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. ❤️
Dear Dozer you fought so hard for your Mumma but it just wasn’t meant to be.
Rest easy beautiful boy you were so loved and will leave a gaping hole forever 😢🌈💔🐾 🥰💖
😢😢😢😢❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏
You are so very loved Dozer. Try to feel better so you can go home soon. Cuddles and kisses💜
First the post, & now the comments, have me in tears! Sending love and thoughts to you Nagi, and Dozer- give him big scratches behind the ears from all of us who are all so enthralled by a doggie we’ve never even met, but are totally smitten with. Hard times ahead, but enjoy every moment you have with him. He is lucky to have you, you have given him the best life a pup could ever want. This post breaks my heart, the hardest thing is to lose our fur babies. Sending love.
The tears are rolling down my face before I even start reading your email. Between being a nurse and a fur parent, I always live in hope, no matter what. Dozer is such a special puppstar. Sending you both virtual hugs. Thank you both for sharing and spreading so much happiness. We love you gorgeous Dozer! ❤️
Sending you & your beautiful boy Dozer so much love. We’ve been there twice with our own goldie girls & had to make the heartbreaking decision to say goodbye. Its not easy but you’ve given your Dozer the most beautiful life anyone could give him. Thinking of you xoxo
Sending lots of hugs. Thinking of you and lovely Dozer 💚💙💜
Just wanted Dozer to know i wish him a happy journey over the rainbow bridge 🌈🌉💔😭and his Mum big hugs and kisses….💔💔💔💔💔💔💔🌹
Thank you for sharing the update Nagi. Thinking of you and Dozer and all your loved ones as you go through this and sending much love
My broken heart feels your pain. As our vet said to me ‘grief is not a sign of weakness but the price of love’. Take comfort that your boy is a fighter and love him, love him, love him.
Such a good dog :'(
Please take care of yourself Nagi, as you spend as much precious time as you can with your darling Dozer. We lost our golden boy suddenly last year so can understand how heartbreaking it is to even contemplate losing a beloved best friend and member of the family. You have given Dozer the most incredible life, he is very loved!
The love of my life was a beautiful golden retreiver called ‘polly’. I’ve written her 9 yrs life in a book called ‘polly’. The eyes get you every time.
Dozer is very lucky you have you as his Mum, he’s had a wonderful life. I think most of us have been here, sending big hugs and a million tissues xxx
Still grieving mine after almost 2 years. Loved all of Dozers post. Sending love and hugs ❣️
Sending you love and hugs.
Sending you and Dozer Big Loving Hugs Nagi. Thank you for sharing Dozer’s journey which is so very personal for you.
Love and prayers for both you and Dozer., from New Zealand. XXX
So much love to you and your Dozer.
You are a light to so many as he is your light and you both deserve all the kindness and grace the world can give you xx
Sending you biggest hugs and Dozer 1 million kisses 😘
Sending Aroha from NZ. Love Dozer just as much as I love the mojo your recipes has put back in my love of cooking at 64 😊
Kia kaha | Stay Strong