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. ❤️
Sending you and Dozer Big Loving Hugs Nagi. Thank you for sharing Dozer’s journey which is so very personal for you.
Love and prayers for both you and Dozer., from New Zealand. XXX
So much love to you and your Dozer.
You are a light to so many as he is your light and you both deserve all the kindness and grace the world can give you xx
Sending Aroha from NZ. Love Dozer just as much as I love the mojo your recipes has put back in my love of cooking at 64 😊
Kia kaha | Stay Strong
Sending love to you both….thank you for sharing Dozer with all of us….it’s been a joy…
Wishing you & Dozer love& peace. Take all the time you need.
Like many of your readers and followers, I’m literally in tears, and I’m not one to usually cry. I have both you and Dozer in my thoughts and hope that when the time comes, knowing that you’ve had the most wonderful pet in Dozer, brings you some comfort. There are so many that have never received that gift. Sending you big hugs xxx
Sending you all the love in the world, Nagi and Dozer. xxx
Praying the final chapter can be written on your terms. 🙏
What a beautiful boy. What a fighter! And what a wonderful “hu-mum” you are to Dozer to take this time to make his last memories and yours so special. Big hugs to you both x
So much love coming for you and sweet Dozier. So sorry you are going through this
Sending love Nagi ❤️😢
Both you dears Negi and dahling Dozer, wishing you both healthy and happy life. Negi I/we are all sure dear Dozer will come out of his health related issues with the flying colours. My and ours prayers for both of you !! watch it every thing will be honky dorry !!
Once again sending good vibes and LOVE to you both. ❤️
Sending you love and hugs, hopefully Dozer will come home to enjoy special times
Oh Nagi. Sending you and Dozer big hugs 🤗😢🥰
Good evening from Edmonton Alberta Canada,
You have touched my heart with so much joy and love for you and your official taster Dozer. I am with you in your time of suffering separation from your beloved loyal companion through it all. We are proud of you, but also I will send my love and prayers and summons my tree little angels 15yrs, 15& half and my last one was 19 yrs with us, I also had to resign myself to letting them go, Each 2 yrs apart, my last one 2yrs ago and still grieve for them. Our loving pets must leave us and go over the Rainbow Bridge. I console myself knowing they are waiting to be with us again. I want to share my pets love to you, and truly believe in your pain. You will eventually slowly start to accept but don’t feel guilty if you find yourself grieving, take all the time you need, I will be there in mind sending courage and support on your worst days. Hugs and love from my tree angels “Pogi” “Rosa” and “Benson” they are there with your loving Dozer. Joanne.
Sending you much love and courage Nagi on the journey ahead. Love and hugs to Dozer who has shared a most incredible life with you.
I feel your pain. xx
Dozer will go with love. What more can you ask.
My heart breaks for you Nagi. We are still recovering from the loss of our little fur baby who gave us 17 years of love. She crossed the bridge January 18th. I know what you are going through and sending all my love to you.
Sending you and Dozer the biggest hugs Nagi. I’m so sorry you are going through this. I hope that you can enjoy this final chapter together and make some beautiful memories. 🤍🤍🤍
Please do what you need to do and please take time for you. x
Sending all the love to you and all the kisses to Dozer. What an amazing life you have given him. Xx
Darling Dozer…I can feel the love…rest well …mans best friend..you dearest boy xxx