The Petsies Market

Q: How can I start a campaign for my pet?

If you want to begin a crowdfunding campaign for your pet, you'll need to fill out this application to be considered. For more information about crowdfunding with Petsies, visit this page .

Q: What is Petsies responsible for?

We will create your pet's exclusive product page. We'll help you share your pet's story and what makes them stand out. Our team will craft a 10 inch Huggables sample of your pet for you to approve. Once your pre-order campaign succeeds, we dive headfirst into procuring bulk materials, cutting, sewing, stuffing, quality control, importation, packing + shipping to each buyer, and managing any related customer service request. We’ll also be in communication with both you and the buyers about the status of your plush production.

Q: What am I responsible for?

Once your pre-order campaign goes live, you’ll help promote your plush to your pet's biggest fans, your friends, family, your vet, your groomer, everyone at the dog park, and anyone else who could help you reach your 100 piece campaign goal.

Q: What will be the price of the toys offered for pre-order campaign?

Each 10″ plush will be offered for $25 plus shipping & handling.

Q: Will I have to pay anything?

You only have to pay a one-time fee of $149 + the shipping cost of your sample. This covers your one-of-a-kind sample, your very own web page, an email blast to Petsies' Listserv, and professional advice and instructions for successful social media posts to get the best engagement. We will handle everything, from manufacturing to shipping.

Q: Do I make money from the sale of my character’s toys?

You sure do! If your pre-order campaign is successful, you will receive a check for 10% of the proceeds. That’s about $250 for 100 units sold at $24.95. If you sell 250, you'll receive 15% back. Sell 500? You'll receive 18%. Sell 1,000 or more? You'll receive 20% back, which is  nearly $5,000.

If you’d like, we can donate some or all of your royalties to a non-profit or charity in your name.

Q: Is there a risk that my plush won’t be produced?

While we hope this won’t happen, it is a possibility. If your pre-order campaign is unsuccessful, then your plush will not be produced. However, we will be only selecting pets whose stuffed animals we believe will beat the 100 unit threshold.

Q: When will customers receive my plush?

Depending on the quantity sold during your pre-order, customers will receive their stuffed animals within 7 - 8 weeks after the campaign ends. It takes time to create all of the plushies, but we'll keep you updated along the way. 

Q: What happens after a campaign successfully gets 100+ pre-orders? Can people keep buying more?

Once you cross your 100 pcs threshold, we will make a few extras to keep in house and sell on our site. They'll be available until they sell out. Depending on the demand for your plushies, we may collaborate with you to do another campaign in the future. 

Q: What happens if a campaign fails to get 100+ pre-orders?

Anyone who pre-ordered your item will receive a full 100% refund within 5 business days of the end of the campaign. 

Q: If my pet isn’t chosen or I don’t reach the 100+ pre-orders in time, is there another option for producing my Petsie's product line?

Of course! We have bulk order options available for anyone that is interested in a larger custom order of their pet. We’ll happily give you a bulk order quote if you’re interested. Send us an email at [email protected]