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. ❤️
Oh, Nagi. I’ve been thinking of both you and Dozer so much since your first update that he was in ICU with pneumonia. Thanks for sharing this latest update (though I couldn’t help but cry reading it), I hope you get to bring him home to share some more happy moments before you say goodbye. It’s not fair they live such shorter lives compared to our own.
Sending you so much love.
Nagi, I wish you and Doser the best loving days together as long as possible.
We are all in the wings sending love while you spend this time with Dozer. He is yours and always will be but you made him into our nations mascot, and for that we are so grateful.
Sending so much love to you and Dozer! 💛💛💛💛💛
Dear Nagi and Dozer. I’m sending my love to you both. I have been following you for a few years now, and your journey with Dozer. My heart is breaking for you and I will send my love and strength to you both. I’ve been though that journey so I can understand. Love you both.
Karen
Illinois USA 🇺🇸
Thank you for thinking of us with this update while we are thinking of you ❤️ Love to you and Dozer x
Dozer, I am crying after reading Nagi’s post about your health. You dear, darling soul…I hope with all my might that you are able to go home with your deeply loved Nagi for some moments of joy and mountains of love.
Nagi, you are in my thoughts and I am holding you in my heart. We have all dragged ourselves down the track of finality with our beloved dogs. Be kind to yourself. Much love, Krista and Luna sends many licks too
Dear Nagi & Dozer, sending you both HUGS and strength through this final chapter. xox
Sending all my love to you and Dozer. I lost my 16 year old Rosie last year and I know the pain. But the love lasts forever!💔
Sending lots of love and special hugs to you and your beautiful Dozer xxxxx
My heart goes out to you and Dozer. I have walked this path several times; it is so very painful. ‘Everything that lives dies’. Yes, it’s the natural order of things but that does not lessen the hurt. Big hug.
My heart is hurting so much right now. I am shedding tears for you both. Beautiful relationship. I pray that somehow you’ll be comforted. You gave him the best always. 🩷
Nagi The unconditional love between you and Dozer is so beautiful and special.
Xx
Thinking of beautiful Dozer and you ❤️
Thinking of you both. 🐾
Oh Nagi, this is so very sad. I feel for you. The beautiful memories Dozer and you have is beautiful and to always cherished. He will be with you everyday. Many hugs and love. Xx
Some of the million tears are coming from your many followers who are so grateful that you have shared your love for Dozer. In a world that seems to increasingly more worrying, our dogs are a ray of much needed sunshine. Sending love to you all.
So very very sad for you both.
I’m teary as I know the pain.
I pray he gets to come and rest and be with the people he loves
Thinking of you beautiful Nagi, you have lots of people that love you & Doze
I’m so sorry to hear about Dozer. 😢Whatever the path ahead is, he knows he’s had the best life with you. Ive been in your shoes many times in my 62yrs and have done so much to help in my pets hospitalisation, recovery and finally their end path and it’s never easy. Sending you both so much strength and love. Xx🙏🏻❤️