The sudden death of the viral meme dog, Cheems, left netizens crying and desperate on Friday. The viral dog of the Shiba Inu breed took the internet by storm and became a meme icon. He died at the age of 12 during a thoracotomy.
According to an instagram post by his official account, the celebrity’s dog was scheduled to undergo chemotherapy and other possible treatments after the surgery, but it didn’t resist. with his state of health and died during surgery. The dog’s owner wrote: “He fell asleep on Friday morning during his last thoracotomy. Initially, we wanted to arrange chemotherapy or other possible treatment for him after this surgery, but it was too late.”
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“Don’t be sad, remember the joy Balltze brought to the world. A Shiba Inu with a round face always smiling connects you and me, he has helped many people during the epidemic season and brought joy to many friends, but now his mission is completed,” owner continue in the post.
Popularly known as Pup Balltze, this dog’s popularity grew in the mid-2010s. During that time, his humorous photo went viral. Then his photograph became a more convenient way to express discomfort or weakness in specific situations.
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“I believe he is running free in the sky and having a lot of good food with his new friends. He will always be in my heart. I hope he can continue to bring joy to everyone in the world online, that’s my only humble request,” the owner added in the post.
“He was an Internet legend, a meme founder and now he is immortal. Rest in peace sweet Ball, you have been and are loved by billions around the world,” lamented one user on Balltze’s post.
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“Ball was very happy in life and has a happy family. We will remember him with that smiling face. He rests in peace and I hope he runs everywhere in that place. I send you a hug, I can understand exactly how you feel,” he said. commented another user on the post.
About the super dog Cheems
The dog was raised by a woman named Kathy in Hong Kong. He was adopted when he was 1 year old. The dog’s instagram account was opened in 2015. Since then, Cheems’ daily moody photos have been shared by owners on social networks.
This dog is also known for his love for cheese sandwiches. His favorite food made him known to all as “Cheems”. This dog’s reputation will increase further in the coming years with the expansion of the social media meme market. The demise of Cheems has received many heartfelt messages of gratitude and messages from fans on the internet.
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Update: August 19, 2023, 10:42pm IST
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