Lil Bub, la gatita que se volvió famosa debido a su aspecto enternecedor, ha fallecido a sus ocho años. Esto fue anunciado por su dueño a través del Instagram de la gatita, quién superaba los dos millones de seguidores en esta red y en Facebook alrededor de tres millones.

Lil Bub padecía de varias enfermedades genéticas que le otorgaron el aspecto tierno, entre ellas se encontraban enanismo, patas cortas y, además su mandíbula inferior era más corta por lo que su lengua colgaba todo el tiempo y sus dientes jamás se desarrollaron. Además tenía polidáctilia, es decir que poseía una garrita extra.

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I posted a video a couple days ago of BUB walking towards her food. To me, as the person that cares for her day in and day out, this video shows how well she is doing after recovering from her bone infection, but I realize that to some people that don't see her every day it may seem sad or like she might not be doing so well. I am happy to see that so many of BUB's followers are concerned about her health and well-being, I also noticed that many of you are worried about her and think that she is not healthy or "looking very good". I understand that it can be a shock to see the lump on her face and how she walks if you don't see her everyday like we do.  The truth is that she is walking happily (she doesn't know it looks funny), and walks this way all over the house throughout the day without a thought.  And the lump doesn't hurt her (just a big bone left behind by a nasty bone infection), and most importantly her appetite is as strong as ever - she plows down 12 ounces of wet food every day. Since I have been with her nearly every day since she was just a little kitten, have been there for every pee, every poo, every sneeze, burp and drool, all hundred something vet visits, 6+ radiographs, three CT Scans, and a bone fracture, I am in tune with every tiny bone, lump, hair clump, and muscle in her body, I can say with full confidence that she is happy, healthy, and living the best life she knows - and her vets can too. I have been through more ups and downs with BUB than you can imagine, and I hope that everyone understands that no one in the universe cares more about her than I do. I have always been fully transparent about her health, and I will continue to be as she transitions into her senior years, which for her are much earlier than for a typical cat. Did you know that BUB had a life expectancy of 6 months? I adopted her with that in mind, and was prepared to care for her until that time came, but here we are 8 years later and and she's still truckin' around like she owns the planet. She is a force of nature and we all could learn a little about determination, perseverance and positivity from this 4 pound bundle of highly concentrated magic. #lilbub #goodjob

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La historia de la gatita ayudó a crear conciencia sobre la adopción y apoyo de animales con necesidades especiales y, a través de sus publicaciones recaudaba dinero para este tipo de fundaciones; de igual manera fundaron una tienda de productos para animales con problemas como los de Bub.

De acuerdo a su dueño, Mike Lil Bub murió mientras dormía por lo que murió en un estado de paz. Además se cree que la causa de su muerte se debió a la enfermedad con la que luchó durante años, una osteoporosis muy agresiva.

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This is my first photo with BUB next our last photo together. On the morning of Sunday, December 1st 2019 we lost the purest, kindest and most magical living force on our planet. BUB was cheerful and full of love laying in our bed with us Saturday night, but unexpectedly passed away peacefully in her sleep.. I have always been fully transparent about BUB's health, and it was no secret that she was battling a persistent and aggressive bone infection. Even knowing this, we weren't expecting her to pass so soon or so abruptly without warning. I truly believe that she willingly made the decision to leave her failing body so that our family would not have to make that difficult decision ourselves. It is impossible to put into words the profound effect that BUB has had on my life, on the lives of thousands of homeless pets, and on the lives of those of you that have cared for her as if she were your own family. She taught me everything that I know about unconditional love, she brought my wife Stacy and I together, she's the reason we have our beautiful children Rosco and Lula, and she has been a constant source of warmth and love in our lives for the past 8 years. To say that our family is devastated would be an understatement. But most importantly, BUB has made a huge difference in the world of animal welfare, and in the lives of millions of people worldwide. She has literally saved thousands of lives (both pets and humans), she started the first national fund for special needs pets, she was the subject of groundbreaking genetic and biological research, she's helped raise over $700,000 for animals in need, and has spread a message of determination, positivity, and perseverance to people all over the world. And even though my heart is absolutely crushed by her graceful departure from planet Earth, I know that her sprit, magic, and overwhelming energy are still with us, reminding us every day to be better. Dearest BUB, I will never forget your generosity, your limitless supply of love, or your uncanny ability to bring so much magic and joy to the world. I am forever honored and humbled that you chose me as your caretaker. Please visit all of us in our dreams o

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La historia de la gatita comenzó cuando fue rescatada de la calle en 2011 y luego de que su imagen se hiciera viral, protagonizó varias campañas para fomentar la adopción responsable. De igual forma compartió escenarios con el famoso Grumpy Cat, quien falleció el año pasado.

La muerte de Lil Bub ha sido retomada por varios medios, entre ellos el New York Post, además incursionó en el mundo de la música junto a Snoop Dogg, con ‘Meow The Jewels’.

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