FX.co ★ Top 5 world's richest animals

Gunther VI

More than 20 years ago, Gunther III became the richest animal in the world. After the death of its owner, the German shepherd inherited almost $80 million. Since then, its fortune has grown several times up to $500 million. When the dog died, it passed to his grandson – a dog named Gunther VI. His guardian manages the dog’s capital throughout the investment fund. It was created to improve Gunther's well-being by investing its money in real estate around the world.

Nala

Unlike Gunther VI, who was born with a silver spoon in its mouth, this cat earned its multi-million-dollar fortune itself. Charismatic Nala, who lived in an animal shelter a few years ago, is now an Instagram star. It has more than 4 million followers, which attracts advertisers. Thanks to numerous commercial projects last year, the cat blogger managed to increase its capital to $100 million.

Olivia Benson

A Scottish fold cat named Olivia Benson takes third place in the ranking. According to the latest estimates, its fortune stands at $97 million. Notably, this pet achieved financial success when it was just a kitten. It starred in commercials and clips of her famous owner. Olivia Benson is the pet of famous American singer Taylor Swift. The pop star often appears at various parties with her four-legged companion and actively promotes her cat on Instagram.

Sadie, Sunny, Lauren, Layla, and Luke

Popular American TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey is an avid dog lover. She has 5 pets - Layla, Lauren, Luke, Sunny, and Sadie. Spaniels and golden retrievers often accompany her at various social events. She also posts their photos on Instagram. Each of the dogs has its own trust fund and as a collective is set to inherit $30 million when Oprah dies.

Jiffpom

Next up is another influential pet called Jiffpom. The tiny Pomeranian dog became extremely popular in 2014 after it starred in Katy Perry’s music video for Dark Horse. Since that moment, the number of followers to its Instagram account began to grow exponentially. In early 2022, it exceeded 10 million. Reportedly, each post published on Instagram brings Jiffpom more than $30,000. Its fortune is currently estimated at $25 million.