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I wish I were a dog

By Jacob Berkman · July 2, 2008

The Leona Helmsley story just won't end, despite that the notoriously cantankerous real estate mogul died last summer.

First, it was reported that Helmsley left millions to her pooch, Trouble. Now it seems that "The Queen of Mean" may have left billions to the greater dog community.

According to a NY Times story, Helmsley indicated in the precursor to her will that the bulk of her estate, estimated at between $5 billion and $8 billion, be left to the care and welfare of dogs.

Good news for dogs in need. Ruff news for people.