With the epic dimensions of a Shakespearean tragedy, The Queen of Versailles follows billionaires Jackie and David’s rags-to-riches story to uncover the innate virtues and flaws of their American dream. We open on the triumphant construction of the biggest house in America, a sprawling, 90,000-square-foot mansion inspired by Versailles. Since a booming time-share business built on the real-estate bubble is financing it, the economic crisis brings progress to a halt and seals the fate of its owners. We witness the impact of this turn of fortune over the next two years in a riveting film fraught with delusion, denial, and self-effacing humor.
From about 10:30-11 min, there is discussion of a family dog dying and getting stuffed and it is shown inside the house. Another dog is mentioned to have been hit by the driver and is shown cape style atop the piano
A family dog was described to have been hit by the driver and is shown cape style atop the piano in the back of many interview shots. Another dead, taxidermies family dog is briefly shown
Several animals are neglected to the point of death, but not abandoned in the sense of being left on the side of the road or something along those lines.