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. ❤️
Ohhh such a magical surprise to hear from you, Susanne!! Surely wasn’t expecting it by any means!! Nagi, you, Susanne & the whole team are INDEED truly UNIQUE!!! And what a difference it makes to sooo many of us!! We LOVE YOU ALL for it!! Big BIG BIGGER HUGS!!
Ohhh such a magical surprise to hear from you, Susanne!! Surely wasn’t expecting it by any means!! Nagi, you, Susanne & the whole team are INDEED truly UNIQUE!!! And what a difference it makes to sooo many of us!! We LOVE YOU ALL for it!! Big BIG BIGGER HUGS!!
Definitely hits home was getting your birthday cake recipe and saw your sweet boy then saw he passed my dog as well in July 2025 it’s always hard but it gets easier. Definitely got me tears on my eyes will always think of our dogs when I bake these cakes 🥹💜💙
So sorry to hear about Dozer. It’s unbelievably heartbreaking to lose your furbaby. This year has been a sad year as I lost my baby in February, cancer, my husbands furbaby in June, cancer, and my 22 year old furbaby cat late June. I am going to get another puppy, because I think I’m saving them and knowing that they will be spoilt rotten
Been following your websiteand making your recipes for a couple years. Always they’re fantastic. Just found out about Dozer. Im choked up and completely understand what you’re going through. Hang on to the wonderful memories and thank you for sharing that beautiful little guy with all of us.
I miss dozer too. He’s in a good place now, probably eating an ice pop right now!
Hi Nagi , I am saddened to hear about your little Angel Dozer passing and I just read about it on your website and I am also sad he has passed , I always looked forward to seeing dozer he was a superstar and still is, I know he will be playing with my little Jake a Maltese terrier who I still miss and at the end of day and we still love and miss and I hope you get a little puppy to honour Dozer. R.i.p the best food taster in Sydney all the best Nagi.
So sad.
Thinking of you as you comfort Dozer in his final moments . The pain I hope can be eased with knowing you gave him much love and a great life during his time here with you . Never long enough however you will one day be reunited . In the meantime take care & look after yourself as you journey though your next chapter .
We need you and your wonderful recipes you so generously share with us 💝
I am so sorry, there are not enough tears are there. We lost our girl last year, to bone cancer, and I still cry some days…
My dear Nagi, I am crying with you for the lost of Dozer, I watched your videos for years, bless you both….to the infinite..🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
I am so sorry to hear about your beautiful boy. Loosing a dog for me was as painful as any human I have lost. Rest In Peace Dozer. He’s all around you Lovely. K🐶♥️🪽🦋🕊️🙏
Nagi,
I am very sorry for your lost of your baby.One thing I know is that Dozer is still watching on you from heaven waiting for you to see him again.
Deep condolences
Thrisha
Nagi mate, dozer couldn’t have a better mum. I hope he’s in a better place for making this world a better place
dearest Nagi,
it really breaks my heart to see that Dozer went to dog heaven…He was so adorable and i would always start by reading about Dozer…I wish i were closer to give you a huge bear hug but I am in Israel so it is more than a drive away…
sending you a virtual bear hug and pray you will find solace soon and remember Dozer as the playful little dog he was and all the good times you shared!
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.😥 Dozer was indeed a very special dog.❤️
Nagi,
I was devastated to hear the sad news. The first thing I would do when finding a new recipe on your site was to read about Dozer. My heart aches for you on the sad loss of your beautiful furbaby. I know he us looking down on his .mama from heaven and that you will be reunited one day. My sincere condolences to you.
Sorry to hear about Dozer, I know how you feel. I lost Chibi a little Maltese cross shitzu. Broke my heart she is still in my heart she bought so much joy.
You and Dozer have been a magnificent team. My sincere condolences dear Nagi. Sending peace and love to your heart.
The loss of our dogs is incredibly difficult, harder than anyone without a dog can imagine. Please know that if we were together I’d be crying with you. When I read about Dozer I find tears in my eyes, especially when I think about Ziva who developed a malignant tumor on her head at 1 1/2 months short of 14 years old, all but the first 8 weeks with us. I am so sorry for your loss, and I’m crying with you.