How to Get Your Cat Into Modeling

If you've ever wondered what it would take for your cat to be in a movie, in a television advertisement or on the front cover of a magazine, you can apply on your pet's behalf to one of many pet modelling agencies to find out. It doesn't matter whether your cat is an old soldier with half an ear missing, or a pedigree Siamese with attitude; agencies are constantly on the lookout for their next feline star.

Things You'll Need

  • Camera
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Instructions

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      Prepare your cat for a photography session. Groom him to bring out the features and characteristics that would make him stand out to a talent spotter. If he's mean-looking and battle-scarred, for instance, go with the flow and don't change a thing, apart from cleaning his eyes. Otherwise, brush his coat and spruce him up.

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      Take photographs that you think bring out his character and personality. Catch a shot of him leaping through the air, or looking particularly intelligent. Spend an hour or two taking your pictures to get a good range of images.

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      Pick two or three images that you think are the best, making sure that they're not blurred. Get them printed in a 10-inch by 8-inch format.

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      Contact animal talent agencies to ask for their application form, as well as their terms and conditions. Alternatively, apply online, attaching digital photographic files. Whether you're applying by post or online, wait a week before following up to confirm receipt, if you haven't heard from them.

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      Ensure that you apply to an agency that actively seeks employment for their models, and not simply an agency that collects photographs and does nothing else. You should not have to pay for registration, portfolio photographs, or fees for representation. The only fees you should expect to pay are a cut of anything that your cat earns for an assignment, or a small fee for an online portfolio, and you should ask what the agency's cut is before committing to anything.

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      Ask if you would need to travel to their headquarters for assignments, or if they have national branches. Check their liability for accidents caused by their negligence and ask if your cat should have insurance.

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      Be patient and do not expect to be called immediately. It's simply a question of waiting for the first assignment.