THE ORIGINAL WEALTHY CAT · EST. 1988
Meet Blackie: the feline whose legendary inheritance made him a Guinness World Records title holder. An old-money story with nine lives of meme potential.
THE CAT WHO HAD IT ALL № 00101 / THE ORIGIN
In 1988, British antiques dealer Ben Rea left a £7 million fortune connected to the care of Blackie, the last surviving cat among the 15 who lived with him.
Guinness World Records lists Blackie as the wealthiest cat. The majority of Rea’s wealth was split among three cat charities with instructions to look after his beloved companion.
READ THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS ENTRY02 / THE LEGACY
Blackie’s real story is the inspiration. This site is a fan-made crypto concept and is not affiliated with Guinness World Records or the estate of Ben Rea.
03 / THE NEXT CHAPTER
Blackie already has the origin story. Now the wealthy cat gets a new chapter on the internet.
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