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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Good Boy
Sweet puppy,and the photo realism is incredible! The artist is so talented.
Pet Tattoo
Cat Tattoo
Thought You Guys Would Appreciate My Guinea Pig Tattoo
Me And My Dog Who Passed Away
It looks like it's in the style of For Better or Worse by Lynn Johnson.
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.
Tattoo Of Nino
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
An Adorable Tattoo Of My Pet Rattlesnake Chico, Made To Look As Cute As He Looks Through My Eyes
Barry The Dog
Zeta And Kita
Awww,adorable little ones! I love how the portrait is enclosed in a heart!
In Memory Of My Cat
Sleeping Cat (My Cat) Tattoo
Charlie's Ears Tattoo
Is it just me or would you assume koala bear or maybe gremlin if you didn't see the original photo?
Little Pom Pom
My Favorite Tattoo, Always. A Realistic Portrait Of My Dogs Paw. Forever, And Always My Heartbeat At My Feet
My Sweet Dog Scarlet
Got A Tattoo In Memory Of My Bunny
My Beloved Pets Memorial Tattoo. Stevie Chicks Riding On Stellarcat’s Back In Space
This Is Rosemary, A Baby Who Left Too Early, But Left Good Memories And A Lot Of Nostalgia Here
Thought Fellow Cat People Would Appreciate My New Piece! A Portrait Of One Of My Kitties, Bellatrix
My Cats In Space
Pet Dog Tattoo
Xiaoguai And His Favorite Canola Flower
Tabby Curly Cat
My Pet Tarantula Died So I Had Her Tattooed On My Shoulder
Cat Tattoo
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
My Talented Coworker Tyelle Tattooed My Beautiful Girl On Me, Now We Can Walk Together Forever. Miss You Every Day, Tia
Four-Legged Friend
My Dog, Myself And The House I Grew Up In
A 16-Year-Old Dog Memorial Tattoo
My Best Girl And My Forever Tattoo
In Its Expressions There Is A Mix Between “Relax, Be Without Thoughts” And “What Do I Care?!”
I Wanted A Memorial Piece To My Pet Rat
Little Custom Fairy Guinea Pig For Sweet Jeneesha! So Glad I Could Make This Cute Concept A Reality For You
Got My Cat Done As A King Portrait And Thought It Was A Good Idea For A Tattoo
Tattoo Of Client's Cats' Paws In A Heart, Such A Sweet Idea
I Had My Cat Tattooed As An Astrocat
Janga
I Tattooed A Couple Of Conures On A Client Who Plans To Get A Full Sleeve Of All Her Parrots
Tattoo Of My Cat, Jupiter
Truly beautiful! The colors, the imagery, just what the cosmos should be like (and probably is).
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
My Guinea Pig, Harley, With Her Tattoo Likeness
Tribute Tattoo To Baby Azura Our Cockatiel
Tattoo Healed Two Years Ago
Cuteness. Two Portraits For Maca
Pet Rat Tattoo
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) 😅
Beautiful Pet Tattoos Celebrating The Furry Friends In Our Lives
Max And Ruby, My Cousins Cats
Dogs Are Not Our Whole Life, But They Make Our Lives Whole
Hamster Memorial Tattoo
Tattoo Already Healed
I Recently Got A Guinea Pig Tattoo For My Boys, Leo And Christian (Christian's In The Pic)
Together Forever
I love the dog! Looks like it doesn't have a thought on its mind. No worries be happy now
Cat
Custom Pet Portrait
I also got my first tattoo with my babies after middle one crossed the rainbow bridge 🐈💗
These are so beautiful. I want to get one to memorialize my furnid one day.
I also got my first tattoo with my babies after middle one crossed the rainbow bridge 🐈💗
These are so beautiful. I want to get one to memorialize my furnid one day.
