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
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. ❤️
Good evening from Edmonton Alberta Canada,
You have touched my heart with so much joy and love for you and your official taster Dozer. I am with you in your time of suffering separation from your beloved loyal companion through it all. We are proud of you, but also I will send my love and prayers and summons my tree little angels 15yrs, 15& half and my last one was 19 yrs with us, I also had to resign myself to letting them go, Each 2 yrs apart, my last one 2yrs ago and still grieve for them. Our loving pets must leave us and go over the Rainbow Bridge. I console myself knowing they are waiting to be with us again. I want to share my pets love to you, and truly believe in your pain. You will eventually slowly start to accept but don’t feel guilty if you find yourself grieving, take all the time you need, I will be there in mind sending courage and support on your worst days. Hugs and love from my tree angels “Pogi” “Rosa” and “Benson” they are there with your loving Dozer. Joanne.
Sending you much love and courage Nagi on the journey ahead. Love and hugs to Dozer who has shared a most incredible life with you.
I feel your pain. xx
Dozer will go with love. What more can you ask.
My heart breaks for you Nagi. We are still recovering from the loss of our little fur baby who gave us 17 years of love. She crossed the bridge January 18th. I know what you are going through and sending all my love to you.
Sending you and Dozer the biggest hugs Nagi. I’m so sorry you are going through this. I hope that you can enjoy this final chapter together and make some beautiful memories. 🤍🤍🤍
Please do what you need to do and please take time for you. x
Sending all the love to you and all the kisses to Dozer. What an amazing life you have given him. Xx
Darling Dozer…I can feel the love…rest well …mans best friend..you dearest boy xxx
I’m sorry to hear this. Sending you both hugs Wx
I’m a silly old man standing in the kitchen crying about a dog I’ve never met butwho has been part of everyday life for many years. Love and gratitude.
Oh 😢 like all of us who follow Dozer’s love filled life there will be a void not filled. Great years were spent raising my young family with a golden retriever so looking like Dozer that this is heartbreaking I’m familiar with. Dear Nagi we are right with you feeling your deep sorrow. 💞
Same here!
Sending loving thoughts and calming healing thought to you Nagi. I have loved watching you and Dozer over the last 12 years. It’s a sad thing to think of loosing your fur baby – they are nothing but tons of fur and lots of love. Hugs my friends.
Sending you and Dozer love and hugs, he has brought a lot of joy with his adventures x
Prayers for the strength as you endure this difficult part of loving our amazing fur babies. Dozer has not just loved you and his family but all who have the privilege to share in that love through your posts. He is all joy and my prayer is for unending peace at this time. We all love you Nagi and Dozer and thank you for the joy.
Loving thoughts and surrounding you and ALL Dozer’s family and friends in Huge Hugs
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Like all of your other viewers, I am so sorry that dozer is not doing well! All we can do is hope for a recovery, and I am sure that you will be showing him all of the kindness and love possible.
My heart breaks at reading this. I hope he gets better soon so he can go home. Much love to the sweetest boi ❤️
Sending love 😘 and biggest hugs 🫂 for Dozer & you. It’s a breathtakingly sad time, hopefully you get to spend it at home together. Much love …
Sending love 😘 and biggest hugs 🫂 for Dozer & you. It’s a breathtakingly sad time, hopefully you get to spend it at home together. Much love …
My heart breaks for Nagi, I desperately hope he pulls through for a while longer. But any way it happens, there will be a million people around the world with shattered hearts when his rainbow bridge appears to be crossed. And thanks to Nagi, Dozer will live forever!
Best wishes Nagi for you and Dozer, lovely boy🐾💙🐾