The 8 richest pets in the world: meet Taylor Swift and Oprah's celebrity dogs and cats ... and Gunther VI, a German shepherd worth US$500 million who lives in Madonna's old home | South China Morning Post

Many pet owners don't shy away from putting their pets on social media, and sometimes their adorable dogs and cats even cash in big time. Popular pets can rake in money through sponsored posts and ads - and upon reaching furry fame, they can also have their own merchandise. Some even surpass their owners in terms of wealth, while others inherit - or are set to inherit - fortunes from their owners. The community All About Cats has created a list of the world's wealthiest, highest earning and most influential pets, stating their earnings or inheritances. Here are the eight…