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Kabosu (dog)

Kabosu, Japanese dog and Internet meme celebrity (born 2005)

Life at a glance

Died: 2024 · May 24
Known as: Internet celebrity

Their story

Who they were

Kabosu was a Shiba Inu from Japan. Adopted in 2008 by kindergarten teacher Atsuko Sato , she is prominently featured in the original Doge meme and the Dogecoin cryptocurrency.

Why this date

Kabosu (dog) appears on our May 24 calendar for 2024 as a death entry.

Sources

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Questions about Kabosu (dog)

When did Kabosu (dog) die?

May 24 2024.

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