Talk:List of wealthiest animals

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In which countries is it possible that animals legally own money?

I think, in no country. So this list is a bit ... strange. --77.4.201.54 (talk) 17:08, 12 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Animals are property almost everywhere, and as such cannot themselves own property, including money. So this list needs some acknowledgement of that, as well as criteria for what counts for an animal to be "wealthy" given that they cannot own property. If you dig into most of these stories, you find that the owner left money to a charity with the provision that the charity had to take care of their animal (as in the case of the Guinness Book's recognized "wealthiest cat") or else a trust was established that must be used for the benefit of an animal. None of that is the same as saying an animal itself is "wealthy." 98.250.251.92 (talk) 18:47, 17 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Toby Rimes

It seems likely that Toby is an urban legend, so should he really be included here? Seems like there's not even evidence of the dog having any descendants. ohmyerica (talk) 22:48, 20 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

refs

http://time.com/money/4054366/richest-pets-all-time/

All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 17:36, 5 February 2018 (UTC).[reply]

Disputed worth

I'm starting this discussion mainly over two of the animals on the list, Tinker and Grumpy Cat, because sources differ.

Tinker: the article currently states that the cat was inherited a $800,000 home, however other sources estimate that the amount is much less, such as $562,000 and £350,000 (note that the latter is in pounds)
Grumpy Cat's earnings has been a disputed topic since the numbers were never confirmed. Some sources say 100 million, but her owner denied the claims.

I also have concerns over Choupette's worth since it's mostly based on rumors and Flossie's worth since I can't find a reliable source that actually says the dog inherited the 1.3 million house. Spinixster (chat!) 06:23, 15 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]