Pet owners have long since discovered the opportunity to monetize their hobbies. Some breed animals, others run video channels in their pet's name. There are many ways, and everyone can find a niche for themselves. Let's look at the most popular and effective ways to earn money from pets.
Make your pet an Instagram star
Pet profiles are very popular on social media. There's nothing easier than creating one for your pet:
- Create a pet account.
- Create a profile and decide on a theme (travel, cooking, humor).
- Upload your first post with a good photo.
- Connect InstaPlusPro to boost your followers or get mass likes.
- Maintain the channel daily.
- Attract advertisers.
The most important thing is to choose the right niche. There are so many similar Instagram channels that few people are interested anymore. The channel's topic should engage users and motivate discussion. Then, subscribers and advertising agencies will quickly follow.
Successful cat bloggers earn upwards of $25,000 monthly on Instagram. Of course, it takes some time to reach that level, but the effort is worth it.
Make calendars with funny photos of your pet
Everything new is well-forgotten old. In the old days, calendars of various formats were very popular. Now they're back in fashion. Especially those with cute animal faces.
If you have a photogenic cat or a cheerful dog, you probably already have a ton of great photos. It might be a good idea to make a calendar featuring photos of the same pet, from infancy to adulthood. Or in different clothes. Or in different cities and countries. Or with different toys. The options are endless. You can easily design such a calendar in any photo editor.
But if you want to scale up your business, you can't avoid investment. Printing is expensive. You can print a glossy calendar on a home printer, but the quality won't be the best. Cover design and beautiful spring binding also cost a small amount, but it's still a nice investment. However, you can earn a good profit. The price of a monoblock calendar (each month has its own sheet) ranges from 300 to 700 rubles, with the average cost being 100 rubles. However, earnings from calendars are seasonal. They are typically purchased at the end or beginning of the calendar year.
Get involved in animal breeding
Farming aside, cats, dogs, birds, and expensive fish can provide additional income for their owners. Some have even turned animal breeding into a business.
Initial investment is crucial here. No one will buy just any animal for a lot of money. Therefore, the pet must not only be a purebred but also have a good pedigree, supported by documents. Consequently, you'll have to shell out for expensive food, a veterinarian, and a groomer.
Participation in shows, medals, and certificates will be mandatory. A mating partner of equal pedigree will be required, and this is expensive.
The cubs need to be fed properly, trained to use a litter box, given all age-appropriate vaccinations, and have all necessary paperwork completed.
Only with this approach can you make money from breeding animals. This business can bring in up to 200,000 rubles per month if you establish a large cattery. A single kitten can earn you a maximum of 30,000 rubles. Considering that animals don't breed every month, it's easy to calculate that making this a sustainable source of income won't be possible.
Make clothes or toys from combed wool
Handmade crafts are at the peak of popularity in the 21st century. Foreigners especially appreciate handcrafted items. And you don't have to stand on Arbat Street with your wares to appreciate them. Popular auction sites eagerly promote artisans, offering them excellent opportunities to earn money.
After brushing your pet's fur, don't throw it away. It can be felted, spun, and used to make paintings, felt boots, socks, anti-radiculitis belts, and stuffed animals. At the recent Crafts Fair at ZIL, mice and rats felted from dog hair were particularly popular.
Start a blog
Blogging remains the most popular way to make money. YouTube channel owners earn good money from advertisers for humorous or educational videos.
Channels dedicated to the intricacies of pet care, training, and nutrition are also trending. If you have experience and can share it, such content will be of interest to many pet owners, especially beginners.
A video channel requires promotion and advertising investment. However, once a large number of subscribers are achieved, manufacturers of pet food, clothing, toys, and accessories themselves begin to approach bloggers to advertise their products in their videos.
Pet product reviewers earn even more. This isn't just a simple ad in a video, but a full-fledged 5-10-minute video dedicated to a specific product: how to use it, its benefits, comparisons with similar products from other brands, price, and where to buy.
Write a book about your pet
This is a method for creative people with extensive experience interacting with animals. If you write lively, engaging, and humorous, your book will be a success. And you don't necessarily need to hire a professional publisher. You can design a colorful cover and create high-quality illustrations yourself. And publish it in installments on your social media page, enticing your followers to keep reading. Or you can post it on LitRes: the first book will be distributed free of charge, but if it's a hit with readers, the publisher will offer you a royalty contract.
There are many ways to make money from your pet. The lucky owner of a chipmunk, owl, cat, or noble-bred dog just needs to decide what's more appealing to them—making money on social media, creating handicrafts, blogging, or writing a book.
