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. ❤️
So heartbreaking 💔
Sending love and hugs to you and Dozer.
Sending hugs from afar. Coming to the end is never easy. X
I am crying reading your update. Darling Dozer, you are both in my thoughts. xxx
Much love and hugs to both of you xo
Heartfelt sympathy & a lot of love being sent your way.
Bless you Both 💕🥰
Sending love to you Nagi, gorgeous Dozer and Dozers family and friends xx
I’m so sorry to hear this Nagi. It’s the most difficult time, what a loved puppy he is. Thank you for sharing and take it slow during this time xxx
So very sad to lose your best friend/mate. My heart goes out to both you and the family/recipetin eats family who will surely miss him terribly, but memories of his happy days will always be with you.
Love love love your recipes!! I’ve made so many of your meals, I’ve lost count…
All my love and prayers for you and Dozer. It’s hard, I know. He will be missed!
Since finding your page YEARS ago my kids have grown up knowing Dozer. For awhile they referred to your recipes as ‘Dozers owners recipes!’
Thanks for sharing his joy with us.
My heart goes out to you Nagi…I know, I know how hard it is to let go for the sake of Dozer and knowing how much you will miss him. Big hug for your breaking heart🥰❤️🩹
Sending tight hugs to u hun and some extra neck rubs for dear Dozer. His loveable sweet nature reminds me so much of my Sheltie Apache who was my little shadow for 16.5 years. These furbabies tale up such a big space in our hearts and I wish you peace and strength Nagi. – Izzy xo
I’m so sorry you’re on this journey. Sending hugs and prayers at this difficult time🙏🏻
Dozer is such a big part of Recipe Tin Eats, love the photos of him in your books. I think anyone who has or has had a dog in their lives completely understands the love we have for our dogs, and the love our dogs give us. There is nothing like it.
My thoughts are with you as you go through this time, no sugar coating, it is the pits…. you will never regret this time you are spending with your precious boy, Thinking of you,
Whenever checking out RTE a feeling of warmth and a smile would occur. What a wonderful journey both of you have taken us on, thankyou Nagi and Dozer.
Thank you for allowing us a small glimpse into the beautiful life you two have had. It has been a true honor to witness such joy and love.
I was devastated to hear about Dozer, he is a beautiful soul and I pray that he will come through this terrible time, hang in there Nagi, no words will make this any easier for you
Sending lots of loving wishes during this heart breaking time in yours and Dozers lives 😢
Sending you all the love xx