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 both you and Dozer all the love I possibly can.
Nagi, this must have been so difficult for you to write.
Thank you. You know how much we all love Dozer because he has been with you through your whole RTE adventure.
Take your time and enjoy every single special moment.
Thinking of you and Dozer and sending you both a big hug.
Love from Barb
Big hugs and prayers to both Dozer and you xx
So devastating 😢 💔
Sending Dozer and you best vibes into your universe.
Not crying while trying to remember all the times l saw a recipe you uploaded and immediately scrolled to the Dozer update before even reading the recipe – happy memories.
Hope he recovers quickly 🙏
Sending all my love to you & Dozer. Thinking of you.
Dozer has given you a life time of memories to cherish, let’s hope there will be lots more.
He’s a lucky boy to have you as his owner/best friend.
❤️🐶🙏
We put our beloved Josie (golden retriever ) to sleep. She was 13yrs old. Its heartbreaking.
Hi Nagi. My very best wishes to both you & Dozer. I sure hope the big guy makes it home and can share some more time with you and those who love him. 🙏🙏
Such a beautiful post sending you are Dozer big hugs.
My heart is breaking for you and the RTE family. Thank you Dozer for being the bestest mascot/manager any team could have.
My dog Boston and I are sending all the pawsitive vibes we can your way Dozer and Nagi.. our thoughts and prayers are with you! 💕
Dear Nagi.
I just read your post and burst into tears..I know how profound the relationship is between human and dog having lost my deeply loved Jack Russell cross a year ago…my thoughts are with you….the love you have for Dozer is as deep as my love for Charlie.. Keep him comfortable and take advice from the wonderful vets and vet nurses that we are so fortunate to have in this country..Big hug to you and gentle pats to Dozer.xx
Oh Nagi, I feel your pain. Sending love to you and Dozer.
So very sorry to hear about Dozer. Thank you for sharing his life, and all of hijinks, with us. Many of the posts put a smile on my face.
I feel so bad for you. We had to have our best buddy euthanised on New Year’s eve. He was 14. We’d had him since he was 9 weeks old. It hurts, a lot and will for a long time. I hope you get to enjoy some quality time with him.
Sending lots and lots love xx
So Sad to hear this news of Beautiful Dozer.💔 This time of his life you wish would Never come. 😭
Sending my love to you and Dozer, I hope you get to enjoy a few more special moments together.
I am in the same situation with my old boy Bailey who is in heart failure and nearing the end
Sending much love to you & Dozer. I’m so glad Dozer came into your life and gives you all the joy he does. To have survived 13.9 years is no mean feat. It’s all those cuddles and taste testing opportunities that have done it! Continue to enjoy what precious time is remaining. Love and cuddles are what will sustain you both during this time, xx
My heart is with you and Dozer. Sending healing thoughts.