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. ❤️
I’m sitting here balling. It’s like yesterday that I did this same thing with my golden. They are such special babies. Dozer has had an incredible love/life with you🩵He will be in your heart forever. God bless both of you. 🙏🏻 I loved watching him along with your delicious recipes. My heart is with you❤️
My eyes teared and my heart sank when I read the headline. I am so sorry the time has come but he will not be forgotten. He is alive in your cookbooks and the memories will be there as we look at and use your excellent recipes. I always looked at Dozer’s page before I read the recipe–and now I’ll miss doing that. Nagi, stay strong. We know that you will and I send my love. You are a very special person and always know that Dozer had the best life ever. He will always be with us.
Beautifully said. Dozer will never be forgotten. He will live on. Dozer has been the luckiest boy having Nagi as a Mum.
Sending many many hugs to you both from Canada
Thank you for sharing so much of Dozer. My heart is breaking for you Nagi. I lost my old boy last year and I miss him every day. We never have enough time with them. Sending you all the love.
Oh dear Nagi & Dozer…You have all my love & prayers coming to you to stay strong for many more days for your life on your future together & around the pages of Recipe Tin Eats. God Bless you Dozer..I will be thinking of you XX Will wait to hear how you come along sweet boy XX
Feeling for you Nagi as you go through this final journey of Dozers life it’s never easy but know your many Facebook friends are supporting you with love
Thinking of you all Nagi and sending Dozer and extra big hug. Lots of love
Sending you both prayers and love.
You have been in my thoughts wishing that boy well! You’ve given him a beautiful life! Take care Nagi ❤️
Hugs and kisses to you both & much love.
I’m so sorry. Truly. I know the sorrow in losing a loved family pet, a cherished member. In my case, two cats who lived to 22 and 16 years of age. My heart goes out to you.
For Dozers final chapter let him enjoy any food he wants including JBs French treats. He deserves to go out in style fit for the king he is. Huge hugs Nagi, saying goodbye to our furbabies is very hard indeed, but the joy they have given us are the wonderful things to remember them by ♥️♥️♥️
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My heart goes out to you, Nagi. We’ve all loved following Dozer’s stories and feeling his presence through your posts, blog, and videos. He will be so deeply missed but never forgotten. Thank you for sharing him with all of us. Sending you so much love and hugs during this incredibly difficult time, and keeping Dozer in my prayers.
Oh Nagi – what a very lucky dog Dozer is, to have had you as an owner. This is never an easy journey. 😢Thinking of you so much and praying for strength and courage and whatever decision you make. 😏xxx
Sending Dozer and you Nagi lots of love,and kisses xxx
I cried reading this and I’m so sorry you have found yourself here so soon. It is so hard. Wishing for a peaceful and pain free ending for your beautiful boy.
I have loved Dozers stories that you have shared with us all, and am heartbroken for the sadness that you must be feeling. Enjoy every minute with your beautiful boy, you are not crying alone 🥰
Sending the bestest wishes to both you, Dozer and Nagi.
Dear Nagi,
I am sending you both strength and hugs.in this difficult time.
I feel & share your pain losing a loved one.