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. ❤️
My heart is heavy, I could only imagine what your going through, he is your child. Sending you both lots of hugs & kisses, love you Dozer! 💙
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Sending love and hugs from New Zealand
My heart is heavy, I could only imagine what your going through, he is your child. Sending you both lots of hugs & kisses, love you Dozer! 💙
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Oh Nagi sending you & Dozer so much love. ❤️❤️…our hearts are breaking for you both.
Sending warm hugs and love to you both.
Sending so much love and hope and light that your boy gains enough strength to kick around a bit longer and eat his icy poles xx
Not me crying on my lunch break at work. 🙁 good old Dozer. He’s had the best life ever with you. I firmly believe that the animals we love never leave us and their spirits remain until we can cross over and join them. Much love to you and Dozer.
Lots of love to you and Dozer!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Dozer Nagi. Keep strong xxx
As I write this, I have tears rolling down my cheeks because I feel for you during this time.
I know how hard it is to lose a part of your family that is so innocent, so loving, so forgiving, so patient, so perfect and that makes even your worst day so much better.
Every time I see your post about Dozer, I hope and pray that it’s news that he has gotten better and has returned home.
I do hope that he is able to come home even if it’s just for a short period of time before he leaves this place.
My heart goes out to you.
God Bless beautiful & loving Dozer. What a darling, and wonderful life he had alongside you! Big hug.💖💫💖
Sweet Dozer, thank you for being you. Sending much love to you & your mum Nagi. 💕💕💕
Nagi, I am with you … and with Dozer. Cherish the memories and make the most of whatever time you have together… My thoughts and prayers are with you and Dozer always.. Lots of Love, Caro
My heart goes out to you Nagi.
Dozer has been wrapped in your love every day of his life. 12.9 years of companionship, trust, and quiet understanding don’t disappear—they live on in the bond you share. Sitting with him now is an act of deep devotion. He knows he is safe. He knows he is loved. And he has never been alone.
You’ve given your beautiful boy a full life—and what he has given you will always remain.
We are all holding you both so close right now. There is so much love for Dozer even in this hard and uncertain moment. Take things one breath at a time. Thank you for sharing these precious final chapters.
Let’s take this journey together as I’ve faced it several times 🥰
Sending you and Dozer much love and healing. It’s never easy seeing our furry family not feeling well. Love on him as much as you possibly can. Xoxo
Biggest love to you and Dozer. My heart hurts for you 💔