Atsuko Sato is a Japanese kindergarten teacher from Sakura, Japan, best known as the owner of Kabosu, the Shiba Inu behind the iconic "Doge" meme and the inspiration for Dogecoin. She adopted Kabosu in 2008 from an animal shelter after a puppy mill closure. Sato also cares for other pets, including Kabosu’s sister Neiro and three cats. She shares their lives on her blog, "Taking a Walk with Kabosu-chan," and social media, where she’s called "Kabosu Mama." Sato has leveraged Kabosu’s fame for philanthropy, raising funds for animal welfare and children’s rights, and her updates, like summer plans for Neiro, often engage the crypto community, especially around Dogecoin and NEIRO.