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. ❤️
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 ❤️
Nagi, thank you so much for sharing Dozer with us! Seeing Dozer on your Instagram stories and on your posts has brought a smile to my face every time. The goodest boy. Sending love from the US. xx
There is no greater companion, no better friend. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Thinking of you and Dozer 🎈
Sending you much love and courage Nagi on the journey ahead. Love and hugs to Dozer who has shared a most incredible life with you.
I feel your pain. xx
Dozer will go with love. What more can you ask.
Sending love and hugs to you and Dozer❤️🐾 Thank you for sharing the Life of Dozer with us all 🥰
Sending all my love and hope you get to bring Dozer home for lots of his favorite things as i did with my Dozer, sadly he didn’t get to be an old boy but for the 8yrs i had him he was the bestest boy, he had a week of fillet steak, BBQ Chicken and donuts and lots of love from his favorite hoomans xx
I cried. I have been there a few times in my life. Feeling your pain. Dozer was one of the luckiest boys ever. What a great journey you had together. Sending lots of hugs.
Love you Dozer, praying for you, God Bless🙏❤️
The happiness you have shared with each other will always be in your heart.
My prayers are with you, the end of a life story is very difficult. Please let us know how he is doing..
Dear Nagi, I too cry for you both. I have also.loved deeply precious fur babies, and lost them.
This is not about me, it is about you both.
Please know that I am only one of many, many whose heart aches, and breaks for you. There is nothing I can say, no words to bring comfort at this time. No platitudes. I am deeply sorry and can only let you know that my heart is with you and to know that you will find some degree of comfort in the.arms of those who love you both. Alison.
Thinking of you at this time. We said goodbye to our fur baby at beginning of of Dec. It’s been hard, but the memories have kept us going. Sending Love to you and Dozer 🥺
He’s the goodest boi and he deserves to spend his last chapter at home with you as his guiding light. Sending so much love to you and your beautiful Dozer at this difficult time.
This is truly heartbreaking…
Sending lots of love and prayers.
My heart breaks for you Nagi. We are still recovering from the loss of our little fur baby who gave us 17 years of love. She crossed the bridge January 18th. I know what you are going through and sending all my love to you.
Coming from a life where animals were always around when I was growing up, I thought SO long & hard about bring a pup home when our daughter was 7.
I kept thinking of the unbearable heartaches I had experienced when each of my much adored pets eventually went on to pet heaven.
Silly silly me……….I moved the focus to the endless & abundant joy experienced when they were here & the unmatched love they brought.
My daughter is now 12, understands the circle of life & knows to cherish the time with her dog, however long or short.
In signing off I will say, lucky lucky you & lucky lucky Dozer, a bond that many here will envy.
Enjoy the precious time – thank you for sharing it with us……..extra pats & iceblocks for Dozer from us all 🙂 XXX
I am so sad to see how Dozer is not well and having had and still have 2 wonderful dogs and having lost them when their time is up, I know how hard it can be but their love, loyalty and memories stay forever,
Sending massive hugs
Dear Nagi, our sincere condolences go out to you and your family and prayers and cuddles to Dozer. We have raised and lost our own 3 Golden Retrievers and they are no doubt our angels in a fur coat. We wish you both all the love and strength in the world. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Love Heather, Greg, Chelsea GR at 9.5 and Clancy GR who is 3. xx