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. ❤️
Hi Nagi, it is soo sad to see dozer so sick. But nearly 14 years is a good innings. We have 2 kelpie cattle crosses 10 and 11 years old and can’t imaging life without them.
Stay with him he will feel your love and when the time comes to pass over the rainbow bridge he will do it with a happy bark.
Dozer is a beautiful boy, I hope he pulls through, hugs to you both xo
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Sending all my love to Dozer. I hope he has enough time to enjoy all his favourite things and foods. There is a whole community of people who have enjoyed Dozer’s life updates throughout the years. Wishing you and him all the best in this final chapter, I hope you get as much time with him as possible. <3
Nagi, take all the time you need so you can be by Dozer’s side. Dozer knows how much you love him. Lots of love to you both x
Im so very sorry that Dozer has nearly reached the end. We lost our boy Barnaby, 12 years old, about 4 weeks ago. We adopted him and his son Bruce, 9 years old, about 3 months ago. It turned out that Barnaby was full of tumours and we had to let him go. it was the right thing for him. I wish dogs lived a lot longer especially when they are so loving and caring. It’s hard but it’s what is best for your boy ❤️💔
Am so teary and sad reading this news… partly cos I feel like I know Dozer (even tho we’ve never met) but mostly cos I kno how hard this is for you. I hope you’re able to get some comfort from knowing that Dozer had the best life with you 💛
Bless Dozer a beautiful fur baby I am sending You love & a few little tears along with strength and big hugs for mummy too XO
I’m so very sorry! I still cry when I think of my beloved kitty Comfort, I loved her so. Thinking of you and sweet Dozer/ I have enjoyed him so much!! Thank you
Sending all the love and light x ✨💕🐾
Our thoughts are with you both.
Precious, precious boy and precious time ahead to share.
All our love
Annie & Akia 🐾💖
Feeling very sad and thinking
about you all especially Dozer. Sending strength and cuddles ❤️❤️
Nagi, I know what it’s like to see the end coming for the furry one who holds your heart. I pray that you have time to hold him, to see him enjoy the life you have created for him. My heart is with you.
I’m so sorry for you Nagi. Our dogs are our family and it is horrible when they leave us.
You gave him a happy and very loved life. Sending love and support. Kaye x
Xoxo
I can’t think of anything to say that would remotely convey how I feel. So just so much love to you, endlessly ❤️
I’m so sorry Nagi. Dozer is so special to you – and you introduced him to us. I hope he gets to come home too. Sending love and hugs xx
I wish you all the best Nagim I’ve been down this road with my own Golden, and it’s hard. But there are a lot of people out there who love and support you and Dozer, and will help you get through this. Give your beautiful boy a big kiss from me. X
Nagi , Im so sorry to hear this .its never easy to see a fur child declining especially one as special as Dozer . All the best to you , Dozer and extended love ones in the coming weeks .
Oh, Nagi – I am shedding tears for you and Dozer. They come into our lives and steal our hearts. And we are so much the richer for loving them. Take care, Jo
Sending love and hugs Nagi. My heart is breaking for you