Kabosu (Japanese: かぼす, pronounced [kabosɯ̥], c. November 2, 2005[1] – May 24, 2024) was a Shiba Inu dog from Japan.
She was adopted in 2008 by Japanese kindergarten teacher Atsuko Sato, and named after the citrus fruit kabosu by a volunteer at the shelter.
[2] The use of the intentionally misspelled "Doge" dates back to June 2005, when it was mentioned in an episode of Homestar Runner's puppet series.
[9] A memorial service dedicated to Kabosu drew 50 people, including some who were involved in the cryptocurrency industry.
[2] Convergence regarded the image of Kabosu as, at one point, a central cultural icon, being used in commercial advertising because it was widely recognized.