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. ❤️
Hugs and kisses to you both & much love.
I’m so sorry. Truly. I know the sorrow in losing a loved family pet, a cherished member. In my case, two cats who lived to 22 and 16 years of age. My heart goes out to you.
For Dozers final chapter let him enjoy any food he wants including JBs French treats. He deserves to go out in style fit for the king he is. Huge hugs Nagi, saying goodbye to our furbabies is very hard indeed, but the joy they have given us are the wonderful things to remember them by ♥️♥️♥️
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My heart goes out to you, Nagi. We’ve all loved following Dozer’s stories and feeling his presence through your posts, blog, and videos. He will be so deeply missed but never forgotten. Thank you for sharing him with all of us. Sending you so much love and hugs during this incredibly difficult time, and keeping Dozer in my prayers.
Oh Nagi – what a very lucky dog Dozer is, to have had you as an owner. This is never an easy journey. 😢Thinking of you so much and praying for strength and courage and whatever decision you make. 😏xxx
Sending Dozer and you Nagi lots of love,and kisses xxx
I cried reading this and I’m so sorry you have found yourself here so soon. It is so hard. Wishing for a peaceful and pain free ending for your beautiful boy.
I have loved Dozers stories that you have shared with us all, and am heartbroken for the sadness that you must be feeling. Enjoy every minute with your beautiful boy, you are not crying alone 🥰
Sending the bestest wishes to both you, Dozer and Nagi.
Dear Nagi,
I am sending you both strength and hugs.in this difficult time.
I feel & share your pain losing a loved one.
Thinking of you all and especially Dozer. We too have been there over the years our boys have been 16, 13 and our childhood family girl was 19. It’s a credit to the love (and I think good Nagi food) that he has had such a wonderful beautiful life. The Life of Dozer would make a great kids book. Love to you all XX
Nagi, you are much loved ❤️❤️ be strong, love & light ❤️❤️ Nagi & Dozer.
Im so sorry to read the news of Dozer. Our fur babies creep into our hearts and there’s never enough time with them. He has had such a wonderful life with you.
Sending love and hoping his trip to the rainbow bridge is peaceful and full of love ❤️
Dear Nagi and gorgeous Dozer. I have cried a thousand tears with you. Your love for Dozer is so pure and wonderful to watch. I wish you both the happiest of times together, for however long that may be xx
Dear Nagi,
Big hugs to you and Dozer, my heart breaks for you as I lost my best friend Maggie Golden Retriever @15 years – more than 8 years ago. I miss her everyday, xxx
Thinking of you and Dozer, Nagi! You have given him the BEST life, with so much love and treats. Thank you for sharing this with us. All our love ❤️ x
Hi Nagi and Dozer..silent reader,cheerer and fan of Dozer!😊If only we can gift them years from ours so we can have them longer but we can only enjoy moments while we have them.Thank you for sharing HIM to us and to the world.
Lots of love❤️❤️❤️
Big love xx
Sending all the love in the world. Your boy knows he has been utterly loved ❤️
Dear Nagi, what a beautiful gift you can give to Dozer. Your time is so precious and truly the example of what love is. Thinking of you and hugging my own fur babies tight xx