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. ❤️
I have loved watching you & Dozer over the last. Hooke of years. God bless you both on this journey of love.
The relationship you have with Dozer is beautiful – you have made people’s lives more thoughtful and loving. The Dozer photos in your recipe books bring the recipes to life. I didn’t need more recipe books and you have generously shared so many recipes on line but when I saw Dozer of course I had to have those books. Thinking of you and thank you for the gift of Dozer in our lives as well
Such a beautiful companion he has been. So sad to see his life ebbing away. Thinking of you.
Nagi, sending you and Dozer love and hugs 🦮🐾
Sorry to hear about your loyal friend. Those are hard times for sure. Dogs are just so amazing and so tolerant of all our flaws…I sincerely hope for some more precious time with Dozer but rest assured that you seem to have provided him with a great doggy life. All the best, Sophie
Wishing you and Dozer the best quality time together.
Dear Nagi, I am so sorry for the heartache you are feeling now. You have been a fantastic mom to Dozer, and I know how much he loves you in return.
Take care, L
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My dog years ago had fits. I put mu hand on his head and he didn’t have a fit after that.
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I gasped when I opened this post and now I am crying. This is the hardest part of pet ownership but you have been a great mom to Dozer and a wonderful virtual friend to all of us for sharing his life and happy adventures. If God knows when even a sparrow falls, he certainly knows how special Dozer is to everyone. May you have peace and comfort, Nagi.
Heartfelt wishes to you and Dozer. I have loved seeing him in your posts and he will be missed. Sending love at such a difficult time. 💞
I’m so sorry your beloved Dozer is unwell and I’m glad that I got to know him through your recipe book and blogs. Take care and enjoy Dozer’s last days. Kind regards Rita
Virtual hugs and positive thoughts from California. Hoping Dozer has peace and plenty of love for this saddest of times.
Take care and lots of love to Dozer. They are irreplaceable and an act of God in our lives.
I want to thank you for the multiple recipes you put up and each one from each country is just fantastic. It keeps me creative and my family happy. Thank you for opening up the world of food and cooking.
Dozer is the main reason I follow you.
It hurts so much when they are ill and when they have to leave us. My thoughts are with you and Dozer during this difficult time.
Oh, Nagi, my heart is breaking for you, having experienced this myself. I’m looking at my 2 and thinking of all the happiness fur babies bring. Sending much love to you both. Rob xxx
This is a very sad and hard time for you. He is a beautiful boy. Love and prayers to you and Dozer ❤️ 🙏 xxx
Dogs are Angels without wings sent down from Heaven to be with their own soulmate – Us. They choose Us. I know too well what it’s like to grow old with my fur baby and God wants them back after a while so they can continue living their best life. Hugs to you and to Dozer – he knows you have given him his best life and will continue to do so when he’s ready to cross to Rainbow Bridge. xx
Nagi, I’m so very sorry you and Dozer are going through this. I know you’ll cherish all the fur snuggles and kitchen love you shared. You have both been fortunate to have had each other in such a fine relationship for so long. He’s passing through this world, but what a fine life you have given him!
Dear Nagi, soak up the most beautiful quality time with your boy Dozer. Make more memories, more pats, more cuddles. There will never be enough, get as many as you can. Saying the long goodbye is the hardest part of loving them. But loving them is the easiest part of life. Thinking of you, lots of love to both you and Dozer xx
Sending love and prayers your way ! Hoping Dozer and you find peace. Thank you for all the recipes and stories! God bless you both