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. ❤️
Oh Nagi, my heart is breaking, I’m sending you and sweet boy Dozer all my love and hugs. You are such an amazing dog mom. I hope you and Dozer get the priceless gift of more time together.
Always such a treat to see Dozer as chief taste tester. He takes his job very serious. Losing a dear pet is always hard but he is loved. He has given you so many wonderful memories, cherish those.
Tough times Nagi. Dozer brings much joy to people across the globe – sending you all the best wishes at this time 🇮🇪
I so understand what you’re going through. We’ve lost 3 dogs over the years, and it still hurts the whole family. Grown married children still talk about this antic or another. Grandchildren recognize pictures, by names. My heart is with you, and I hope your wonderful memories will offer some comfort.
Nagi my heart goes out to you and your beautiful boy Dozer. Such a good boy.
My good boy passed 5 weeks ago.
My heart aches, but so glad I had 15 years with my Frank.
Love and neck rubs to Dozer. Be gentle with yourself.
Nagi,
I’m so sorry to read about Dozer. Of course we knew it was coming, but it still hits hard. Brought back memories of my Ripley who I lost nearly 20 years ago. I’m crying today for Ripley and for Dozer. Amazing how much we can love our Dogs as much as our humans. Thanks for sharing.. sending love to both you and Dozer.
Catherine
Nagi, my heart is with you and Dozer. Cling to the fact that you have definitely given Dozer his absolutely best life, His version of heaven is all the time he has spent with you.
My heartfelt sympathy to you , It is so hard to lose our furbabies, Love and Hugsxx
My heart goes out to you at this sad time. Tears as I write this. All I want is for Dozer to be comfortable and give you those last precious memories. What a wonderful and loving life he has had….so far
Oh it is such a sad time. All of us who have followed you and Dozer all these years are in tears and our hearts are breaking with yours. Love you and your darling Dozer and wish for you both to have some time at home together. One last walk outside, maybe a paw in the ocean. My heart is bleeding for you both. I pray for you to feel comfort and to have a little more time together. He has been the best sweetest dog. Love to you both.
Have been cooking meals for my family from your 2 books these couple of years. Great easy recipes and videos. Loved them all.
Keep up the wonderful work. Can’t wait for your next book.
Thinking of you both. Bless his heart x
Sending prayers for you both. I know how hard this is. Take care of yourself.
Dear Dear Nagi …we are all feeling your pain but Dozer hasn’t thrown in the towel at the moment …wishing for you and Dozer more time together to feel that very special Love we all love to see …sending hugs for you both xxx
My heart is heavy hearing this news. May there be a chance for a few more memories to share. You are the best dog Mom ever. Sending love ox’s fro NH, USA
I am so devastated to read this. Sending you and Dozer all the love in the world. And all my wishes that he gets more time with you and his friends, doing everything that makes him happy. Biggest hugs, Nagi.
I have been a fan of both Nagi and Dozer for a few years now. This brought tears to my eyes, lump in my throat and an ache in my heart. It is the circle of life, but so hard to bear when it is a one who is loved so much. My love to you both.
Nagi, my eyes are tearing up now. I am so sorry about Dozer. Thank you for sharing stories and pictures of him all these years. I hope he has a miraculous recovery but if he doesn’t, I pray he will be pain free and comfortable at that time. Give him a big hug for me and all his fans. I will pray for him and for you. You have been the best mommy to Dozer and he loves you as much as you love him. God bless!
Oh darling Dozer and Nagi! My heart is breaking for you. As a mum to 2 golden retrievers in my life.. it’s never enough time with our beautiful fur babies. Nagi.. he couldn’t have asked for a better life and you couldn’t have had a better companion and best fury friend . I know when it’s time for him to cross the rainbow bridge, he will go peacefully knowing how much he is loved. Big hugs Nagi 💕
So sad to hear of Dozer’s health issues. We all loved seeing him and hearing about him in every one of your recipe posts. We wish you and him all the best at this time and sending Dozer healing prayers.