It may sound unusual, but a large number of pets have a better life than half of the world’s population. Whether it’s through inheritance or social media fame, these celebrity-owned pets, like some of the richest people, are millionaires. From the world’s richest dog Gunther VI (German Shepherd), who inherited his fortune from his mistress Count Karlotta Liebenstein, to Taylor Swift’s cat Olivia Benson (Scottish Fold), who stars in many music videos Together with the singer, these famous pets will definitely become rich. in All About Cats’ ‘The Ultimate Pet Rich List’.
A Billboard report states that the ranking of the world’s richest celebrity-owned pets is “based on Instagram analysis, with many of the top-earning furry friends climbing the ranks.” rich thanks to popularity on social networks.
However, the All About Cats community’s ‘Ultimate Pet Rich List’ also ranks animals like the beautiful Birman cat Choupette of the late celebrity Karl Lagerfeld, who inherited several million dollars as well as earn a little extra through participating in other projects.
Want to know which pampered dogs and cats in the animal kingdom have made the list of the world’s richest celebrity pets? We have you covered.
Gunther VI
Owned by the Gunther Group, the German shepherd Gunther VI owes his grandfather Gunther III a net worth of USD 500 million (about INR 4, 112 crores).
After her death in 1992, German Countess Karlotta Leibenstein left her will worth USD 80 million (about INR 6.58 crores) to her beloved dog Gunther III. This amount continues to grow thanks to smart investments around the world by Gunther Corporation, which now owns Gunther VI, the world’s richest pet. According to Forbes , Gunther sold a mansion previously owned by pop star Madonna for $31.75 million (about INR 261 crores) in 2022.
Nala
With a net worth of USD 100 million (about INR 822 crores), Nala, who is quite an Instagram influencer, is owned by Shannon Ellis and Varisiri ‘Pookie’ Methachittiphan. Her own premium cat food brand ‘lovenalaco’ and the Guinness World Record for having the most cat followers on Instagram (4.4 million), further add to her list of rich and famous her voice.
According to a report by All About Cats , Nala is the highest-earning cat and the second richest pet in the world. In 2022, Nala also becomes part of Farmville 3 .
Olivia Benson
According to All About Cats, this Scottish Fold cat is owned by Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and has a net worth of USD 97 million (about INR 797 crores). Her entry into the list of richest celebrity pets comes from her earnings from starring in many music videos with Swift, including “Blank Space,” and making cameo appearances in many big-budget commercials. from brands like DirectTv, Diet Coke and Ned Shoes.
Olivia Benson also has her own product line, and the singer often likes to show off cute little trinkets from her cat line on her Instagram. Taylor Swift’s cat is named after Mariska Hargitay’s famous character in the series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999).
Sadie, Sunny, Lauren, Layla and Luke
Actor, author and talk show host Oprah Winfrey has assured that her beautiful pet dogs, Sadie, Sunny, Lauren, Layla and Luke will collectively inherit USD 30 million (about INR 246 crores) when Winfrey passed away. Currently, each pet dog has its own trust fund and has a similar net worth. Sadie, Sunny, Lauren, Layla and Luke also regularly appear on Winfrey’s Instagram.
Jiffpom
With an estimated net worth of USD 25 million (approximately INR 205 crores), this furry ball has a following of over 9.5 million on Instagram and his posts feature him He’s been with many celebrities, such as Zach Clayton, HRVY, Kristen Hancher and Christian Collins.
The Pomeranian Jiff is one of the most influential and wealthy pets in the world and has two Guinness World Records – fastest 10 meters on his hind legs (6.56 seconds) and 5 meters on his front legs (7 .76 seconds). The ‘delicious’ dog also appeared in Katy Perry’s “Dark Horse” music video and also published his own book titled I am Jiffpom (2017).
Choupette
The late German fashion designer and owner of Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, once said of his pet Birman Choupette that he would marry his feline companion “if it were legal.”
Choupette, who has over 128k followers on Instagram, inherited $13 million (approximately INR 1.6 billion) from Lagerfeld after his death. According to All About Cats , Choupette has a comparable net worth. The beautiful cat can also be seen collaborating with various brands like LucyBalu.
Pontiac
This Golden Retriever has a net worth of USD 5 million (about INR 41 crores), owned by Late Betty White, best known as Sue Ann Nivens in the classic sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970). Pontiac inherited the money after the American comedian passed away on December 31, 2021.
Doug the Pug
Owned by social media mogul Leslie Mosier, Doug the Pug lives in Nashville, Tennessee and has a net worth of USD 1.5 million (about INR 12 crores). Since 2014, this canine companion has amassed more than 3.5 million followers on his official Instagram page ‘@itsdougthepug’.
Tucker
As reported by the All About Cats community, this adorable Golden Retriever has a net worth of USD 1.5 million (about INR 12 crores). One of the richest pets owned by content creator and YouTube personality Courtney Budzyn, Tucker has over 3 million followers on Instagram and won the 2021 Pet Influencer Award.
Marutaro
With a net worth of USD 1.5 million (about INR 12 crores), this famous Shiba Inu dog has appeared in many television commercials. Marutaro became an internet sensation after his father Shinjiro Ono started his Instagram page. This canine companion currently has 2.4 million followers.
