Marnie the Shih Tzu who managed to gain millions of followers across the world has died at the age of 18 according to her owners.
Soon after being adopted from a shelter at the age of 11, Marnie has risen to fame and became a dog influencer on Instagram where she amassed over 1.8m followers.
Unfortunately, all good things come to an end and Marnie said her goodbyes to her loving family on March 5.
Confirming the passing of the adorable Shih Tzu with a stuck-out tongue were the pooch’s owners who took to Instagram to announce the news.
“It is with much grief I share the news that Marnie passed away painlessly & peacefully in my home on Thursday afternoon at the age of 18,” Marnie’s owners wrote in a tribute posted on Instagram (@marniethedog).
“Her comfort had been notably declining over the past few days with little hope for improvement and she let me know she had had enough. She enjoyed her chicken until the very end.
“Thank you for joining me on an unexpected journey with the ultimate love of my life. All I can feel right now is loss but beneath that I have so much gratitude.
“I’m grateful to the universe for entrusting me with her beautiful soul and providing me with the perfect best friend and companion. I’m grateful I was able to give this magical creature the fun and deeply loving life she wanted and deserved.
“I’m thankful I was chosen to be the conduit for Marnie to bring joy into the world. And I’m thankful for all the human and dog friends Marnie and I made along the way, and the strangers on the streets and on the internet, who have shown us so much love.”
As the owners went on to say, they’re also grateful that Marnie was able to inspire so many people to adopt senior dogs, leaving behind “the most beautiful legacy.”
“Most of all, I’m amazed that the sweet little hot mess of a pup that I picked up from a shelter at age 11, who at first didn’t seem like she would be around very long at all, has managed to inspire others to adopt senior dogs,” the tribute read.
“When I hear from people that Marnie has made them adopt their senior dogs it’s truly the most beautiful legacy she and I could hope to leave in this world.”
Following the announcement, thousands of people have paid their respects to Marnie, the dog who managed to reach the hearts of people from all around the globe.
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