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. ❤️
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 🥰
Oh Nagi, this is truly heartbreaking news. I’ve been reading along with all of your recipes and amazing accomplishments, and Dozer has been right there by your side throughout. Reality definitely sucks at times like these. You’re such an amazing fur mom, and I really hope you both get to enjoy some more quality time together, along with his favorite peeps. You have such wonderful memories and you’re both truly blessed to be part of each others lives 💕🙏🥹
My heart breaks for you Nagi. Dozer will forever be in your heart & mind just as my late fur baby is.
I am truly sorry to hear about Dozer’s health. As you deal with his final chapter we all know that he was loved so intensely by you, your friends and family but also by your people you never meet.
Big hugs.
I’m so sorry dear!! A thousand words won’t help at this time. My heart goes out to you and Dozer. I just lost my mother. And I am a total dog lady. By the time you read this, all your love and medical help won’t stop his time. He will love you forever. I do love the rainbow fields poem. I’m on a new puppy after the loss of my best dog child last year. Don’t cry!! Be strong.
Oh dear Nagi 🙁 I have recently said goodbye to my boy Joey (Joseph MyLo Delight II) at 12 and a couple of years before, I lost my precious man Charlie (Charles Dufus Dyson) at 9. The hurt is extreme and it takes time just for the extremeness (if that’s a word) to become bearable. We all have a place in our hearts for Beautiful Dozer and you. From my heart to yours. K
So sad Dozer has been such an amazing companion for you
Praying you have a little more quality time left together
And that Dozer will not have too much suffering
Sending luv to you and beautiful Dozer
A best friend never leaves you …they will just live away from you …however remain within your heart forever ♥️…be without pain Dozer you are one mighty dog …who has one amazing owner….take care Nagi
No words, just lots of love ❤️
I’m so sorry to hear that your amazing friend and family member, Dozer, is so unwell 😭 So many of your fans will be thinking of you both and holding you close in their thoughts. Thank you for sharing this with us so we can send you love and support ❤️
Oh dear Nagi I know it’s dreadfully hard to loose a pet but just know Dozer has had the best life with you and given you and us such joy. Love to you both and keep you chin up.🐕💕