Affiliate Disclosure
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
Short Version: We earn small commissions when you purchase through our links (at no extra cost to you). This helps us keep creating helpful content. We only recommend products we genuinely believe in, and we never let affiliate relationships influence our honest reviews.
How We Make Money
FriendlyEarthPet.com participates in various affiliate advertising programs, which means we earn commissions on purchases made through links on our site. These programs include:
- Amazon Associates: We earn from qualifying purchases made through Amazon links
- Chewy Affiliate Program: We earn commissions on pet products purchased through Chewy
- Other Affiliate Networks: We partner with other reputable affiliate programs that offer eco-friendly pet products
When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we receive a small commission (typically 3-8% of the purchase price). This does not increase the price you pay—the retailer pays us the commission from their margin.
Our Editorial Independence
Here's what's most important: our affiliate relationships never influence our recommendations or reviews.
We maintain strict editorial independence, which means:
- We only recommend products we've personally tested or thoroughly researched
- If a product doesn't perform well, we say so—even if it pays a high commission
- We highlight affordable options even when premium products pay more
- We'll recommend non-affiliate products if they're genuinely the best option
- No brand or advertiser can buy a positive review or placement on our site
Why We Use Affiliate Links
Creating in-depth product reviews, testing products over months, and maintaining this website requires significant time and resources. Affiliate commissions allow us to:
- Continue testing new eco-friendly pet products
- Keep our content free for everyone
- Regularly update our reviews as products change
- Invest in better research and testing methods
Your Trust Matters
We take your trust seriously. If you ever feel that our affiliate relationships have influenced our content inappropriately, please contact us immediately.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we operate, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for supporting FriendlyEarthPet by using our affiliate links!