The 2018 Pet Rich List includes 19 dogs and 12 cats. It also features two tortoises, two monkeys, a chimpanzee, a parrot, a bear, a cow, a fox and even a chicken. (Keep those last two apart!)
As a cat lover, I’ve decided to repurpose the list. So I present …
The world’s richest cats
1. Grumpy Cat (aka Tardar Sauce). Net worth: $99.5 million. She started as an internet meme and branched into merchandising and media appearances, including the 2014 movie “Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever.”
2. Olivia Benson. Net worth: $97 million. She is one of singer Taylor Swift’s two cats. Named after the lead character on TV series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” the Scottish Fold has appeared on advertisements for Diet Coke and Keds shoes.
3 Tommassino. Net worth: $13 million. The Italian cat inherited its wealth from its deceased owner.
4. Blackie. Net worth: $12.5 million. The U.K. cat inherited his riches.
5. Street Cat Bob. Net worth: $5 million. The U.K. cat was the inspiration for a best-selling book and movie.
6. Choupette. Net worth: $3.5 million. The French feline is the beloved cat of fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. The Birman has been in multiple photoshoots for Chanel and other brands. She also has a large social media following.
7. Tara. Net worth: $1.85 million. Known as “the Hero Cat,” Tara rose to fame in 2014 when she rescued her family’s small child from an attacking dog. A video of the incident went viral on social media. She now has a large social media following.
8. Maru. Net worth: $1.8 million. The adorable Japanese cat is a social media star. The Scottish Fold is best known for his love of boxes.
9. Hamilton the Hipster Cat. Net worth: $826,800. The mixed breed cat has a large social media following. He earned his nickname because of his unique mustache of white hair.
10. Henri, le Chat Noir. Net worth: $316,000. The mixed breed cat inspired a web series of short films which are based around his existential musings.
11. Lil Bub. Net worth: $195,000. The odd-looking feline became an internet meme. She makes money from media appearances, sponsorships, YouTube royalties and merchandising.
12. Tinker. Net worth: $160,000. The U.K. cat is another trust fund pet.
Photo: Grumpy Cat on the cover of the Sunday Times Magazine in December 2014.
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