before I even opened the page. Dozer has become such a part of our lives. Sending prayers and love to you and your precious Dozer.
Sending lots of love to you & Dozer.