We more or less all love pets and there is a huge market when it comes to products for pets.
So if you are an affiliate marketer in the pet niche, you can potentially make huge profits – if you find the right affiliate programs.
To make it easy for you, I have put together a list of the 13 best affiliate programs for pets.
I have chosen many different types of programs so no matter what your specific angle in the pet niche is, you will find some great affiliate options on the list below.
All of them are, of course, 100% free to join and it is easy to get started with all of them as well.
Can you make money with pet affiliate programs?
Before getting to the list of some awesome pet affiliate programs, let’s first look into the potential of the niche.
Just by pure logic, it is possible to figure out that a lot of people are interested in products for pets and it is therefore potentially a profitable niche as an affiliate marketer.
But it can also be good to look at a bit of data to know more about the potential before getting involved in a niche and if it is an increasing or decreasing market.
And let me just reveal right away that the spending on pet products is huge.
In the US alone, the spending on pet products in 2018 was $72.56 billion according to APPA.
People spend A LOT of money on pet products.
And in 2019 it was around $75.38 billion.
Again, I want to emphasize that this is the spending in the US alone. As an affiliate, you can have the whole world as your market and do not have to only target one country which makes the earning potential even bigger.
Also, as you can see in the image above, the spendings are on many different types of products so there are also many different angles you can focus on.
If we look worldwide, it will show the tendencies are the same.
According to RateCity, Australia, for example, has a yearly growth of 7.4% in the pet industry.
Spendings are increasing all over the world.
And to give a few more examples, the growth in Argentina is 9%, in Canada it is 3.7%, in China it is 27%, in the UK 2.6%, In Russia 9.3%, and in India it is 7.4%.
So the spending on pets is not only already huge in most of the world – the spendings are also increasing.
As an affiliate that is a good sign as it means more opportunities. To get the most out of this opportunity, you, first of all, need to find the right affiliate programs.
How to choose the right affiliate programs for you?
There are really A LOT of affiliate options in the pet niche.
On the list below, I have chosen programs from a wide range of products and services to show just how many different directions it is possible to go into the pet niche.
When looking at choosing pet affiliate programs, you, first of all, need to look at the angle you are focusing on and the products and services relevant to this.
So choose the ones that fit your angle the best. And let yourself be inspired by some of the different programs – maybe they can give you new ideas.
Secondly, you need to notice the cookie time as that it important for your profit potential. A short cookie time means people have to make the decision faster for you to earn commissions.
On the list below I will show the cookie time for each program so you can easily get an overview of this.
Finally, you need to look at the quality of the pet product and service. As affiliates, we need to make sure only to promote products that will truly help our audience.
So make sure it really is relevant to your audience as this will build up trust and people will then likely buy through your affiliate links several times and a following like this can really help grow your business over time.
13 Best Affiliate programs for pets
Let’s now get to the list of some great pet affiliate programs you can join to boost your earnings.
The list is not in a prioritized order as the best programs for you depends on your specific angle.
But I have tried to make it easy to get an overview so you can quickly find the programs relevant for you and will show how you can also then join them.
Pets Warehouse
Products:
Pets Warehouse is a company that has been around since 1974 in the US and started with breeding birds. Now it has a wide range of pet products you can earn commission by promoting if your audience is located in the US.
They have more or less any product you can think of for birds, dogs, cats, aquariums, as well as a lot of products for reptiles and for other small pets.
So if you are in the pet niche, there are good chances you can find relevant products here. You just need to be aware of the short cookie time which is the biggest disadvantage of this affiliate program, in my opinion.
Commission:
8%
10-day cookie time
How to join:
Pet Warehouse offers its affiliate program through the network ShareASale. So you need to join that network and apply through there. You can also read more about the program on Pet Warehouse’s affiliate page.
Zooplus
Products:
This is an affiliate program for pets if your audience is in Europe. It has offices all over Europe and ships to all countries in Europe. The website has existed for more than 20 years and it offers more than 10,000 products within pet food and pet accessories.
In addition to the many different products they sell, they also have a refer-a-friend program where people can earn points if they invite friends to sign up for Zooplus. This can be something that might entice your audience to take a closer look at it as well.
The only disadvantage of this affiliate program is the very low commissions (see more below). However, you also earn commissions on existing customers so once people have signed up through your link, you will keep earning every time they by so it can really build up.
Commission:
2-3%
45-day cookie time
How to join:
You can read more about Zooplus’ affiliate program om their affiliate site.
Petsies
Products:
Petsies offers something quite unique that I am sure any pet lover will love and it can be quite easy to sell and be relevant almost no matter what your angle in the pet niche is. It offers pet owners to take a picture of their pet and upload it. Then they will hand-make a stuffed animal looking like the pet. That is a great idea, right?
Since the stuffed animals are handmade especially for each customer, the prices are fairly high and start at around $199.
As an affiliate that means good earning potential for you. And people are willing to spend a lot when it comes to pets so this is definitely a pet affiliate program with potential, in my opinion.
Commission:
10%
180-day cookie time
How to join:
You can join Petsies’ affiliate program on their affiliate page.
Pet Plate
Products:
One thing pet owners always make sure is that their pet eats well. That is why Pet Plate can be a great affiliate program if you are in the dog niche.
They offer meals for dogs and ship all over the US. But it is not just any meal. The meals are all-natural and are designed by a vet nutritionist. It is also possible to have the meals personalized for each dog and all meals are prepared in a human-grade kitchen.
So this is an interesting meal plan to make your dog audience aware of, in my opinion. It might be just what they are looking for and at the same time, you can make some great commissions.
