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Queen of Mean's Billions Go to the Dogs

With $8B, Helmsley trust will dwarf all animal charities

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 2, 2008 5:09 AM CDT

(Newser) – Leona Helmsley made headlines last year for leaving $12 million to her dog while stiffing two of her grandchildren. But the pooch's payday looks like small change compared to the bonanza in store for America's dogs, the New York Times reports. A charitable trust being...   Read full story »

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