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Have you ever realized that 'dog' spelled backward is 'god'? Not trying to make any assumptions here, but our pets, whether furry, feathery, or scaly, carry special healing abilities. Perhaps they don't cure infections but heal the heart and soul.
Ever since tattoos became a thing, pet tattoos have also. And honestly, no offense, a pet portrait tattoo is way better than having your ex's name or face inked. You aren't likely to regret getting a pet tattoo as much.
Quips aside, animal tattoos are popular both among tattoo zealots and animal lovers. In fact, quite a few people who have never had a tattoo done before opt for simple pet tattoos for their first one.
Other than that, pet memorial tattoos are also popular among pet owners who had to say an aching goodbye to their four-legged friends. Unless one owns an Egyptian Tortoise, the chances of the pet outliving its owner are meager. Thus memorial tattoos featuring beloved pets are a relatively frequent request at a tattoo parlor.
Below, we've compiled the many cool dog tattoos, cat tattoos, and tattoos of other animals people domesticate. If you are also thinking of getting your four-pawed roommate inked, the many examples below will hopefully serve as pet tattoo ideas, perhaps style, color, or design-wise.
Make sure to upvote the ones you liked the most, and let us know whether you have any pet tattoos yourself!
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#1
Pet Tattoo
#2
Good Boy
Carpe Noctem 1 year ago
Sweet puppy,and the photo realism is incredible! The artist is so talented.
#4
Cat Tattoo
#5
Thought You Guys Would Appreciate My Guinea Pig Tattoo
#6
Me And My Dog Who Passed Away
Linus Bourque 1 year ago
It looks like it's in the style of For Better or Worse by Lynn Johnson.
#7
One Year Ago Today, My Best Friend Crossed The Rainbow Bridge
Its been a tough year without her but I treasure every moment we had together. Back in October, I got her nose tattooed in the spot where she would boop my leg. The flowers on either side are kalanchoe and they mean everlasting affection.
#8
Tattoo Of Nino
MrsFettesVette 1 year ago
This is an incredible portrait! I would love to get one of my dog but I haven't seen any impeccable portrait work around here
#9
An Adorable Tattoo Of My Pet Rattlesnake Chico, Made To Look As Cute As He Looks Through My Eyes
#10
Barry The Dog
#11
Zeta And Kita
Carpe Noctem 1 year ago
Awww,adorable little ones! I love how the portrait is enclosed in a heart!
#13
In Memory Of My Cat
#14
Sleeping Cat (My Cat) Tattoo
#15
Charlie's Ears Tattoo
Dillon Brown 1 year ago
Is it just me or would you assume koala bear or maybe gremlin if you didn't see the original photo?
#16
Little Pom Pom
#17
My Favorite Tattoo, Always. A Realistic Portrait Of My Dogs Paw. Forever, And Always My Heartbeat At My Feet
#20
My Sweet Dog Scarlet
#21
Got A Tattoo In Memory Of My Bunny
#23
My Beloved Pets Memorial Tattoo. Stevie Chicks Riding On Stellarcat’s Back In Space
#24
This Is Rosemary, A Baby Who Left Too Early, But Left Good Memories And A Lot Of Nostalgia Here
#25
Thought Fellow Cat People Would Appreciate My New Piece! A Portrait Of One Of My Kitties, Bellatrix
#27
My Cats In Space
#28
Pet Dog Tattoo
#29
Xiaoguai And His Favorite Canola Flower
#34
Tabby Curly Cat
#35
My Pet Tarantula Died So I Had Her Tattooed On My Shoulder
#36
Cat Tattoo
#37
A Rib Tattoo Of My Late Cockatiel Elvis. He Was The Best Thing About My Childhood. Thought I'd Share With My Fellow Bird Lovers
#38
My Talented Coworker Tyelle Tattooed My Beautiful Girl On Me, Now We Can Walk Together Forever. Miss You Every Day, Tia
#39
Four-Legged Friend
#40
My Dog, Myself And The House I Grew Up In
#41
A 16-Year-Old Dog Memorial Tattoo
#42
My Best Girl And My Forever Tattoo
#43
In Its Expressions There Is A Mix Between “Relax, Be Without Thoughts” And “What Do I Care?!”
#44
I Wanted A Memorial Piece To My Pet Rat
#46
Little Custom Fairy Guinea Pig For Sweet Jeneesha! So Glad I Could Make This Cute Concept A Reality For You
#51
Got My Cat Done As A King Portrait And Thought It Was A Good Idea For A Tattoo
#53
Tattoo Of Client's Cats' Paws In A Heart, Such A Sweet Idea
#56
I Had My Cat Tattooed As An Astrocat
#58
Janga
#59
I Tattooed A Couple Of Conures On A Client Who Plans To Get A Full Sleeve Of All Her Parrots
#61
Tattoo Of My Cat, Jupiter
Sue Connor 1 year ago
Truly beautiful! The colors, the imagery, just what the cosmos should be like (and probably is).
#62
Back In March I Lost My Albino Guinea Pig. I Decided To Get Her And Her Cage-Mate Tattooed On Me So I Can Have Them Forever
#63
My Guinea Pig, Harley, With Her Tattoo Likeness
#64
Tribute Tattoo To Baby Azura Our Cockatiel
#68
Tattoo Healed Two Years Ago
#72
Cuteness. Two Portraits For Maca
#73
Pet Rat Tattoo
Sarcastic and Proud 1 year ago
Was this done dur the year of the rat? The Japanese/Chinese style is stunning. (if u want to correct me, go ahead. Both art styles look similar to me) 😅
#78
Beautiful Pet Tattoos Celebrating The Furry Friends In Our Lives
#80
Max And Ruby, My Cousins Cats
#82
Dogs Are Not Our Whole Life, But They Make Our Lives Whole
#85
Hamster Memorial Tattoo
#86
Tattoo Already Healed
#88
I Recently Got A Guinea Pig Tattoo For My Boys, Leo And Christian (Christian's In The Pic)
#89
Together Forever
Garret Anderson 1 year ago (edited)
I love the dog! Looks like it doesn't have a thought on its mind. No worries be happy now
#96
Cat
#99
Custom Pet Portrait
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What do you think ?
Agata Fronia 1 year ago
I also got my first tattoo with my babies after middle one crossed the rainbow bridge 🐈💗
MrsFettesVette 1 year ago
These are so beautiful. I want to get one to memorialize my furnid one day.
Jackie Lulu 1 year ago
I'm planning a memorial tattoo for my much-loved dog Shiner. These photos really helped; thanks.
Skylar Jaxx 1 year ago
Love the comparisons so we can see if they actually matched. Like them all the side by sides were by favorite.
Agata Fronia 1 year ago
I also got my first tattoo with my babies after middle one crossed the rainbow bridge 🐈💗
MrsFettesVette 1 year ago
These are so beautiful. I want to get one to memorialize my furnid one day.
Jackie Lulu 1 year ago
I'm planning a memorial tattoo for my much-loved dog Shiner. These photos really helped; thanks.
Skylar Jaxx 1 year ago
Love the comparisons so we can see if they actually matched. Like them all the side by sides were by favorite.
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