The phrase “fat cats” typically describes wealthy businesspeople, but seven actual cats in Tampa, Florida have literally become rich overnight. These fortunate felines now find themselves as the cats who inherit a substantial fortune following the death of their devoted owner, Nancy Sauer, who passed away at age 84 last November.
Cleopatra, Goldfinger, Leo, Midnight, Napoleon, Snowball, and Squeaky have become the talk of Tampa after cats inherit a combined $300,000 (approximately £336,000) from Sauer’s estate. The inheritance makes these Persian cats among the wealthiest pets in America.
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Despite Sauer’s wishes that her cats inherit both money and continued residence in her home, the situation proved impractical over time. For nearly six months following her death, the seven Persian cats lived alone in the massive house, with someone assigned to visit several times daily to check on their wellbeing…