Pets are an integral part of many households, and they have boundless loyalty. They make people feel better, and research shows that spending time with a pet produces the feel-good hormones oxytocin, adrenaline and serotonin. They also help reduce stress and anxiety. In addition to those benefits, they can teach us a lot about ourselves.
Most pet magazines have a section dedicated to personal experiences with pets. These stories often make up as little as 10% of the magazine’s content, but they compose as much as 80% of unsolicited submissions. To stand out from the crowd, try to tell a story that has a major impact on the owner or makes a big difference in someone’s life.
Another type of pet story that’s popular in magazines is the profile of a specific breed. Usually, these pieces are written by recognized experts on the subject. The best way to land one of these assignments is to contact the editor well in advance.
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) is a plastic resin used in fibers and fabrics, as containers, and for other applications. It is produced by combining two elements: ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. When a pet’s medical problems, age or other details are mentioned in a bio, try to omit them from the first sentence. Instead, put a positive spin on the pet’s features to entice readers to reach out to the shelter or rescue group.
In rescue, we know that people visit our websites with a variety of ideas about what kind of pet might fit their lifestyle, sometimes based on inaccurate information from movies or media. It’s our job to educate them, while at the same time encouraging them to take the next step and meet a furry friend that could be their new best friend.