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. ❤️
My heart goes out to you Nagi and Dozer. He is so strong and working hard, he clearly doesn’t want to leave you. Thinking of you both❤️❤️
Hi Naji and Dozer, thank you for sharing your lives with us, it is a sad time for you and all your followers. Sending prayers and loving hugs to you both 🙏🤗❤️
My heart felt love and support to you and your beautiful boy Dozer. I read your recipes all the time and love seeing Dozer the main man .. wishing him all the very best Nagi and you’re in my thoughts ❤️
Oh I am so sorry to hear about Dozer! It was always the first thing I checked before looking at the new recipes. Big hugs and loads of love. xxx 💙
Thank you, Nagi, for so generously sharing your beautiful Dozer with us in all of your Life of Dozer posts.
Know that all around the world, people will read these final posts and be sending love to you both, as I am now. ❤️
Thank you for sharing Dozer with us. His sweet face always brought a smile to my heart. Last year I lost two of my precious fur babies – DesiLu and Cooper- within months of each other. I send you both hugs and prayers for peace and strength.
So sad to hear this news. It’s not easy, I know. There will be lots more tears for years to come but there will be happy memories and photos also. 😢❤️❤️
Dearest Nagi and Dozer,
Sending all our love to you both, and many virtual hugs and ear scritches, belly rubs, snoot boops, and snuggles ❤️
May this last chapter be a blessing and full of beautiful moments and memories, just as the other 13 years have been. Dozer, you brave, sweet boy, i hope you are not in too much discomfort, and Nagi, i am in awe of your bravery, too ❤️
Read this while sitting next to my own pup, my best friend, and was bawling and wiping my tears in his fur just from reading the title.
You have both brought so much joy and love to the world, we thank you for all the smiles and laughter, bringing us together over a love of food and beautiful companion animals ❤️
My heart is breaking for you both. I wish dogs could live forever.
Love from sam and sonny 🐶
Hi Nagi , so sorry to hear of Dozer’s illness and we are thinking of you. Your recipes and Dozer are a big part of our kitchen life. My partne who is new to cooking won’t start cooking until he finds out…”what does Nagi say about the recipe” A big thank you to Dozer for taste testing creations.
Thank you.
Au revoir to Dozer
So sorry to hear about dozer. He has been part of the whole recipetineats story and he will be sadly missed. Enjoy your time with him, he will live on in your memories.
It is heartbreaking to say goodbye but I pray those Dear animals we love will be waiting for us when our turn comes, and I am sure Dozer will be there waiting for you. Thank You for sharing your lOVE.
Hi, Nagi, i was so sorry to hear about Dozer. Sending all my love. Xxx
Oh Nagi! So, so sorry! 😢 ❤️❤️❤️
I too, can’t refrain from giving my heartfelt wishes to you. When I received your email, I wasn’t sure if I was strong enough emotionally to read it. I just lost a very precious cat the day before. I’m still very torn up. It was so sudden. And she was still a young cat, so I wasn’t really prepared for the departure. She was my constant shadow, and loved me deeply which of course I did too. If you can, be by his side at his last. That’s what hurts me, is that I wasn’t able to. Having their most loved human by their side in their pain etc gives them comfort beyond words. May you find strength for the coming days.
Dear Dozer,
Aah, if you only knew how loved you are. Give Nagi a hug or at least a kiss from all of us.
Love to all of you.
So sorry about Dozer, It breaks your heart to think what comes next and the thought of losing your best friend.
Oh, Nagi, I’m so very, very sorry. Sending love to you and Dozer.
Sending all of our love ❤️
Oh Nagi – I’m so sad to read this post. The only bad thing about having a dog in your life is that their lifespan is so much shorter than the average human xx
Take care Nagi 💖
So much love and strength to you and Dozier ❤️ what a life he leads and what joy he brings.