Kabosu Dies: Beloved Shiba Inu Who Gained Fame As Doge Meme Was 18
deadline.comKabosu, the Shiba Inu dog whose beaming countenance launched the ubiquitous “doge” meme and became the face of the cryptocurrency Dogecoin, died peacefully Friday at home in Sakura, a city east of Tokyo.
She was 18. Kabosu’s death was announced on social media by owner Atsuko Sato, who wrote, “To all of you who loved Kabosu, On the morning of the 24th of May, Kabosu crossed the rainbow bridge.
Thank you all so much for your support over the years. She went very peacefully without suffering, as if falling asleep while feeling the warmth of my hands petting her. “Thank you all so much for loving Kabosu all these years,” Sato continued. “I am certain that Kabosu was the happiest dog in the world.
That makes me the happiest owner in the world. I would like to express my deepest appreciation to everyone who has sent us much love to us.” Kabosu was adopted by Sato, a kindgergarten teacher, in 2008 after a Shiba Inu breeder went out of business and sent its dogs to a shelter.
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