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. ❤️
I’m so sorry to hear about Dozer. My good thoughts are with you and Dozer.
❤️❤️❤️
Stay strong Nagi and enjoy your time with Dozer. You two have been an amazing team through thick and thin. You both are going through tough times but just remember the great memories and fabulous times …Love to you
All thoughts with you for the joy you both bring to the world
Oh my very best wishes to you and dozer my interest in you and your recipes and your business model were inspired by this beautiful being.
Aroha to you and Dozer 🩷🩷
Dear Nagi,
We are so sorry to learn Dozer is unwell. You are the best family ever, united in love and care for Dozer and to your fans!!
We are praying with your family for Dozer’s smooth journey.
Lots of love from London!
Dozer is the luckiest boy in the world to have been loved by you. How ever much time you have together, I hope it’s filled with immense joy, love and gratitude for the life you’ve lived and shared together. Sending all my love
Dear Nagi,
Animals fill our lives with that subliminal essence of love, compassion and companionship. He will be remembered long after. A farewell from me and my cat Tutu.
spend the best time with your beautiful boy,,==..love u both. x
NAGI. I FEEL YOUR SADNESS. I’VE ADOPTED, LOVED & LOST SO MANY. THEY WERE ALL SO SPECIAL. IT NEVER GETS EASIER. I’VE CRIED A RIVER AS THE SONG GOES. MY COMFORT COMES AS I BELIEVE THEY WITH GOD NOW AND CHASING HIS BUTTERFLES, AND I WILL SEE THEM AGAIN..
I’m crying my eyes out I have been following you for over 10 years. I always looked forward to seeing what Dozier was always up too. Naggi my heart is broken… I’m sorry I can’t even finish typing this. Sending you so much love, prayers and hugs.
Dearest Nagi,
What can I say other than Blessings to you and Sweet Soul Dozer. This time of life with our pet friends is just the hardest because of only us wanting them to live with us forever.
Thank you for sharing his antics good and not-so over the years.
Give that old man a big gentle ear rub from me in Canada. Remember that he is always in your heart now and forever.
Xo
Oh my very best wishes to you and dozer my interest in you and your recipes and your business model we inspired by this beautiful being
Sending you lots and lots of positive thoughts and lots of love. Keep the fight going Dozer you have so many people on your side. xxxx
My heart is with you both … and no matter what dear Nagi, Dozer will live on in your heart forever, just as he will for us too … memories are something no-one can take away, and I have loved everything he has shared with us … sending so much love to both of you xo
Dearest Nagi
I hope you get your wish for Dozer to go home & share some more love & fun. Sending loads of love to you all. 🐾💙💚💜🤍❤️🧡🐾
Sending hugs your way Nagi, and beautiful Dozer too xxx
We are holding you & Dozer in our hearts. You feel like family to us. Sending bushels of puppy love your way…
Someone asked me what the most difficult thing about having a dog was, I replied the Goodbye.
Hugs to you and your dear boy.