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. ❤️
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
Oh Nagi, you have been joined by a thousand x a thousand who are feeling your pain rignt now.
No words can express my sorrow for you right now.
Dozer, you have traveled over the Rainbow Bridge, you will be so missed. Remember Nagi will always be close in thoughts ’till you.meet again. Meanwhile enjoy that beach over there with all your golden friends.
Know you are loved and missed. We, your friends, will do our best to comfort your Nagi, OK?
Hugs, pats, scritches and kisses.
Gwen
All the best – your dear Dozer has produced many smiles in our household. He’s beautiful and you have been a wonderful Mum to him . All the best to you both x
I hope you get some more happy time with Dozer, very best wishes from me and my fur kid Quin
I’m so sorry this is happening. We had sister from the same litter and they died (age 14) about 5 months apart. It is absolutely devastating and heartbreaking. Praying for a peaceful transition for Dozer and hugs and prayers for you.
So sorry to read about Dozer you will be lost for a while without your faithful friend and shadow. But, remember how blessed you were to have such a wonderful companion. 💕
Dear Nagi
My heart aches for you and Dozer…he is your child and you love him as such.
Enjoy cuddles, licks and nuzzles while you can.
Our beautiful GR boy, Huddy, is nearly 13, and looks just like Dozer. We dread the time when he leaves us.
Love and light to you, Nagi and Dozer 🙏🙏
Your beautiful boy dozer! It has been a dream watching you guys together. I lost my 2 GR a year apart in 2023 & 2024, so I feel your pain. It’s still so raw.
I did open my heart to my girl Bonnie a 1year old GR and she has definitely help me heal.
The your time with the next few weeks, enjoy every moment with your boy.
He is loved by so many and I’m sure most have never met him but we know him through you sharing your life together so thank you
Your beautiful boy dozer! It has been a dream watching you guys together. I lost my 2 GR a year apart in 2023 & 2024, so I feel your pain. It’s still so raw.
I did open my heart to my girl Bonnie a 1year old GR and she has definitely help me heal.
The your time with the next few weeks, enjoy every moment with your boy.
He is loved by so many and I’m sure most have never met him but we know him through you sharing your life together so thank you
Nagi I’m so sorry! It’s a terrible thing to go through. You’ve given him such a beautiful life and he loves you so much. Nothing that can be said will take the pain away but I’m sure if he could speak he’d say ‘Thank you Mum, I had a wonderful time’. Sending you both lots of love
I am crying with you my dear friend Nagi (I know we don’t know each other but I’m claiming you as my buddy in spirit). And to you Dozer, what a champion you’ve been all these years and even now when life’s playing its final song, you’re still charming us and breaking all of our hearts again. You hold on for as long as you can Dozer. Your mummy is broken but she’s one tough chick. She will be ok. Nagi, we are all beside you. Recipe or no recipe. ❤️
Sending you both love and hope Dozer can grace your insta squares in the future, but as fur Mum’s we understand that like us, we can’t fight their timing either. As heartbreaking as that is for us.
So traumatic saying goodbye to a best friend. I hope knowing that you gave him a wonderful life and you’re his best friend too helps a little.
These beautiful animals steal our hearts and souls. They love us unconditionally and they’ll always be in our hearts..thinking of you and Dozer 💔💔🙏🙏
Dearest Nagi and Dozer,
Sending all our love to you both, and many virtual hugs and ear scritches, belly rubs, snoot boops, and snuggles ❤️
May this last chapter be a blessing and full of beautiful moments and memories, just as the other 13 years have been. Dozer, you brave, sweet boy, i hope you are not in too much discomfort, and Nagi, i am in awe of your bravery, too ❤️
Read this while sitting next to my own pup, my best friend, and was bawling and wiping my tears in his fur just from reading the title.
You have both brought so much joy and love to the world, we thank you for all the smiles and laughter, bringing us together over a love of food and beautiful companion animals ❤️
My heart is breaking for you both. I wish dogs could live forever.
Love from sam and sonny 🐶
I am weeping. I know the pain. I think of Caesar Milan the dog whisper .. our precious animals teach how to live and let go. Bless U as U release your beauty Dozer to doggie heaven. Thinking of U ❤️
I have no words nagi. I have lost 2 dogs last year and it’s genuinely the worst thing I’ve ever been through. My daughter has a 7 month old Goldie. I absolutely know it doesn’t help but my goodness this beautiful and his adorable mumma has touched my heart in so many ways. You and dozer are a wonderful partnership that will endure. I’m so so sad to read this. Sending all the love and strength in the world. 🐾🐾🐾🌹🌹♥️♥️
As a fellow golden mum (11 years but having some larangeal issues) I’m tearing up reading your post. My thoughts are with you both xx
Nagi, such a brave boy, he is hanging on for you because he knows you will be utterly heartbroken. He has given you and us readers such great, funny segments.
Take some comfort Nagi knowing we are feeling your pain. ❤️
Our fur kids love us unconditionally.
Big hugs. 😘😘😘❤️❤️
Hi Nagi and Dozer
When I first opened a recipe from your website a couple of years ago I was througly impressed but I fell more in love with the little Dozer updates. Sending Dozer much love and prayers 🙏❤️ and big hugs for you.