The relationship between man and animal predates capitalism, but that hasn't stopped some of the wealthiest people to ever live from trying to mix the two by leaving their ridiculous fortunes to their pets. Which means that there are cats and dogs on this planet who have more money than you could ever hope to accumulate in your lifetime.
some people love their pets so much, that they make them richer than most of the world’s people. With no human concerns or charitable urges, those animals spend their life in comfortable luxury, having servants and eating all the goodies they desire.
1.Gunther IV
The richest pet in the world is named Gunther IV. His father, Gunther III, inherited $372 million, when his owner, the German Countess Karlotta Lieberstein, died. Gunther IV owns a villa in Bahamas and a mansion in Miami, where Madonna used to live. His dinners consist in caviar, white truffles and steak.
- Toby Rimes
Living in New York City, Toby Rimes is a dog who inherited a fortune of $92 million, from his elders. On 1931, Ella Wendel decided to leave her puddle a fortune of $30 million. The descendent line of dogs has been named Toby Rimes, the last one being known for his charity acts.
- Kalu
The story of Kalu is impressive. Being tied to a tree in Zaire, he was rescued by Patricia O’Neill, daughter of the Countess of Kenmore. Now, he lives in South Africa, on a private estate, and is entitled on his master’s will to receive $90 million, as a revenge of Patricia against her husband. Kalu also owns a farm in Australia.
- Blackie
Who said that black cats bring bad luck, didn’t know that the richest cat of the world has this color. Blackie has a fortune of $25 million, after its owner, Ben Rea, died and left it all to her.
- Tommaso
When it was 4 years old, Tomasso was a stray cat, on the streets of Rome. Then, he met Maria Assunta, an Italian widow, who decided, before she died, to leave all the fortune, $13 million, to her cat. Her lawyers had to look for an animal welfare group to take care of Tomasso and her properties from all over Italy.