Lil Bub and Tuna the Chiweenie meet for the first time

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Annie Colbert
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Lennon and McCartney. Churchill and Roosevelt. Lil Bub and Tuna.

When people/robots of the future look back at meetings that changed history, the first encounter between Lil Bub and Tuna will stand out. She's a famous space cat who helps animals in need, and he's a chiweenie with an overbite and fondness for hoodies. Together, they're a force that could shatter the Internet.

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At South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas (inside a magical hotel conference room), Mashable witnessed the famous furballs' first-ever meeting. They sniffed; they exchanged stories of Internet fame; they became friends.

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Stay tuned for exclusive video from this momentous event.

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