According to a press release, members of the Dogecoin community are participating in a month-long crowdfunding campaign to create a bronze statue for Kabosu, the Japanese dog behind the inspiration of the DOGE mascot. Notably, the target for the crowdfunding campaign is $42,069. 

The initiative is being spearheaded by the Dogecoin Foundation, Own The DOGE, and Atsuko Sato (Kabosu’s mother). It bears mentioning that, less than 72 hours after the campaign was flagged off, the Dogecoin community raised $32,000. 

At the time of writing, the Dogecoin community has raised $40,376 from a total of 245 donations.