Ruffwear is a dog accessory retailer. They also publish stories about outdoor adventures with dogs. They pay a flat rate of $500 per story of 800-1000 words and 8-10 photos to be included.

According to their call for pitches:

“We’re looking for personal stories that tell the tale of outdoor experiences you’ve shared with your dog(s) – anything from an epic adventure to those everyday moments when you seek fresh air with your canine sidekick.”

Before sending them a pitch, you are encouraged to browse through their collection of existing stories, so you can get a clear sense of what they publish.

They seem to have been publishing several stories per month, for quite some time, so this does appear to be a regular opportunity to get published. If they don’t accept your first pitch, I would encourage you to wait a month or two and then try again.

If they reject your story, you may also want to revise it and submit it to Chicken Soup for the Soul, which is also currently seeking true dog stories.

To learn more about pitching Ruffwear, refer to their pitch guidelines.