Pampered Pooches of the Rich and Famous

5. Bradley Cooper and dog, Charlotte

Talking about rescued stray dogs, this list is not complete without Bradley Cooper. He lives with Charlotte, a dog that is always on his side and even goes with him to the movies.

6. Lady Gaga and dog, Asia

Ever heard of a dog that enjoys manicures? Then Lady Gaga’s French Bulldog, Asia it is! Whenever you see Lady Gaga, her dog is there with her, complete with matching accessories that she adorns.

7. Nora Hardwell and dogs, Tina and Kate

Tina and Kate were two lucky Collie Crosses when they were still alive. The two dogs were owned by a rich hermit spinster named Nora Hardwell, who lived by herself and her two dogs. When she died, she left her two companions four acres of lawn to play about and a $1 million trust fund for the maintenance and a full-time caretaker.

8. Majel-Barrett Roddenberry and Gene Roddenberry

Star Trek fans can remember its creator, Gene Roddenberry who was married to Majel-Barrett Roddenberry. Before her death, Majel-Barrett made sure she crafted a will that bequeathed her pet dogs some $4 million. In addition, the executors of the will had an instruction to give the dogs the sole right to live in one of her many luxurious mansions until their time of death. For the caretaker who must live with the dogs was to be given a $1 million package for undiminished loyalty and attention to the canines.

9. Rachel Hunter

New Zealand supermodel and actress and TV reality star, Rachel Hunter has built her German shepherd dogs miniature custom houses in her backyard that are a replica of her own house. The dogs’ houses are worth some $50,000, complete with terracotta floors and wrought-iron flower baskets.

Do you know of other celebrities who spend lavishly on their pets?