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. ❤️
Thinking of you both right now. Ive been through this so i know how your feeling Nagi. Hoping for the best for D9zer. Plenty 9f cuddles and h7gs for him xx
love all you do!!!!! have made so many, all are wonderful.
thanks so much, blessed day!
A heartfelt Thank you from me and my Kooki to you and your fabulous Dozer ❤️ sending you huge love and courage as you negotiate these rites of passage and transition to the next chapter in both your lives 🥰❤️🐾 xmarina in London
Here’s wishing all the best for Dozer’s recovery to go home and be with his favourite people
Sending you lots of peace and love. How lucky to have been able to share each others lives and create beautiful times and memories..xx
Sending big love to you and Dozer x
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Sending lots of hugs and love to you and Dozer xx
Am reading this post, with tears running down my face. Dozer is and always will be the best 4 legged Mate a girl like you can have, Big hug to you both at this life changing moment, forever in my heart Dozer and your joint posts, XO Cecilia.
I am so sad for you. Thank you for giving Dozer the best life ever. You are in my thoughts. Thank you for all you do for others too xx
Sending you and Dozer nothing but love. He is lucky to have you, and you him. Soak up the moments. Work can wait. Give him the most cuddles 🤍🤍🤍
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thank yoou for this, it’s brought back memories of my own “Dozer”
Take care Nagi and be comforted that he has had a joyous life with you, as mine had. Circle of life…indeed.
xx
Sending you love Nagi to you and dozer. It’s never enough time 🥰
I felt real sadness reading about Dozer. He has been a part of all our lives for so long he feels like he is our pup too. Sending him our strength and love and to you too Nagi. Give him a big kiss from me.
So sorry! Wishing you all the power you need to go through this sad pages of life.
So so sorry your going through this pain and we all feel it with you as we love our furry companions to the moon and back and would give the world to make them better and live with us forever.
So much love to you and Dozer. These wee four legged bundles of love are such a blessing and our lives are the richer for them xx
So sorry. It’s so tough. Just sending huge hugs.
Thinking of you and hope Dozer is comfortable xx
I’m not an animal by any stretch but I’ve always drawled over Dozer, and many times I thought how sad would be the he says goodbye
It must be the affect of all the love he’s shared with you and everyone around him