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Raising Cane's mascot dies at age 17

<p>Patrick Dennis, Advocate file photo EXCLUSIVE TO WWL-TV.</p>

The beloved mascot of Raising Cane’s has died, according to the restaurant’s official Facebook page.

The announcement came Sunday, along with a photo of the dog, Raising Cane II.

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According to the restaurant’s website, founder and CEO Todd Graves named the chain after his dog. Raising Cane II, a yellow Labrador, was a Christmas gift from his wife after the death of another dog, Raising Cane I.

You can read more about this story at The Advocate.

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