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. ❤️
“recipetineats” is booked in my web favorites as “Dozer Updates” – end December last year my incredible boxing coach fell to his death in a tragic hiking accident, we’d just been discussing the exciting news that he was going to adopt a dog this year, he’d been waiting such a long time for this to happen and just wanted a dog that needed to be loved, please tell Dozer that an amazingly awesome person is waiting for him, someone who loves the mountains, the beaches, food and having fun just as much as he does – both of you are in my heart and my prayers, big big huggzzz
I have enjoyed Dozer updates over the years. Sad to see this one though. Thinking of you Nagi and Dozer, love to you both from New Zealand.
Sending you all big hugs and a lot of love!
Love you, Dozer!
❤️🫂
Oh Nagi, All my love to you and Dozer. Sending prayers
Nagi, I’m so sorry to hear about Dozer. I lost my 17-year-old cat Chester in October, so I know how you feel when your closest companion leaves. I hope Dozer can come home for a final farewell. My sincere condolences.
Dogs are “special” kinds of people who become such integral parts of our lives. They show us that the best things in life are simple joy in every day and when it’s time for them to leave they take a part of our heart with them.
Dear Nagi, I am so very sad for you, thank you for sharing all the news of Dozer with everyone. You and Dozer are in my thoughts and sending love to you both.
So sorry to hear about dozer I love his stories, he’s having the best life ever right until he crosses the rainbow. I will think of him every day.
Sending love and compassion to you and Dozer.
Sending you massive hugs, and all the pats and snuggles to Dozer. The goodest of good boys who has had the most amazing life with you, Nagi 💙
I’m so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to both of you. Dozer is so lucky to have you as his mom, giving him such love and care.
My thoughts and love are with you and Dozer at this incredibly difficult time. I hope you can both feel all the love that is being sent to you from around the world world🐾💙🩷
Nagi and Dozer. My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. Dozer has been so lucky to have you for all of his life. He has definitely reached far and wide and touched the hearts of so many of us. What a truly beautiful and special boy. Sending big hugs x
Ohhh Nagi!!!! My heart is breaking for you and Dozer!! Sending all my love to you both and hope that you get well earned cherished memories together in his final moments 🩷🩷🩷
My prayers are with you and Dozer. Cherish the time you have together.
So sorry to hear of Dozer’s decline. I wish him a gentle end surrounded by love
Love and hugs to you both
🩷💚😇🙏☺️ For You & Dozer. 🐶🙏😇💚🩷
My heart goes out to you. Us doggie people have all experienced the highs and lows of sharing our lives with a dog, and the ultimate sadness, when we have to say goodbye to the most beloved of our family. Take comfort when the time comes, he has lived the best life.
Love and hugs to you, Nagi, and Dozer! xxxx
Thanks for sharing a beautiful love story. What a pal, Dozier is. Always supportive, always by your side.