23 publications paying for writing about animals & pets

With multiple outlets paying upwards of $1/word.

Want to pitch animal or pet features but not sure where to begin?

Today we’re sharing a fresh roundup of publications that pay for strong reporting and thoughtful writing on wildlife, pets, conservation, veterinary topics, equestrianism, and the many ways humans interact with animals.

Whether you want to cover behaviour, welfare, science, ecology, culture, policy, or the pet industry, you’ll find outlets here that value clear storytelling, solid facts, and pitches with a sharp angle.

Each listing includes pay details, links to pitching guidelines or mastheads. As always, some outlets may require a little extra digging to find the right section editor or commissioning contact.

If you have insights into specific pay rates, or if you’ve been offered different terms than those listed here, please let me know by replying to this email or by messaging me on Substack.

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23 publications paying for writing about animals & pets