Pet-Friendly Zines
Pet-Friendly Zines
Drawn from our Teeny Tiny Zine Library, this selection of zines feature your favourite furry friends; dogs and cats, and one about hedgehogs for good measure.
Our domesticated companions are an important part of our daily lives. If they don’t already fill your home with love, they are bound to fill your Instagram feed, be the subject of viral videos, and will likely continue to be the subject of art for years to come.
These zines share observations about our most beloved pets and the role they play in our lives. Topics touch on canine body language, feline linguistics, the role of allergen detection service dogs, the importance of checking the litter box, and other personal reflections on living with pets from kids and adult zine makers alike.
Amanda Stevens
Feline Linguistic Development by Amanda Stevens is a compilation of excerpts from e-mails and letters from the author’s father about his efforts to teach his cat Eric how to understand the English Language.
Alisha Davidson
Toronto based illustrator, artist and dog lover Alisha Davidson’s zine Street Dogs documents the dogs she would meet as a dog walker, accompanied by humorous quotes.
Tesfa
Derpy cat and grumpy cat by Tesfa takes us on the wild ride, exploring the reproductions of Derpy Cat eating a magic bee.
Eric T. Miller
In Higgins, magazine editor Eric T. Miller reflects on a column he wrote about his dog’s death and the special relationship they had. Made for the Quarantine Public Library.
Kevin Melanson
As the title describes, inside this zine are 13 (images of) Kitten Hugs drawn by the artist, copied from google image search results. The image results are as cute as you might imagine.
Em
This zine might reveal our feline friends’ true, mischievous, forms.
Andrea De Franco and Chiara Polverini
DOGGKGKK zine is a short story about loving dogs and the microblogging social network tumblr. Written by Andrea De Franco and drawn using blind contours without looking at the page by Chiara Polverini, human and dog merge to become one.
Patrick Allaby
This comic journal recounts the stressful experience of your cat eating something it shouldn’t have and then watching the litter box to make sure everything is passing smoothly, before potentially incurring a hefty vet bill.
Some people love their cats, and some people just live with their cats. This author describes the not so glamours elements of pet ownership, but at the end of the day having pets are still worth the time it takes to clean up their messes. We think.
This zine shares personal reflections on a much-missed friend. The author’s dog was 13, had the same birthday as their brother, loved sunset to go camp, had cancer, and the author misses him very much.
DjaluPrints
Are you feeling discouraged or down today? Let some neon cats share some encouraging words with you in this affirmations zine!
Alice
Alice loves her cats, who enjoy snuggling and resting because they are old. In this zine she wonders what do they think of her?
Gianina Fleming
The answer to living with a life threating allergy, allergen detection service dogs, help their humans avoid exposures. These dogs live a life with purpose and give their humans independence. This zine coms from the small science library, a project that spreads science through a free printable library of zines.
Lianne Zannier
This zine illustrates the kittens in Lianne’s neighbourhood; Squinty McGee aka the Night Stalker, Lady McFluf the debutant, and Prancy Cat who lives in a beautiful garden.
Mackynlee
Mackynlee shares some important information about their dog Marshall, like how she got him at 9 months old, that he is fun to play with, and how she loves him.
Jessica Gath
A guide for understanding our canine friends, and “friends we haven’t met yet”, this zine outlines key canine body language to look out for.
Macy
Everything you need to know about about caring for a hedgehog including sleeping habits, life span, and special considerations for veterinary care. This zine could be especially helpful if you are in grade 5 and trying to convince your parents you are ready for a pet hedgehog.
