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Tattoos are a long-term investment, so it’s only logical to use good tattoo ideas and designs. With so many of them floating around on the internet, one branch, or category, has gotten a lot of attention from tattoo artists — animal tattoos. There are plenty of reasons why people choose to make these tattoos over others and they might inspire your next tattoo project, if you are in the market for one.
Animals are symbolic, as they can capture the aspects of the world around us through their beauty alone. Sometimes, we connect with an animal and want to show that visually. If we want tattoos of animals that represent strength, we will usually get a bear or a crocodile tattoo. On the other hand, if you are more of a romantic, friendly person, you can be sure that there are animal tattoo designs to depict those feelings too. So if there’s a feeling or a character trait you want to capture, there are ample tattoo designs of animals that can relate that quite successfully.
People tend to get ideas by exploring the ideas already realized. The same thing goes for animal tattoo ideas. We have compiled quite a long list of ideas you could use for that creativity boost. If you have a pet and are a bit symbolic, check out our list of pet tattoos for inspiration. We even have dog tattoos and cat tattoos to look at, so no fluffy friend is missed. If an idea caught your attention — be sure to upvote it and share it with a friend. On the other hand, if you already have a similar tattoo, be sure to comment below and tell us more about it!
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#1
Once You Have Had A Wonderful Dog, A Life Without One Is A Life Diminished. – Dean Koontz
Christine Buteau 2 years ago
I have my babies tatted on me as well. I miss them so much everyday. This is well done. The artist has incredible talent
Jeseabell Arrigan 2 years ago
as a portrait not my fav. The eyes are off, the highlights look like markings and the nose is smooshed. Looks like a different dog and breed entirely. Clearly the skill is there but this isn't great.
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#2
Cute Cat
Mimi La Souris 2 years ago
Beeeellyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy *chpouf* <= head sound on hairy bellyyyyyy
Lacy Somersville 2 years ago
I really like this one. Sweet and simple yet so meaningful to the person wearing it
#3
Maine Coon Tattoo
#5
Butterfly
Disinforminationalisticalities 2 years ago
There's a bug on your shoulder, kill it, KILL IT!!!🤣🤣 I joke, I joke. But really, very nice tattoo.
#6
Bird With Fancy Cup
#7
Everything Looks Better With Cheese
#8
Realistic Cat Tattoo
#9
Cats Sitting Together
#10
My Client Told Me To Tattoo Whatever I Wanted To And She Didn’t Want To See It Until The Tattoo Was Finished
Elisabeth Kemp 2 years ago
Amazingly beautiful! Does anyone know what this style of tattoo art is called?
#11
Dog Portrait Tattoo
#12
Got To Do One Of My Fruit Bat Tattoos
Auntriarch 2 years ago
Oh dear I only just realised it's a fruit bat and the fruit is watermelon...
#13
Bat Tattoo
Jasna Svast 2 years ago
Me too. I like seeing them in the evening doing loops. Also, they are adorable. Except vampire bats, they are creepy.
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Just A Little Dude
#15
A Mischievous Kitty Scratching Down The Leg
#16
Porcelain Snail Tattoo
Disinforminationalisticalities 2 years ago
If this is a tattoo, what exactly makes this snail porcelain?
#18
Custom Baby Raccoon Tattoo For Shreema
#19
Just A Little Blue Whale And Baby Squid
Powerful Katrinka 2 years ago
I don't know about the choice of red ink, however. It looks like the poor whale is being slaughtered. Blue would have been much better.
Yas Min 2 years ago (edited)
I disagree. I had no disturbing thoughts such as yours when I saw this, I just thought "cool this person likes red too". I think the tattoo is perfectly fine, the problem lies in the minds of those looking at it.
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#20
Cute Panda Tattoo
#23
Custom Gecko Design
#24
Happy Little Piggy Wishes Everyone A Happiness
#25
First Tiger Tattoo
Disinforminationalisticalities 2 years ago
The title would have us believe there are several more to come.
