8 richest pets in the world: From Taylor Swift’s cat Olivia Benson to viral sensation Doug the Pug
8 richest pets in the world: From Oprah’s dogs to Taylor Swift’s cat
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Adorable dogs and cats can sometimes bring in large sums of money for their owners. The 'All About Cats' community has compiled a list of the richest, most famous, and highest-earning pets in the world along with their incomes and inheritances. These adored pets lead lives of luxury and prosperity that very few people can match owing to their riches, which can reach millions. Some are successful entrepreneurs, while some credit social media for their success. Others have inherited their wealth from their owners. Check out the top 10 wealthiest pets in the world.
Olivia Benson – Taylor Swift
The Scottish fold cat of Taylor Swift has an incredible net worth of US$97 million. According to the article, Olivia Benson "earned her fortune starring alongside her owner in several music videos, has crafted her own merchandise line, and has had cameos in many big-budget ads." That was followed by a ton of big-time commercial work, including cameos in music videos and advertisements for Keds sneakers and Diet Coke.
Gunther VI – Gunther Corporation
Gunther VI owes his enormous net worth to a substantial inheritance that increased through astute investments. This German Shepherd is by far the richest pet in the world, having amassed a fortune of $500 million. His grandfather was the cherished companion of the late German Countess Karlotta Leibenstein. Following the countess's death in 1992, Gunther III received her $80 million fortune, which has subsequently increased owing to the investments made by Gunther Corporation.
Nala Cat – Shannon Ellis
Nala the cat is more than just a popular Instagram sensation. This Siamese-Persian hybrid owes her $100 million wealth primarily to her line of high-end cat food. With 4.4 million followers, she holds the Guinness record for being the cat with the most Instagram followers. The Siamese-Persian, adopted from a shelter, is currently owned by Shannon Ellis and Pookie Methachittiphan. The attractive blue-eyed cat is estimated to make up to US$625,000 annually (as of 2019) from appearances and brand endorsements.
Doug the Pug – Leslie Mosier
Doug the Pug is another Instagram-famous pet on the list. Leslie Mosier's six-year-old pug has amassed an enormous following of 3.6 million on Instagram, and nearly 12 million all over social media. The four-legged cutie, who is also a recipient of the People's Choice Award, plays Monchi in the Oscar-nominated animation 'The Mitchells vs The Machines'. Doug the Pug is reportedly paid US$22,400 for every Instagram post.
Pontiac – Betty White
America's beloved Betty White was known for both her extraordinary talent and her lifelong love of animals. White's latest pet was a gorgeous golden retriever named Pontiac. Apparently, White left Pontiac with $5 million in her will but the golden retriever died before he could see the inheritance. People magazine claims that the amiable golden retriever died in 2017, four years before White's demise in 2021.
Choupette – Karl Lagerfeld
Karl Lagerfeld's Birman cat, Choupette, is the most popular cat in the fashion industry and the designer's only true love. The cat made about US$4.5 million on her own from modeling contracts and endorsements, though Lagerfeld left her a sizable fortune when he died in 2019. Choupette earned US$2.7 million in 2015 solely as a result of her partnership with Shu Uemura and her appearance in a Vauxhall Corsa car calendar.
Sadie, Sunny, Lauren, Layla and Luke – Oprah Winfrey
Sadie, Sunny, Lauren, Layla, and Luke exemplify that being Oprah Winfrey's pet could be preferable to being a successful human. The dogs will reportedly receive $30 million when Oprah dies, which is a sizable portion of her overall wealth. Oprah frequently shares photos of her furry family on Instagram.
Jiffpom – Cutelife Inc
With almost 30 million social media followers, this little Pomeranian dog, born in Chicago, is the owner of two Guinness World Records. Online celebrity Pomeranian dog Jiffpom has 9.3 million Instagram followers. Jiffpom owes a significant portion of his $25 million net worth to endorsement deals. He charges up to $32,906 for each Instagram post, making him the most-paid dog influencer. After being featured in a book called 'I Am Jiffpom', a calendar, and a line of 'Jiffmoji' emojis, this dog finally had his moment when Los Angeles held a "Jiff Day" on August 20, 2014.
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