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. ❤️
Sounds like both you and Dozer are on an emotional roller coaster. I’m so sorry. I’ve been through similar with my dog, Maui (now in Heaven). You are doing the perfect thing by taking time off to be with him as much as you can. Soak it in. He will too. ❤️ Praying for both of you and especially for you as you navigate through such a tough time. Hugs 🥰
Sending love 😘 and biggest hugs 🫂 for Dozer & you. It’s a breathtakingly sad time, hopefully you get to spend it at home together. Much love …
Sending love 😘 and biggest hugs 🫂 for Dozer & you. It’s a breathtakingly sad time, hopefully you get to spend it at home together. Much love …
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Dozer, (and Nagi) thank you for sharing your world with us. Knowing what the future holds makes it no less difficult to accept when our time is up but knowing a life has been lived full, well, with happiness and purpetual love offers a sense of comfort. You are a true fighter Dozer and when your time comes you will be missed by so many. You are so very loved.
Sending biggest love, hugs and strength to you Nagi, and your beautiful boy.
Please know you have a whole world of love and support behind you. xxxxx
Ohhh Nagi, my heart is aching for you. Both you & Dozer fill our lives with such joy! Please be kind to yourself and spend all the time you need with your beautiful boy and we will all honour both you & Dozer your previous time together.Sending you both much love, hugs and cuddles!
My prayers to you and Dozer 😇🙏🤗
I know how you feel and what you are going through my fur baby was 17 on Boxing day, Tee has dementia and we have good and bad days, I know our days are numbered but I treasure every day that I have her with me and when that final day comes, that she leaves my side to finally join her real master her Dad who I know is waiting for her, but I will miss terriblely
My heart breaks for Nagi, I desperately hope he pulls through for a while longer. But any way it happens, there will be a million people around the world with shattered hearts when his rainbow bridge appears to be crossed. And thanks to Nagi, Dozer will live forever!
I know what you are experiencing Nagi, the wrenching heartache. 💔 I’ve a 16 1/2 year old FURBABY I’ve been caregiving daily fir about a year now. SOOO STRESSFUL and WORRISOME, but I KNOW her days are slowly nearing, but so ling as she fights whom am I NOT to. God bless you sweetie and your precious boy Dozer. Prayers going out on the wings of an angel for you 🙏 both sweetie.
Nagi, sending lots of love and best wishes for Dozer as he makes his way.
I’m so sorry, we lost our precious little girl Peaches in early January and it isn’t easy. But Dozer had the best life with all the love he deserved. Sending lots of love and heaps of hugs x
I’m very sorry for everything you’re going through. I’ve already been there. I hope you feel all my energy in a hug that I send you.
Best wishes Nagi for you and Dozer, lovely boy🐾💙🐾
I have been where you are several times. Love as much as you are and Dozer will honor that and love you for that.
Our dogs lived till 16 and 17 had two sets, and yes it is sad but they have love….xo
So sad to hear this. He has lived a fantastic life with you, and I have loved hearing about his adventures. ❤️ 💔
My heart is breaking for you and your family. Just recently I lost my furbaby cat of 14yrs and my heart is still mending. They bring so much joy to our lives. Stay strong Nagi, Im sure Dozer knows how much you love him and he you xxxx
In tears reading this. Clicking the Dozer section on each recipe is the absolute highlight of my time in the kitchen. Thankyou for sharing him with us. My daughter was just asking how Dozer was doing and the last update I’d seen was when he was going home. She will be so heartbroken. Just know your heartache is shared by the world. Enjoy your precious time with him, and know when you get to heaven there will be a big floofball running to meet you.
Sending prayers to you and Dozer
How can normal people pay vet fees for animals that are old and suffering , euthanasia would be better instead of losing your rent $$ due to guilt put on by society . Like saving a mouse with an operation then finding out mice only live for a few yrs and older mice may get tumours .. Animals are being put down or looking for homes .