Most of the time, we get tattoos because the image we want imprinted on our skin means a lot to us. It reflects who we are, what we like, and what we value in life. That’s why it is absolutely understandable that so many people choose to get tribute tattoos of their pets.
If you want your four-pawed or two-winged pet to become your tattoo model, there are so many options you can choose from. An animal lover tattoo can vary from an actual portrait to something symbolic that only makes sense to you, and anything in between. If you decide to ink your little friend on your skin, I would recommend finding an artist who is not only great at their art but also really loves animals. That way you’ll make sure your dog tattoo (or iguana tattoo) is not only beautiful but also exudes your good boi or gal’s personality.
And yes, unfortunately when the time comes, our pets leave us to go over the rainbow bridge. It’s hard and unfair, yet we can do nothing about it. But if you want to keep their memory as close as possible, pet memorial tattoos are one way of doing so. Simple memorial tattoos can also help in coping with the grief of loss.
Of course, pet tattoos are not limited to cat and dog tattoo options. Each pet absolutely deserves to be celebrated in every possible way. If you are considering this, we have collected some pet tattoo ideas that will hopefully inspire you to come up with a great tattoo design of your pet friend.
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I Drew This Dog Last Year, A Follower Tattooed It, I Can't Explain How Much Love That This Drawing Received
Do You Know Why Dogs Die So Early? Because They Are Born Knowing How To Love, While Human Beings Take A " Whole Life For This"
I love the art style on this one! Looks kind of like a charcoal drawing
My Cat, Meonji. It's My First Tattoo Ever And Took 11 Hours
Best Friend Tattoo
A Tribute To My Pet Bunny, Janis Loplin
Cat Memorial Tattoo With Flowers She Loved To Eat
I Lost My Gorgeous Boy Sebastian Last Month. Today, I Had My First Tattoo, In His Honour
Sebastian made it to 15, surviving 2 dog attacks and being hit by a car twice. He was the best boy and I'm honoured to have him with me every day.
Three Cute Pets Tattoos
Paçoquinha With One Of Her Favorite Things To Eat: Banana (Second To Mommy's Socks)
Cat Resting On The Moon
Family Photo
My First Tattoo, Featuring My Two Cats
Maxx: Hey Look It’s Me!
it turned out so well!! and im a big fan that the matching tattos that arent obviously matching
Cats Sitting Huddled Together
Got A Cat Sleeping In A Cute Position
Sultana
Memorial Piece Of My Cat By John Leroux
What a gorgeous Siamese kitty! I'm sorry for your loss but am sure he/she is waiting to loudly greet you once you are reunited <3
My Pet Rabbit
Got My Dog And Bunny Tattooed On My Calf Today
I Love Doing People And Pet Portraits. This Puppies Name Is Whiskey And He’s 11! I Was So Happy To Do This For His Owner
Boo
Cat's Portrait From Customer's Photo
Here Is The Beautiful Result Of My First Session On My Dog's Portrait
The First Is Welsh Corgi And The Second One Is Whippet. Now, Wherever You Go, They Will Walk With You On Your Ankle
Look At This Brusinha Dog. And She Offers Looks, My People, She Even Has A Denim Jacket
Someone Suggested I Post My Cat Bellie Tattoo Here. The Artist Used 3 Photos Of My Adorable Winnie And This Is The End Result
Sunday Introducing Lazy Friends
Puppy Butt! Cuteness Factor Scale of Zero to Ten ( 0-10 ) ... I'd say this one's at least a 14!
My Dansig Dog Portrait
Clients' Pet Tattoo
I Got A Guinea Pig Print Tattoo In Honour Of Pocket. Miss You Every Day, Bud
My Parrot
Cats Are Always Cute
Her Cat And Her First Tattoo
so well done!! definetly check out the artist, she has a very impressive profile!! https://www.instagram.com/bklyn_brig/
We Are Sending Dog Love From Veronika ️
Got My Boy Bones Immortalized
My Pet Bunny Tattoo
Pup Portrait
Customer's Doggo
Max
These Beautiful Babies
Two Cats Tattoo
For My Lovely Client Who Already Visited Me For The 3rd Time
Rascal And Cooper
Pet Cat Portrait Tattoo
This Portrait Of Billie Has Got To Be One Of My Fave Pieces Made This Year, Due To So Many Reasons
Memorial Tattoo Of My Cat Tommy. He Is Still Missed Very Much
My Shihtzu - Bruce
A Portrait Of Lila
Her Cutie ️
Rachel And Ela
I Named My Dog Garrus After One Of My Favorite Characters. Today I Got A Tattoo Of Him
Animated Dog Portrait
Borůvka
Family Portrait
Jack Button Disneyfied
And Here Comes The Controversy. Cute For Being So Weird Or Simply Beautiful By Nature
4 Cm Of Pure Love And An Irresistible Look. Thais, Thank You So Much For Your Trust. It Was A Pleasure To Immortalise This Beautiful Baby
Today’s Work
The Sweetest Little Pet Memorial Tattoo For A Sphinx Angel. Incorporated The Same Butterfly And Flowers From Her Headstone
First Tattoo, Mid Century Modern Style Dog Memorial
To Celebrate A Decade With My Cockatiel Audrey, I Got Her Portrait As My First Tattoo
Work From A Few Weeks Ago. Pet Dog Portrait
Cute Pet Dog Tattoo
My Boxer Dog Tattoo
Hermine
Tattoo By Amanda
Finished Up This Dog Portrait Today! Pups Name Is Judas
Dogs Pet Tattoo
Had The Honor Of Immortalising The Lovely Ginger Today
Composition Of My Dogs And Flowers
Dog Tattoo
Pet Drawing
First Pet, Yellow Spicy
Hei’s Turtle
Sweet Little Ferret For Destiny
It Is To Accompany You And Accompany Me, Our Hearts Will No Longer Wander
Portrait Of Her Customer's Dog With A Stolen Paintbrush, For An Artist
My Clients Parakeet. Thank You For Trusting Me With Your First Tattoo
I Just Want To Eat Him, Cute Little Pug Tat Done £2 Coin Size
Pet Tattoo
Pet Rabbit Tattoo
Portrait Of Lia
Special Kitty Portrait
Grumpy Pickle To Bring Back Home To Edmonton
Tattooing Your Pet, Immortalize The Love You Feel For Him
Pet Dog Tattoo
On The Wishlist Not Sure Who It Looks Like Though
Stylised Cat Portrait
Minimalist Dog Portrait For Andrea
Hafan
Little Paw Tattoo
Realized This Meme Looks Like My Childhood Hamster, Sent To My Tattoo Artist And Got It Done
My Hamster Paw Print Tattoo. I Got It To Memorialize All The Babies I’ve Loved And Lost, Specifically The Little Man, Norbert
Tattoo Of My Clients Dog Bruno
My Bunny Done By Anthony Ortega
Gosh, I’m not sure about this one. Yeah, it’s beautiful in its own way, but that arrow? 🥺