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. ❤️
This is one of the worst heartbreaks a human can endure. Sending all our love and big big hugs from Queensland Nagi and Dozer 🫂💔
You have both been so lucky to have found each other in this lifetime.
Sending love for both of you in this chapter. The whole RTE community is thinking of you.
X
Sending love Nagi ❤️😢
Both you dears Negi and dahling Dozer, wishing you both healthy and happy life. Negi I/we are all sure dear Dozer will come out of his health related issues with the flying colours. My and ours prayers for both of you !! watch it every thing will be honky dorry !!
Once again sending good vibes and LOVE to you both. ❤️
Dozer is famous and loved on the other side of the world from Sydney. From the east coast of the US, I and my two fur babies send love and virtual frozen treats to Dozer. And a human tear-filled hug.
Sending you love and hugs, hopefully Dozer will come home to enjoy special times
Such a beautiful love. It has been a privilege to observe your connection. My heart is breaking for your pain. X
Thank you for the joy and smiles!!❤️
I love to see how totally devoted you are to Dozer (as it should be.). He is blessed beyond measure to have you as “his human” and I know he has brought immense joy to your life. I love to see a fellow dog lover give their fur baby the best life and Dozer has had a wonderful and full life!! Bless you and Dozer!! 🌹 ❤️ my sweet Sadie crossed the rainbow bridge a few years back and I left my job to care for her during her final months and I don’t regret it!! From one dog lover to another, you are giving him the best care!!
My heart breaks for you and Dozer, not just a dog, the baby and the king of his castle. May Dozer go gentle to the Rainbow Bridge. I’m sorry for your pain and heartache. May God comfort both of you.
Love love Dozer
Dogs are just the best – so heartbreaking when it is their time to go mainly because of just how much we love them they truly are family – they expect so little and give back so much everyday
Hugs and best wishes to you Nagi and of course glorious Dozer ❤️💙
Oh Nagi. Sending you and Dozer big hugs 🤗😢🥰
So many prayers for a life you love so much! All your heart aches are felt… doggos become us when we love so fiercely. I wish peace and love to you and yours…
Good evening from Edmonton Alberta Canada,
You have touched my heart with so much joy and love for you and your official taster Dozer. I am with you in your time of suffering separation from your beloved loyal companion through it all. We are proud of you, but also I will send my love and prayers and summons my tree little angels 15yrs, 15& half and my last one was 19 yrs with us, I also had to resign myself to letting them go, Each 2 yrs apart, my last one 2yrs ago and still grieve for them. Our loving pets must leave us and go over the Rainbow Bridge. I console myself knowing they are waiting to be with us again. I want to share my pets love to you, and truly believe in your pain. You will eventually slowly start to accept but don’t feel guilty if you find yourself grieving, take all the time you need, I will be there in mind sending courage and support on your worst days. Hugs and love from my tree angels “Pogi” “Rosa” and “Benson” they are there with your loving Dozer. Joanne.
Beautifully said Joanne xx
Thinking of you at this difficult time. You’re fortunate to be able to spend these last days devoting your love to Dozer.
I am crying with you all the way. Think of the good times, how you have given him ALL the love there is to give, and Dozer knows and will take away with him that you love him SO VERY, VERY MUCH. You have been a gift to DOZER every single day since you first cuddled as a pup.
You take care Nagi, my heart hurts for Dozer going through this. Our fur friends shouldn’t have to suffer like this, they bring us so much love and joy to our lives. Tell him his friends from California, USA, love you both for all the joy you bring to us. Not to mention the yummy recipes. 🐾🐾❤️
Sending you and Dozer Love and light from East coast of 🇨🇦 Canada. 😘😘😘
Last week we said goodbye to our 15.2 year old Labrador. We used an at home service to assist his passing. All his family around him holding his paws. Snuggles and scratches. We miss him dearly but I will always look back at it as a beautiful way to say goodbye. I wish the same for you and Dozer.
All of us who have been where you are right now feel your pain on a very personal level. A friend once told me that when you lose a beloved pet you should feel the sadness but have no regrets because you love him with all your heart for every single day of his life and there’s no doubt that he knows that. He is a fabulous boy who has had the most amazing 13.9 years. Who wouldn’t want to have had his life?!! Sending hugs from Arizona.
Sending you all the love . I can’t say much more because I’ve been there ❤️