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. ❤️
Hey Nagi – Enjoy every moment you have with Dozer – You have a lifetime of wonderful loving memories. Sending you and Dozer all the love and hugs – thinking of you both 💕❤️💞💙
Dearest Dozer. Thank you for all of the smiles. Dear Nagi and family, my heart is with you and thank you for sharing Dozer with the world.
Oh Nagi, please my thoughts & wishes for you & Dozer to get back home for awhile, like you said. You’re both very special. Love you both💕
Sending love and hugs to you and Dozer. I am a fur baby mum too so I know the heartbreak the final chapter brings. If ai can do anything- I’d be happy to x
So sorry Nagi. I had to have my wee dog put down last year, cancer. I’ve tears streaming down my face. It is such a hard time.
The hardest part of life is learning to let go. Everything starts and ends with love. You both have given so much to one another and it will continue because the wonderful thing is, love never dies. Thinking of you so much 💗
May love and prayers to you both.
Im sitting here with tears as I write this. We will remember the amazing stories and photos you have shared with us. God bless you . John
Dear Nagi, my Heart is so full for you, we all love Dozer so very much. I know how very hard this time is for you. But when you in time to come, really smile again. You will realise just how wonderful you made Dozers Life.
Sending you lots of Love Hugs and Prayers. Stay Strong Love from Lorraine xx
Big love to you and Dozer. Always a big part of the RecipeTinEats family
So sorry to hear that Dozer is not doing so well. You are both in my thoughts – I know from past experiences how hard this is. Sending love and hugs to you both. xx
Sending love & light to darling Dozer🐾🩵, and, hugs & love to you Nagi😘❤️
So sorry to hear the sad news Nagi. But what a blessing that you both found each other all those years ago. He will always be a very good boy.
Sending big hugs to you both 💕
Big hugs to all x
May you always live with the happy tears from a lifetime of such beautiful memories xx
13 summers, 13 winters, it’s never enough, sending you and your love Dozer strength and peace
We’ve just had our young lad (4yo Ridgeback) do a Lazarus after getting bitten by a Tiger Snake. Holding him, helping intubate him while the Vet was saying ‘he’s dying’ was one of the worst moments of my life. Dogs are so precious. My boy knew we were there and he held on.
Dozer will love that you are with him at this time, and with your undivided attention, giving him cuddles and treats.
If you have to let him go gently, then you can be comforted you have given him his absolute best life full of love, play and treats.
Precious Dozer 💛💛💛 – please give him a very big hug from me!
My gorgeous boy, Bob, used to adore ice cubes in the summer. I think he loved the crunch!
Sending lots of love to you both ❤️❤️
My heart goes out to you. It’s always so hard when you know you are losing a wonderful furry friend. Just focus on precious time together and happy memories xx