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Cheems, the meme dog, has died; Internet said goodbye to the lovable pet

Fans paid tribute to the beloved Shiba Inu that captivated the social networks

Cheems, the meme dog, has died; Internet said goodbye to the lovable pet

Fans paid tribute to the beloved Shiba Inu that captivated the social networks

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Daniel Laguna

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The Internet is in mourning, as this week Balltze, an adorable little dog better known as Cheems, passed away. According to details, the Shiba Inu lost his battle with cancer and died at the age of 12. His owners confirmed that he was undergoing treatment for a while, but in the end nothing could be done.

The news shocked the social networks, where his followers lamented the news and made multiple tributes to give him the final farewell. His owners published a special message to say goodbye to their beloved pet and asked the community not to be saddened by the news, as Balltze always represented joy.

"Don’t be sad, please remember the joy that Balltze brought to the world. A Shiba Inu with a round smiling face connecting you and me, he has helped many people during the pandemic and brought a lot of joy to many of you, but now his mission has completed. I believe he is running freely in the sky and having a lot of delicious food with his new friends.

"He will always be inside my heart. I hope he can continue to bring joy to everyone in the online world, that’s my only humble request. Also, I would like to thank the medical staff who had helped Balltze for the past 6 months", they wrote on social media

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Cheems, an adorable dog with a big story

Balltze rose to fame with a photograph that was posted on Instagram in 2017. The image powerfully caught the attention of users of various social networks and forums, as the little dog had quite a funny face.

It was only a short time before Balltze became the protagonist of the popular meme Cheems, which gained a lot of traction. Thus, the little dog became one of the most popular pets in the world with millions of followers on social networks.

Subsequently, a whole universe began to be created around the Shiba Inu, which eventually became an icon of Internet culture. The puppy was also very popular among gamers and several of its memes are related to gaming.

Social networks were filled today with messages to give him the final farewell. People thanked him for all the good times and laughs he offered. There were also fans who lamented the news, as many of them were unaware of his serious illness. As it could not be otherwise, Balltze was farewelled with numerous memes in his honor.

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