THEY'RE ROLLING IN IT!
YOU South Africa|7 April 2022
We might be counting our pennies until the next payday, but these pampered pooches are in the money
NICI DE WET
THEY'RE ROLLING IN IT!
IT’S not just humans who can be filthy Shannon Ellis in Los Angeles, California rich – some of our four-legged friends have amassed fortunes that will make your jaw drop! A recent study put together the world’s top 10 richest pets. Prepare to be amazed!

1 GUNTHER VI $500 million (R7,5bn)

This handsome German Shepherd, Gunther VI, is owned by the Gunther Corporation which manages his estate.

His fortune goes back to 1991 when Countess Karlotta Leibenstein of Germany died and left her $80million (then R216m) fortune to her German Shepherd named Gunter III. The money has been passed down and grown thanks to trustees investing wisely in real estate.

2 NALA $100 million (R1,5bn)

This kitty is the world’s highest-earning cat influencer, boasting over 4 million followers. She rakes in the cash from endorsement deals, merchandise, and her own premium cat food called lovenalaco. She makes $14 410 (about R216 000) per Instagram post – not bad for a rescue!

Nala lives with her owners Varisiri “Pookie” Methac hittiphan and Shannon Ellis in Los Angeles, California.

3 OLIVIA BENSON $97 million (R1,4bn)

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