Top 5 Richest Animals In The World That Inherited Millions Of DollarsFrom Their Owners

It may seem hard to believe to most of us, but there are individuals who hold their pets in such high regard.

Have you ever felt that your cat or dog is more of a friend than a pet? Pets really do give us some of the benefits we get from friends and other strong social relationships.

Like these pet owners who greatly love their pets so much that before they pass away, they are willing to leave a huge amount of fortune to them.

Now, these fortunate animals are millionaires since they inherited a large amount of money their owners grant on them. In addition, they are considered to be more privileged than most humans because they can enjoy the best luxuries in the world.

Here’s a countdown of top five richest animals in the world that inherited millions of dollars from their owners.

When Maria Assunta, the wealthy, childless widow of the Italian property tycoon, died in December 2011, she transferred $13 million net worth to her beautiful black feline pet cat Tommaso including all her cash and real estate in Rome, Milan and Calabria, Italy. She rescued this stray cat from the streets of Rome and took great care with all her heart. She even asked her lawyers to find an animal welfare association or group to which leave the estate and the loyalty of looking after her beloved pet Tommaso.

This black cat claimed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the richest cat in the world. Blackie inherited $25 million after his owner Ben Rea’s death. The owner left nothing for his relatives but he made sure that his most spoiled pet cat Blackie enjoys the lavishness and privileges for the rest of his life.

Kalu is a chimpanzee who was tied to a tree in Zaire and was rescued in 1985 by Patricia O’Neill, the daughter of the Countess of Kenmore and wife of former Olympic swimming star, Frank O’Neill. Kalu then lived with Patricia as her beloved pet. It was later on reported that Patricia had entitled Kalu to receive all her asset worth $90 million, as she didn’t want her husband to get a single cent from her fortune. Kalu now lives on Patricia’s estate in South Africa, owns another mansion and farm in Australia.

Toby Rimes is a descendant of a poodle that inherited $30 million in 1932 after the death of his owner Ella Wendell in New York City that she left the inheritance in the form of money for her beloved dog. The money was well invested by the dogs and the family of the dogs as Toby Rimes is now $92 million richer than the rest of us.

Gunther IV is a German Shepherd considered as the richest dog in the world. Just like Toby Rimes, Gunther IV is also not a direct heir. When German Countess Karlotta Lieberstein passed away, she left $372 million to Gunther III. After the death of Gunther III , the huge amount of money was given to his son, Gunther IV.

The dog is presently richer than many celebrities over the world. Gunther IV has several properties in his name including Miami Mansion of Madonna and Estates in the Bahamas, Germany and Italy complete with first-class butler services. He also dines on caviar and steak daily. Gunther IV lives an extravagant lifestyle and his wealth keeps growing as he has properly invested in trust funds and other ways to increase his income.