Kabosu, the dog of the Doge meme and Dogecoin coin, dies at 18

Kabosu, the dog who bore the Dogecoin cryptocurrency logo and was famous for his various memes, died this Friday (24). The death was announced on Instagram by the animal’s owner, professor Atsuko Sato.

Sato in 2010 He started his career as an internet “icon” by posting a photo of the dog on his personal blog. The classic image of a beige furry shiba inu posing with his paws crossed on the couch has become a famous meme.

“When I caressed him, he felt the warmth of my hands and was about to fall asleep, and he left peacefully and without pain,” Atsuko says in her Instagram post.

In the post, he also thanks you for the care and love from the community over the years. “I’m sure Kabosu was one of the happiest dogs in the world,” he said. According to his guardian, Kabosu had been suffering from chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a form of cancer, since 2022.

Understand the “Doge” meme

The “Doge” meme first emerged years ago with a photo of him crossing his paws on a couch. The image became known worldwide as an expression of irony.

A. Kabosu’s photo was used to illustrate reactions to all kinds of situationsLike scary, surprising or exciting situations, but with a touch of sarcasm.

In time, Kabosu also appeared in other images, strengthening your online presence. The meme elevated the shiba inu breed to the status of an internet brand easily recognized by the community.

Considering his fame, Dogecoin was created by dog ​​in 2013. The cryptocurrency was developed by engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer based on the Litecoin blockchain system.