#26
Herbs And A Bumble Bee For Ines. Thanks For The Lovely Day
Suzette Morgandunlap 2 years ago
This is Beautiful. I wouldn't want a tattoo this large. That being said, it would look Great small version. Well Done 👏
#27
Rabbit For Laura
Disinforminationalisticalities 2 years ago
Poor thing is cut down the midsection, clean through. His insides are coming out...what a mess. Makes for an interesting tattoo, that's for sure.
Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 2 years ago
looks like something from Waterhship Down. "If they catch you...they will kill you. But first, they must catch you...."
#29
Butterflies
Disinforminationalisticalities 2 years ago
Ew, get 'em off, get 'em off, that's gross...🤣🤣 I kid, I kid, ...but really, cute tattoo, sure.
#30
Zebra
Dr 2 years ago
Tattoos ARE art. All of them. What else do you think they are?
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#31
Two Feet Move Our Body, Four Feet Move Our Soul
#32
Sending Laika Dog To Space!
Disinforminationalisticalities 2 years ago
At first I thought it was one of those lamp shades, I thought why not do a tattoo of your dog when he was in better health?? But then I realized the error of my ways😔
#33
Third Eye Cat
#35
Good Times On This Colourful Little Quail
#36
Wolf Cover Up
#37
Cartoon Raccoon Tattoo
Evi Meuris 2 years ago
This is a very adorable tattoo, but it doesn’t remind me of a raccoon, sorry
#38
Small Dainty Dotwork Sea Turtle
#39
Arpeggi Tattoo
#43
Ladybug
BeKindAnyway 2 years ago
My very first tattoo was of a little ladybug. With rainbow wings. I was 16 and used my library card as identification at the tattoo shop. Good ol days. This is very cute. 🐞
#44
Beautiful Butterfly
#46
Squid Tattoo
Vinchenski 2 years ago
When squid are viewed from a certain angle, I always think they have a derpy face
#47
Dogs And A Daughter
Disinforminationalisticalities 2 years ago
I think the one on the right looks more like the one on the left than the one on the left looking more like the one on the right, but I could be mistaken, the lighting is a little off.
mooshoflove 2 years ago
I don't understand why you got a down vote for that... Still super new to this site, but I thought down votes are intended for extremely negative or hateful comments. 🫤
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#48
Lucky Chickens In Love
#49
Koala Bear
#51
Deer
#52
Cute Rabbit Tattoo For Paige
#53
Nature Sleeve
#54
Tiger Tattoo
#55
Our Shark Friend, The Manta Ray And The Seal
#58
Portrait Of The Beautiful Dog At Jade
#59
Cute Fawn Tattoo
dReZ bEeZ 2 years ago
I don't understand how this is "cute".. this one makes me wanna go grab my old skool 3d glasses!
So Final Jam Is Coming Up 2 years ago
different person, different preferred aesthetic
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I Have Wings
#62
Frog Tattoo
#64
Small Cat Engraved On The Back Of A Hand
#68
Cute Dog Tattoo
Lacy Somersville 2 years ago
Why? Looks like an adorable Frenchie to me. I've definitely seen worse.
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#69
Turtle Tattoo
#70
Cute Couple Tattoo
#71
Small Squid Tattoo
#73
Fish Forearm Tattoo
#74
Some Fun Kitty Florals
#75
Puffin
#77
Flashes
#79
Little Nut Eater
#81
Turtle Tattoo
#84
Butterfly Tattoo
She knew exactly what she wanted! She wanted a butterfly. She just didn't know which one. It was really hard for her to decide. For two months we courted one after the other, I ask if she has made a decision and she sends me another picture of a butterfly.
In the end, we ran into each other at a meeting of "Emek Hefer Independents", a meeting of businesswomen, and there a final decision was made on the selected sketch... which was changed again at the last minute.
But all the changes are dwarfed compared to the smile she had when I finished and she looked in the mirror.
Such a smile reminds me every time how much I love my job.
#85
Piece Worked Today At Night
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GreythatEnby 2 years ago
Another Elizabeth? We have Sarah Elizabeth and Gianna Elizabeth, I think they’re about to make a family of Elizabeths
GreythatEnby 2 years ago
Another Elizabeth? We have Sarah Elizabeth and Gianna Elizabeth, I think they’re about to make a family of Elizabeths
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