Last Friday, August 18th, the dog Balltze died, known to be used as a meme in various publications on social networks. He was 12 years old and had been suffering from pancreatitis since last year.
The information was given by the animal's guardians, who made a long farewell text for him in the social media, the Instagram page on which Balltze still has over 842,000 followers.
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“He fell asleep on Friday morning during his last thoracentesis surgery”, it is informed in the text. This type of procedure is performed when there is pleural effusion.
“Initially, we wanted to carry out chemotherapy or other possible treatment for him after this operation, but now it is too late”, lament the tutors in the post.
“Don't be sad”
The dog's owners asked fans not to be saddened by the animal's departure, but to remember the joy and memes it provided.
"Don't be sad, please", continues the text. “He helped a lot of people during the
pandemic and brought a lot of joy to many of you. But now the mission has been completed.”“I believe he is running freely in heaven and eating lots 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.”
In the comments, many people sent their condolences to Balltze's guardians. “I don't believe it, I'm sorry. Thanks for the memes,” thanked one.
“I had never given up hope. I thought you would be fine. I am suffering,” lamented another.
(Image: Instagram – @balltze/Reprodução)
Netizens lamented the loss of the dog that became a meme
On other social networks — above all on Twitter — many Internet users said their last goodbyes to the doggy, recalling the memes.
Check below some publications that honor Balltze:
The puppy balltze from the meme passed away today at the age of 12, after a problem during his surgery😔 pic.twitter.com/r6ok6FXFHt
— PaiaoGamesYT | SAGA ACTIVISION! (@PaiaoGamesYT) August 19, 2023
balltze went to dog heaven 😭 pic.twitter.com/tAZD6XIWL4
— louie dot (@louieponto) August 19, 2023
My God, what sad news. Thanks for all the Balltze memes! 😭❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZCmVXgpXwx
— jao 01/12 (@jpmrs_) August 20, 2023
A meme dies. The dog Balltze died on August 18, 2023, at the age of 12, due to health problems. 😭#RIPBaltzepic.twitter.com/sXb3MR20b7
—bulmah demir (@bulmah) August 19, 2023
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