INTRODUCTIONS

Your Cat, edited by Michael Hallam, is the UK’s bestselling cat magazine, packed with practical information about cat care, health and wellbeing plus inspiring tales of cats and their relationships with their owners. Michael is happy to accept contributions of True Cat Tales – real life stories about people’s cats (500 words, usually paid at £40); short fictional stories about cats (500-1000 words, usual rate £80-£100) and feature ideas from experienced journalists or cat professionals which should be pitched as ideas in the first instance. He also accepts submissions for My First Cat (recounting the story of your first cat) and Golden Oldie (telling us about your cat who is over twelve years old) and these contributions are voluntary.

Details: email: editorial@yourcat.co.uk; website: www.yourcat.co.uk

The Bark (featured in WM Nov 19) has ceased print production from the March 2020 issue and is now a digital-only brand aimed at modern dog owners and enthusiasts. Feature content is based round a dog-owning lifestyle and the bonds between dogs and humans, ie not specific breed advice. Topics covered in thebark.com include food, health, training, activities and dog-related news. Editor in chief Claudia Kawczynska is currently accepting submissions of online content tailored for The Bark’s intelligent and culture-savvy readership.

Details: email: editor@thebark.com; website: https://thebark.com/

magazine, edited by John Catchpole, covers everything of interest to people owning and caring for pet parrots and parakeets. Feature content includes expert advice on parrot health and care as well