The world’s richest cats

Insurance aggregator Compare the Market recently launched its inaugural list of the world’s richest pets.
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.