Pets Publications

AMAZONAS is the world’s leading freshwater-only aquarium magazine. Available in high-quality print and digital editions, published six times per year, bimonthly. Payments range from about $100 to $500 per article, depending on length, complexity, the authors experience, and whether or not images are included with the text.

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Aquarium Fish International publishes topics on a particular fish species, a family of fishes, how-to articles about setting up specific types of tanks, fish diseases, filtration hints, feeding tips, invertebrates (both fresh- and saltwater). In general, articles should be easy for beginner hobbyists to understand. Some topics, such as reef tanks, may require a little more technical detail. Break the text up using subheads for specific sections. Payment: 15 cents/word.

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Bird Watcher’s Digest (BWD) is a bimonthly magazine aimed at bird watchers and birders at all levels. BWD is always looking for well-written accounts covering backyard birds, including feeding, housing, bird gardening, how-to projects, and interesting bird behavior and experiences.

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Cats USA is a clear, informative pedigreed kitten and cat buyer’s guide and owner’s manual. Article topics might include how to decipher a kittens pedigree, an overview of recognized breeds, understanding felines natural instincts and grooming and caring for a new kitten. Article manuscripts range from 1,800 to 2,400 words. Cats USA pays on publication within one month of the on-sale date. Payment amounts vary according to the quality and length of the article.

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Clean Run welcomes the submission of educational and engaging feature articles covering the training of dogs for agility, competing in our sport, the conduct of training classes and agility events, and the health and safety of our agility dogs. Articles typically run from 1,200 to 3,000 words. Pay: ranges from $75 to $300, and will be confirmed on acceptance of the article.

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CORAL is the world’s leading marine aquarium magazine, read in English in more than 100 countries. Available in high-quality print and digital editions, published six times per year, bimonthly. The magazine publishes articles on selecting and keeping aquarium fishes, invertebrates and plants, reports on aquaculture, environmental issues and pioneering work in aquarium technology and marine science. Payments range from about $100 to $500 per article, depending on length, complexity, the authors experience, and whether or not images are included with the text.

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DOG USA is devoted to the care and enjoyment of all dogs, purebreds and mixed breeds. Most of the articles are written by freelancers. Word count: roughly 850 to 1,200 words. DOG USA pays on publication. Payment: up to 40 cents/word. The payment varies with the quality and length of the article and the number and quality of author-supplied photographs.

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Just Labs is geared toward the owner of a family Lab not necessarily just a “pet” a dog that is a member of the family and takes part in everything with the family on a day-to-day basis. Feature stories (600-1000 words) for our website should focus on these major topics: breeding/genetics; puppy issues; Labs as service dogs; caring, feeding, and health; history; legal issues; photo essays of Labs being Labs. Payment: $0.10/word upon posting on website.

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Kittens USA is a clear, informative kitten buyers guide and owners manual. This annual is a reference guide for prospective and current kitten owners, and focuses on how to care for mixed-breed kittens adopted from shelters or rescues. Word length: 1,000 to 2,300 words. Payment amounts vary according to the quality and length of the article.

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Nashville Paw is a pet magazine supporting animal rescue and welfare. The magazine publishes 4-page cover feature (2000 – 2700 words), 2-page mini-features (800 words) and department pieces (400 – 700 words). Writers receive a print byline on the article and in our masthead. Payment varies based on writer experience and assignment.

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REPTILES is a monthly magazine that caters to reptile and amphibian hobbyists. It covers a wide variety of reptile and amphibian-related topics, including captive care, field herping and herpetocultural trends. Payment is $500 for a 2,000- to 2,500-word article with photos and $350/short articles.

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The Bark is a magazine about life with dogs; we pay homage to the age-old relationship between our two species. With each issue, the editors seek to bring readers a literate and entertaining spectrum of dog-centric articles and stories. While much of the content is assigned in advance, editors also wish to provide a forum for writers who have a special appreciation for dogs. The editors accept short pieces (less than 600 words) on general tips, how-to and other topics. 
The Bark pays upon publication; compensation varies according to complexity and length of article.

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West Suburban Dog Magazine accepts stories from local writers on any non-fiction topic that relates to the local canine community. Possible story topics include personal experience/memoir, how-to/tips and general interest. Pays: $25/submission.

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