Pets are properly cute – fact! Models Direct utterly adores them, which is why our Star Pets division within our agency receives plenty of attention from our clients looking to hire the next animal model.
We welcome animals across all species, not just your typical popular choices – dogs, cats, and rabbits. Our agency adds diversity within this segment of our agency which gives variety to our clients.
So, if they’re looking for something extra niche, like a hedgehog or turtle, we’ll most likely have that species in our books.
And if we don’t?
We’ll pop out an ad requesting interest on our socials and on our jobs board. This way, if any pet owners are interested in the opportunity, they can register their interest with us. Ultimately, the client will be the final decision maker and make their choice with whom they’d like to select. However, future opportunities will arise within our agency, so your pet won’t be missing out.
Our MD coordinators work hard to increase your pet’s visibility with the brands and companies that approach us. That’s our job and part of what makes our agency see success year in, year out with great pet campaigns.
If you’re considering this route for your furry, feathery, or scaly companion, here’s a mini checklist of what to consider before hitting the “apply” button.
What’s your pet’s temperament like? Are they usually content? Are they okay within a busy setting with new faces and smells?
Are they okay to travel?
Do they have any health issues, regardless of whether or not they restrict them from potential modelling work?
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If you have any concerns before applying, please feel free to contact our friendly team. We’ll be more than happy to talk to you and work through any questions and concerns you may have. We’re experts in this field; we’ve been doing it for the past 3 and a half decades now.
As for our existing pet sensations, we’ve been part of some amazing modelling campaigns, and it’s been a blast! We’ll walk you through some of our pet stories so you can see for yourself.
If you’d prefer to meet our team in person and see the stories come to life, head over to our HQ in Norwich.
For now, here are some pet projects our diverse talent have participated in with MD, where it’s been paw, pose, and repeatable fun!
Elliott (XDWD-3477) starred in Coco & Eve’s award-winning skincare and haircare campaign:
“This was our first photo shoot for our bunny. It was amazing!
The Coombs Family was all in with grandma’s dog for a photoshoot with Pevesney Bay Holiday Park! Here’s their review:
“Myself, my partner, my two sons; Horatio, aged 5, and Lennox, aged 3, my Mum, and her little Westie dog, experienced being photographed at Pevesney Bay Holiday Park!
I was nervous before the day because sometimes my boys can be boisterous, crazy, and/or shy. Thankfully, they were very well behaved. This was due to the camera crew being patient, kind, and fun.
It was a wonderful day. The camera crew was very friendly and welcoming. They captured us as a family playing on the beach, walking from the beach, dining on the veranda, and playing in the park.
My young boys thought they were on holiday; they didn’t feel intimidated by the cameras.
My youngest became tired and hungry during the last shoot of the day, so missed out on the swimming pool. But my eldest stayed with Daddy and created some great pictures, being thrown high in the air, landing underwater!
We were spoiled with food and drink choices at the clubhouse restaurant, and the weather was sunny with a cool breeze. We all left with tanned, red faces!
To top off our day, our boys were able to stay on site to attend the disco. Horatio won the disco dance competition! If our boys are entertained and happy, then it makes us parents thoroughly ecstatic!
I really hope we get to see some of the finished shots! Very grateful for this wonderful opportunity from Models Direct. Thank you very much x”
Models Direct is a wonderful company to work for. Staff are very helpful, giving great advice and always taking the time to listen as well.”
