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
Update: I am brokenhearted to share that he didn’t make it. See the Dozer Tribute post here.
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, so sorry Nagi for your loss.
Oh Nagi I lost my beloved dog a year ago and I know exactly how you feel.
My thoughts are with yoi.
Prayers for Dozer
Lots of love
Sending lots of cyber hugs and love to you and Dozer from Cape Town South Africa.
Take care.
Oh Nagi….my prayers are with you and Dozer. My tears flooded my key board as I was reading. I went through similar a year ago with my sweet companion girl. Enjoy these wonderful moments you have with that precious boy. We’ll see them again.
You have given Dozer the most wonderful life! Saying that last good bye is one of the most difficult things you will ever have to do. Wishing you both comfort and peace in this last bit of time together.
It breaks my heart to see Dozer leave us but he is such a lucky boy to be so loved and to have lived the good life that you provided him with. I hope he is somewhere happy while he watches down on you.
Nagi my darlin’, it is never fun when our pets leave us. If I could, I would send you my heart to help with the hurt. Take care, I’ll say some prayers for you.
Hello dear Nagi, I am so sad to read this. I truly enjoyed every moment of your Dozer stories. My thoughts and love go to you both. He was so very lucky for your love and his love for you. Blessings.
So sorry you are going through this. We just dealt with that Dec 27/25. Loved Dozer and all his travels. My heart goes out to you
Hugs, pats and love to your beautiful boy, Dozer and love and strength to you, Nagi. What a lucky dog he is to have you. X
I started following you years ago and I always looked forward to seeing Dozer’s antics. The love you and Dozer share has brought me a lot of happiness. I’m sending strength and love.
Dozer, I’m crying my eyes out as I type this! Please hang on for a while longer! You have the greatest Mom in the entire world!
I’m so so sorry. Dozer is such a good boy. Thinking of you through this last sad chapter. He will be so missed by everyone. He’s one in a million
Love Dozer and am in tears. He’s had such a wonderful life, but it’s so so hard to say goodbye and be without the one you love more than anything. I have been through it too many times. Thinking of you both xxxx
Think of the good times, memories and love he brought you over the years. It is very difficult losing such a loyal ans loving companion. Love and best wishes to both of you.❤️
Oh, Nagi, my heart breaks for you. Sending love to you and Dozer.
My heart goes out to you Nagi. Sweet Dozer has been your precious furbaby for a very long time. I m so sorry and my prayers for you both.
So sad. Be well Dozer.
I’ll be praying for both of you To watch someone you love come to this point , is heartbreaking. specially when he brought you so much joy. Take care of yourself Nagi 🙏🙏🙏