In ancient Egypt, cats were venerated to such a degree that punishment for killing one was a death sentence. Eras later, we now live in a world where they can extricate a man from certain bankruptcy without even trying, as did recent SPIN profile subject Lil BUB. A brief look through the modern annals of celebricats.
See our feature story: “Corporate Cats Still Suck: The Improbable Tale of Indie Superkitty Lil BUB“