Commission:
$25 per sale
30-day cookie time
How to join:
You can read more about Pet Plate’s affiliate program on their affiliate page. But you need to join it through ShareASale.
Petcube
Products:
Petcube was founded in 2012 to create pet products for the XXI century. And they have definitely managed to create some interesting and different products.
They, for example, have products that make it possible for you to stay connected to your pet no matter where you are. You can, for example, see, talk to, and exercise your pet remotely to ease separation anxiety. Pet owners can connect to the boxes in their homes with their smartphone and get easy access.
As an affiliate, it can be an interesting and different affiliate program if your audience is interested in new technology and taking pet care in a new direction.
Commission:
10%
How to join:
You can apply through Petcube’s affiliate page.
My Dog Foo
Products:
My Dog Foo is for dog owners that really like to treat their dogs. It offers all-natural, organic, vegan, and cruelty-free skincare for dogs.
It offers many different products like healing balms, organic shampoo, shampoo bars, grooming products, and grooming sets. So depending on your audience, you can find some different high-quality products here to promote to them and earn commissions.
Just be aware that My Dog Foo only ships in the US so it is only relevant to join if your audience lives here.
Commission:
10%
How to join:
You can join on the My Dog Foo affiliate page.
Petco
Products:
Petco is a huge online pet store where you can find products for more or less any pet to promote to your audience. It has products like food, treats, health care, play & wear, vehicles, outdoor, and even pharmacy products for pets.
It also has local services in the US like pet sitting, grooming, dog training, adoptions, and pet insurances. So there are enough products to choose from as an affiliate.
The only downside of the program is the fairly low commission per sale (see below) and the short cookie time. But the good side is that it gives you access to such a huge range of different products to promote as an affiliate.
Commission:
4%
7-day cookie time
How to join:
Read more about how to apply on the Petco affiliate page.
Ruffwear
Products:
Ruffwear has online shops in both the US and in several European countries. It builds performance dog gear to enhance and inspire exploration for outdoor adventurers and their human companions.
Products you can find to promote as an affiliate include harnesses, leashes, collars, apparel, life jackets, boots, packs, safety gear, beds, toys, winter gear, travel gear, gear for working dogs, and more.
So there are plenty of products to promote if your audience is interested in both outdoors and have dogs.
Commission:
8%
30-day cookie time
How to join:
You can apply to become a Ruffwear affiliate on their affiliate page.
Pets Best
Products:
Pets Best is a company that offers pet insurances to the US market. It is a fast-growing pet-related industry and, therefore, something that might be worth looking into as an affiliate program in the pet niche.
It offers plan options for accidents, illnesses, and optional routine care coverage.
As an affiliate, it has great earning potential as you can earn commissions already when people submit an insurance application and it also tracks sales that end up being over the phone.
Commission:
Starts at $35 per submitted insurance application
90-day cookie time
How to join:
You can apply to become an affiliate on Pets Best affiliate page.
Dogo
Products:
Dogo is a pet fashion website with a focus on fashion for dogs. So if your affiliate audience is interested in this, Dogo has a lot of interesting products you can promote.
You can, for example, find tanks & t-shirts, dresses, sweaters, coats & jackets, raincoats, fun wear, sweatshirt & jumpers, and hats.
Personally, it is not really my thing but it is a huge market and as a pet affiliate the dog fashion niche can definitely be profitable if done right.
Commission:
10%
How to join:
You can apply to become a part of Dogo’s affiliate program on their affiliate page.
PetCareSupplies.com
Products:
PetCareSupplies.com offers a lot of different products you can promote as an affiliate if your audience is based in the US as they only ship here.
They have the most products for dogs and cats but you can also find products for other pets. You can find toys, shampoo, grooming equipment, products for hygiene, homeopathic supplies, and much more.
A great thing about PetCareSupplies is the relatively high commission rate they give compared to many other affiliate programs for pets (see below).
Commission:
Up to 13%
60-day cookie time
How to join:
You can read more on their affiliate page. But you have to join Commission Junction to get access to it.
TruDog
Products:
TruDog is specialized in USA manufactured raw protein diet for dogs that supplies them with the vital nutrients they need. This is how the company initially started, but it now also offers a wide range of other products you can earn commissions by promoting as an affiliate.
Their product range includes food, supplements, treats, dental products, grooming products, toys, bowls, and more.
In addition to their regular affiliate program, they also offer a 2-tier sign up bonus program.
Commission:
10%
90-day cookie time
How to join:
You can read more about TruDog’s affiliate program on their affiliate page. However, you need to join ShareASale to get access to it.
FitBark
Products:
FitBark is yet another creative and different product you can promote in the pet niche. The mission of the company is to get dogs and humans healthy together.
Their products are used in more than 140 countries so you can promote them worldwide. Just be aware that some products are only for the US.
The products include an all-in-one health and location tracker for dogs, a dog health monitor, apps that can help your audience get motivated to stay healthy with their dog, and Fitbit clock face where it is possible to quickly get an update of both your own and your dog’s health by looking at your clock.
So definitely some interesting products to look into as an affiliate.
Commission:
Starts at 12%
60-day cookie time
How to join:
You can see how to join on FitBark’s affiliate page.
Final thoughts
As you can see, there are a lot of great affiliate programs you can join in the pet niche.
What I really like about this niche is that it has so many different angles. And as you can see on the list of affiliate programs above, there are some really creative and different options as well.
In addition to this, people spend a lot of money on their pets and that means we as affiliates have good earning options.
I hope this list has helped you get some great ideas for products to promote as an affiliate in the pet niche.
If you have any comments, questions, or know any pet affiliate programs you think belong on the list, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
