Kabosu, the Dog Behind the ‘Doge’ Meme, Has Died

Not sure if this counts as “world news”, but RIP Doge :(

Edit: Kabosu’s owner had this to say on Instagram:

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.

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.

Pandantic,
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Rip to the doge who made shibe an internet sensation!

Eyck_of_denesle,

I remember seeing this dog die before. Wtf dejavu

Zehzin,
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You might be thinking of Longcat, who died a few years back. Or maybe Gabe the Dog

simple,

You might have been confused with Cheems, which died last year

Twig,
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Or maybe confused with Grumpy Cat?

Eyck_of_denesle,

No. None of the replies. I saw a dog, chiba something.

bdonvr,
Eyck_of_denesle,

Yess. Thanks

cygnus,
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Wow, much memory, very live on in our hearts

Shirasho,

Not world news, but I’ll make an exception. Sleep well, puppers.

14th_cylon, (edited )
Kushan,
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It was front page on the BBC as well.

minibyte,

A wave doesn’t die, it returns to the sea. Kabosu’s echo will ring louder than the barks they made on this earth.

Rest in power, friendo.

OpenStars,
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Get along little doge.

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Badeendje,
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But he will love forever in our collective consciousness. RIP.

FlyingSquid,
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I’m surprised she was still alive. And 18 is an amazing age for a dog, even a smaller one like her.

simple,

She looked great for her age too, her owner really took care of kabosu.

FlyingSquid,
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It’s good to know she died well-loved. That’s how every dog should die and it’s heartbreaking that so many don’t.

avidamoeba,
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All of us.

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