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. ❤️
Sending love and hugs. Dozer has been such a big and beautiful part of your story, our heart goes out to you both. Take care.
Oh Nagi, I feel your pain. Our baby is nearly 18 and we are facing the heartbreaking decision of how long? Wishing you strength and love Betsy
Been wonderful watching Dozer having the best life ♥️♥️♥️may is last days be as loving and pain free, I will miss him😢
I can’t stop crying. I went through this recently. I enjoyed reading about Dozer’s interactions with you and RTE group and his love of gourmet meals. The joy of sharing a life with a lovely dog. My heart goes out to you, Nagi.
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Dear Nagi and Dozer, my heart goes out to both of you. I know what it is to love a pet, and i feel for you deeply. Please know you are both in my heart and in my prayers. My face is wet with tears.
So sorry to here about Dozer he has been so much part of getting to know you both and your journey your love for him has been as inspirational as you and your generosity to everyone💔
To Nagi and Dozer, enjoy time together, sending big hugs from Perth, WA xx
Aw Nagi my heart is in my mouth reading this. Sending you and the legend that is Dozer much love ❤️
Dozer was your family, be proud because you gave him a beautiful life.
Thinking of you. We know how hard it is, but that doesn’t make it any easier for you.
Thinking of you both 🌸
I cannot begin to tell you how sad I am for you and Dozer. I have followed Dozer for a long time now, and I look at my pup, who turns 9yo in a week and wonder how I will cope when she (Annie) starts her final journey.
Annie has given me so much love and joy over the last few years, I don’t know how I will cope when she’s gone.
Annie was a rescue dog and we say that we rescued each other.
I know just how you feel Nagi, we had to put our gorgeous little dog Maisy 15years old down in October‘25, she suddenly took ill, we took her to the vet and after just a couple of hours she was gone. “They say if you’ve never had a dog pass away you’ve never felt real heartache.” I miss her sooo much. Elaine.
Thank you for sharing your life with Dozer. I know it has bought many a great deal of joy and laughter relating your stories to our own vigilant fridge guardians.
Please take good care of yourself. It is a difficult time but there are thousands of us who I am know send their love and support for you both. Add another hug.
I feel your pain Nagi. You and dozer are in my prayers.
Oh Nagi, feeling for you – we’ve been through this and well n truly know what a hard time it is –
Sending our hugs – stay strong.
Nagi,
My thoughts are with you and your beloved Dozer. They are just so precious x
Nagi my hopes and prayers go out to you and dozer god bless both of you
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