Become a millionaire once in your life. Many dream of it, but few achieve it. Some pets have already done it. They inherited big bucks or became stars thanks to social media. British insurance comparison site Compare the Market has listed the world’s richest pets. It has dogs, cats, a bear and even a chicken. Here are some examples.
Heavy dog inherited from his father
The German shepherd Gunther IV is worth 386 million Swiss Francs. The dog inherited his fortune from his father, Gunther III, who was also wealthy by inheritance. Its owner, the German Countess Karlotta Leibenstein, left him about 106 million francs after his death in 1991.
Thanks to profitable investments, the assets continued to grow to their current size over the years. Steak and caviar lover now owns several homes in Italy.
Grumpy Cat has 100 million
Grumpy Cat earned his money differently. He is a millionaire himself. Tardar Sauce, exactly as it is called, has gained worldwide fame for its crusty expression. His fortune rose to 102 million francs thanks to paid appearances and the sale of fan articles. Sadly, Grumpy Cat died as a result of a urinary tract infection in May 2019.
Cats by Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is a big cat fan and has three cats: two Scottish Folds named Olivia Benson and Meredith Gray, and a Ragdoll named Benjamin Button. According to the listing, Olivia Benson is worth CHF 100 million. In addition to her luxurious life in the owner’s mansion, she often appears with him in commercials. So she earns her own money.
Avid dog lover Oprah Winfrey
Also on the list are Oprah Winfrey’s five dogs, Luke, Layla, Sadie, Sunny, and Lauren. But “only” worth about 30 million francs each. It is said that after the death of the US entertainment giant, he bequeathed a lot to his loved ones.
Gigoo – a million dollar chicken
Gigoo chicken can cost around 15 million francs. British publisher Miles Blackwell left his fortune to him in 2011. Money serves to support it. The next unusual animal takes only 10th place. Bart the Bear 2, 18-year-old Alaskan grizzly bear, is worth about six million Swiss francs. He earns his money by acting in movies and television. Hence the series “Dr. Doolittle” and “Game of Thrones”.
Michael Jackson Chimpanzee rules only 15th place
Also at the bottom of the list are many famous pets. American comedian legend Betty White’s golden retriever Pontiac is eleventh with a fortune of five million Swiss francs, Karl Lagerfeld’s cat Choupette is 13th with 3.5 million Swiss francs, and Michael Jackson’s chimpanzee Bubbles is also at work. He earns good money by selling his paintings. However, his two million francs place him only 15th among the wealthiest pets. (krj)