The Shiba Inu breed pet went viral in 2017, when its owner shared a funny photo of the animal sitting down, with an expression that captivated the internet.
“I thought I had a shibainu, but this is not it,” he wrote in that publication, which turned his ‘Ball Ball’ into a meme.
His personality charmed the internet and his popularity grew so much that the meme flew from Hong Kong to the rest of the world.
“Don’t be sad, please remember the joy that Balltze brought to the world. A Shiba Inu with a round, smiling face that connects you and me, has helped many people during the pandemic and has brought much joy to many of you.” , but now her mission is over,” her owner wrote in the moving message she posted on her Instagram account.
“I think he is running freely through the sky and eating delicious with his new friends. He will always be in my heart. I hope he can continue to bring joy to everyone online, it is my only and humble request,” he said.
About the donations and the money they had received to pay their medical bills, his family will donate it to local animal charities, according to Kathy in the ‘post’ that already has more than eleven thousand comments.
