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. ❤️
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Make him some chocolate for the end, the very best and last chocolate he will have. 🐾✨
I share your hope that he can go home to enjoy again. Stay strong (both of you)
Jeez love, what a heartbreaking read. Please know we’re thinking of you both, sending virtual hugs. This dying part is the pox.
Oh Nagi, Dozer will be thought of and reminisced about for a long long time by people in all walks of life and from many different countries. At this moment all of us have our fingers and toes crossed that he, and you, get to have those wonderful moments you speak of.
Love your Dozer stories and feel your tears!
Im so sorry to hear about Dozer. My golden had a stroke at 14, I Need not say more. I Just had to say goodby to my 19 yr old tuxedo boy. It hurts, we cry. We are llucky to have them so long. They are our “kids” Peace to you.
My heart bleeds for you Nagi, Dozer is your best friend and will leave a huge hole that can’t be refilled in your heart xo
Aaaww too sad. Stay close to each other while you say goodbye ❤️ Think of all the great years past. Hugs
Im so sorry for your loss Nagi. Thinking of you xx
All the love to you and darling dozer.
Sending hearts and hugs to you and Dozer ❤️❤️❤️❤️
God, this is too sad 😞 😭
Arohanui, Nagi me Dozer 🙌💛
Sharing your loss.
Thank you for sharing ‘Life of Dozer’ you are both going through so much at this time. Our beautiful Toby was 15 when he just couldn’t go on any longer. It was a very sad day but we knew we would have to say our goodbyes 😢 these beautiful four legged people are our family, never easy but never forgotten. You take care ❤️🥰❤️
Sending all my love to you both x
Oh Nagi, I am heartbroken for you. Sending so much love to you & Dozer, so many of us know what you are going through. I have no real words that will help. Sorry, love Sue
Dear Nagi. My heart goes out to you and Dozer.💐💗
All the very best to you both Nagi – it is the hardest part of loving isn’t it? Grief and gratitude come along together, and the latter will help you through that ‘hole in your heart’ feeling, asa time goes by. Loved but never forgotten – thank you for sharing Dozer with us all.
Tears in my eyes, wish you the precious time at home with your beautiful boy x
Sending you Nagi and Dozer loads of love. Thanks for always making me smile reading your Life of Dozer segments. My heart goes out to you both xx