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Kabosu, the Shiba Inu Who Inspired the 'Doge' Meme, Dead at 18

The beloved dog who inspired the 'doge' meme died in her sleep, her owner Atsuko Sato shared in a sweet poem.

The beloved dog's owner, Atsuko Sato, shared on her blog that Kabosu died peacefully in her sleep on Friday morning. She told the Japanese outlet Ashahi Shimbun earlier this year that Kabosu, who came close to being put down before she was rescued, enriched her life in a number of ways. - Getty"Ever since Kabosu came into my home, a series of miraculous things have happened, enriching my life and gifting me with a treasure trove of priceless moments," she told the outlet, via NBC News.

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