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. ❤️
He will never leave your thoughts and heart. That you are there with him is all he wants. All your fans care.
So terribly sad about Dozer. We all know it will happen but it doesn’t ever become easier.
❤️❤️❤️
My heart is with you and Dozer. I lost my soulmate at 14 years old. It was still too soon. Hope you still have some time with Dozer!
I always dread reading what comes next after a headline, like yours, and always not wanting to know the inevitable. I teared up so much that I couldn’t continue. I am so sorry for the pain you’re feeling. Always looked at pictures of Dozer as well as your recipes and videos. Please let us know of his progress. Prayers to you.
Tears are flowing for your loss. Never easy to lose any loved one and Dozer has been at your side, and your table, for a long time.
My heart goes out to you
I truly understand how you feel. Are pets are everything to us, life would not be the same without our loving companions
Parting is hard, but I hope to be greeted someday by a possessive of friends.
So sorry that Dozer is doing badly. I’ve had several goldens over the years and sadly they tend to die before you’re ready. Just keep loving him. All his fans are wishing him well.
I have loved wtching yu and Dozer over the years and as I read the title on this post I began to cry. I am praying for you both, and I hope he does get to come home and do the things he loves. mSending you love nd prayers.
So, so sorry Nagi for your loss.
Oh Nagi I lost my beloved dog a year ago and I know exactly how you feel.
My thoughts are with yoi.
Prayers for Dozer
Lots of love
Sending lots of cyber hugs and love to you and Dozer from Cape Town South Africa.
Take care.
Oh Nagi….my prayers are with you and Dozer. My tears flooded my key board as I was reading. I went through similar a year ago with my sweet companion girl. Enjoy these wonderful moments you have with that precious boy. We’ll see them again.
You have given Dozer the most wonderful life! Saying that last good bye is one of the most difficult things you will ever have to do. Wishing you both comfort and peace in this last bit of time together.
It breaks my heart to see Dozer leave us but he is such a lucky boy to be so loved and to have lived the good life that you provided him with. I hope he is somewhere happy while he watches down on you.
Nagi my darlin’, it is never fun when our pets leave us. If I could, I would send you my heart to help with the hurt. Take care, I’ll say some prayers for you.
Hello dear Nagi, I am so sad to read this. I truly enjoyed every moment of your Dozer stories. My thoughts and love go to you both. He was so very lucky for your love and his love for you. Blessings.
So sorry you are going through this. We just dealt with that Dec 27/25. Loved Dozer and all his travels. My heart goes out to you
Hugs, pats and love to your beautiful boy, Dozer and love and strength to you, Nagi. What a lucky dog he is to have you. X