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. ❤️
Dear Nagi,
Dozer has enriched not only your life but also your readers’ lives for so many years, and you have given him so much love in return. What a special bond, thank you for sharing it with us. Wishing you peace and happy memories of your boy when the time comes.
Enjoy the time you have left with each other. I hope he gets to go home for it.
Hugs to you and Dozer.
Dozer is so lucky to have you and vice versa. Enjoy your time together .Lots of love from Canada.
God bless you and Dozer Nagi. May you share as much time and love as possible. You are both treasured by many xo
My heart is with you and Dozer. I am fighting a soon to be loss with one of my furbabies as well. He is a 13month old in stage 4 renal failure with both abnormal kidneys. The end of life care is heartbreaking, but all we can do is hope they have the happiest life they can while they are still here and we have all been witness to Dozer and his beautiful happy life. He is loved so much by you, everyone around you and all of us random ppl around the world. It won’t be easy, it will be devastating, but I truly hope Dozer will be at peace when his time comes to cross the rainbow bridge. May he have all the fancy feasts he loves, no pain or discomforts, lots of zoomies, and the Neverending favorite treats he can imagine. ♡♡
No words Nagi. Just hugs 🤗
Nagi there are no words. Take as much time with Dozer as you both need.
Thank you for sharing Dozer with us over the years.
Nagi & Dozer!
Im sending all the love, hope, prayers, well wishes & Dozer treats your way!
I sincerely hope you improve & can go back home again.
My own three pups are wagging tails & sending u all the puppy kisses u can handle & more!
Get better Dozer!
Nagi…all the love & care to u as well! You are an amazing puppy Momma to Dozer! He knows you love & care for him & that is the greatest gift u can give him!
Wishing for the best possible outcome 4 u both!
All the love, pets, treats & a Speedy Recovery!
Deborah
Sending all my love to you and Dozer.
Lots of love, Ernie
(5.5yr old Golden Retriever)
I have been following you Nagi & Dozer for such a long long time & I just want to send heaps of hugs and warm fuzzies to you both…much much Love XXXX
You’re reflecting back all the love he gave you throughout his life. Beautiful. Hope these days together are healing for you both. Much love to Dozer and to you, Nagi
A very difficult time for you. I hope that you get your wish of taking Dozer home to do some of his favourite things.
Nagi, Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote “It is better to have loved and lost. Than ne’er to have loved at all. We went through the same feelings when our cat was dying. When it is all over and you can reflect on Dozer you will realise just how beautiful your relationship was.
What a wonderful bonding you guys have, I have loved all the Dozer stories over the years.
I feel for both of you…it is so hard to see our fur babies unwell. I have shed many a tear over the years. It never gets any easier.
Love , hugs and pats, Judy ❤️🥰😘🐾🐾
Wishing you and Dozer sweet dreams and lovely moments. Each day is a treasure.
Sending love and hugs to you and Dozer. Take care.
Big hugs to both you and Dozer.🫂
I can’t stop crying 😢
Such a beautiful boy… 💙
Good to hear you are taking time off Nagi. Enjoy this time together ❤️
Nagi, so so sorry,, they are not pets, they are family and as such the love they give is such a joy. My heart breaks for you as my heart has broken when I have lost my dogs. Anne❤️🙏🏻
You loved and you were much loved not just by your lovely Nagi but by the whole Nagi community. Dear Dozer you made many lives much happier.
Goodbye little friend.
Oh Nagi, so many of us can relate to the pain of saying goodbye to an adored pet. Their lifetime is never long enough for us, all we can do is give them their best life while they’re here, and you’ve certainly done that, he’s been blessed. Lots of love and big hugs to you both x
Oh Nagi sweet Dozer, enjoy each other tighty & rightly 🙏🏻❤️🥰😘💯 There is no need to involve us in this special time. unless you really want. We are all adults and some of us have been there My heart rips for you both so don’t worry on your recipe fans ,we’ll be here.❤️ MUCH MUCH , oh SOOO MUCH LOVE FROM NE OHIO ❤️👍🏻
And a special hug to your brother & JB for helping you 🥰