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. ❤️
Over the years I had to put both my Springer spaniels down because of illness. It’s very hard to do but I knew it was the right thing to do for them. I hope you don’t have to do what I did. My prayers are with you.
Darling Dozer❤️❤️❤️❤️ and beautiful Nagy…. You are in our hearts a prayers. We all love you both! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Dearest Nagi, and Dozer…..
All my love💜
Hello Nagi and dear Dozer, from the UK. I am so sorry to read this but we all know it has to happen sometime although we are never prepared. I wish you and Dozer some more quality time together and thank you for sharing with us all your wonderful stories and moments. He is a lovely boy and will forever leave a big hole in your heart when you both have to say goodbye but so many happy memories. xx
My heart and prayers are with you and Dozer, and my tears, too. He is so lucky to have you for his mom, just as you have been so blessed to have him in your life. There are no words, but know that you are both being sent all the love of your extended web family that love you both.
My dear Nagi, Thank you for sharing the life of Dozer with us. I had a labrador called Buddy, much like Dozer, in that food was his God! I have grown to love Dozer and his antics! I will miss him sorely and can only imagine what you must be going through. My heart breaks for you both. Sending hugs. With much love, Melanie 💕
My heart is breaking for you. I don’t have a dog but I love them. I thank you for sharing your Dozer with me and for allowing me to have a pet virtually through you.
I have been following you and Dozer for years. I’m sitting and crying like a child over this sweet adorable pup. I have had many pup losses and they never get easier. My heart and healing thoughts are with you.💔
My dear Nagi, Thank you for sharing the life of Dozer with us. I had a labrador called Buddy, much like Dozer, in that food was his God! I have grown to love Dozer and his antics! I will miss him sorely and can only imagine what you must be going through. My heart breaks for you both. Sending hugs. With much love, Melanie
I have no words… my heart is breaking… all my love to you dear Nagi and to dear, sweet, beautiful Dozer. xx
I will add tears to your millions. Love my dogs. Love how much you love Dozier.
Love u so much Dozer & Nagi! ❤️🐶 Sending u both big love & lots of hugs & know that so many of us are holding u in our hearts! Thank you for sharing Dozer with us! 🙏 Australia ❤️❤️❤️’s u both!
I am so sorry about Dozer. I so enjoyed following his adventures with you. He will always be in your heart. What a great best friend. You are an angel now Dozer!!!
Dear Nagi we all love you and Dozer.My heart goes out to you in this sad time.
You have made some beautiful
memories. Thank you for sharing them with us.
I am so sorry to hear about Dozer! Thank you for all the sharing of him on your site and in your books! I will say a little prayer to St. Francis for Dozer and you.
Dearest Nagi and Dozer- no response required. Thank you for bringing joy to so many supporters. Sending love and deep, deep prayers for Dozer. From Noreen, Bella and Luca (2 big whites). A thousand kisses.
Ohh words cannot describe how I feel
You and dozer are both fantastic
If I could
Make a wish I would wish that our dogs could live longer than they do !
It’s such a short life and then they leave us lost heartbroken and very very sad !
It’s harder when our dogs are treated like our children , they go everywhere with us , sleep and eat with us , get dressed up in all sorts crazy things ! It’s so hard because they are our children , I hope your time together is special and you have the best time . We love you dozer and nagi , xxxxx
I’m sitting in a hotel room sobbing. Sending you both all the love in the universe. 🧡💔🧡
They give us our very best days, and eventually our very worst.
Try and find some solace and comfort knowing you did your very best to help him have his best life. Both are in my thoughts.
Dear Nagi,
I am so sorry that Dozer is not well. These pics are heart-wrenching. Thank you for saving the dinner day literally at least twice a week in my household! So glad that you get to take some time away to be with your beautiful Dozer.