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February 19th, 2020

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Celebrate National Love Your Pet Day with 45 Adorable Tattoos

From dogs to cats to rabbits to snakes, there's a pet tattoo for everyone!

February 20th is National Love Your Pet Day and depending on the species you have, that can be shown in many different ways. For example, if you have a dog, that can be shown by taking your pup for an extra long walk and giving them a special treat. If you’re a cat person, you can show your kitty how much you love him/her by extending play time and giving them extra wet food for dinner. And if you have a more uncommon pet, like a hamster, fish or bird—I’m sure you can figure out how to show them you love them.

And if you don’t have a pet, never fear! We’ve curated a tattoo guide to pet ownership, breaking down the most popular pet species and hopefully making it easier to find your new best friend.

Dogs

Most Popular Breeds: Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, French Bulldog

Level of Difficulty: 5/10

Pros: Social, Affectionate, Easy to Train

Cons: Needs Space, Requires Daily Outdoor Exercise, Expensive

Lifespan: 10-13 years

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Megan’s baby boy!!! Thank you so much @blacksheepstylist_ @whiteoaktattooco

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Whoopi & Whoopi thank you for sending me this photo Melissa!

A post shared by Katie Shocrylas (@kshocs) on Jul 6, 2019 at 6:07pm PDT

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Sunday feel like… #mrktattoo

A post shared by MR.K (@mr.k_tattoo) on Feb 9, 2020 at 11:38am PST

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Luna feita para a @bela_tattoo e aquela responsa a mais de tatuar tatuadora Isabela muitoo obrigada pela confiança, foi um prazer fazer essa tattoo! ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ Para orçamentos ou dúvidas: WhatsApp 11 96333 9403 ou clique direto no link da bio.

A post shared by Melina Casteletto (@melinatattoo) on Jan 28, 2020 at 3:53pm PST

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A post shared by 문신하는집 Tattooist Yeono (@tattooist_yeono) on Feb 17, 2020 at 7:08am PST

Cats

Most Popular Breeds: Domestic Shorthair, Domestic Longhair, Maine Coon, Siamese

Level of Difficulty: 3/10

Pros: Independent, Low-Maintenance, Don’t Require Much Space

Cons: Shedding, May Damage Furniture, Strong-Willed

Lifespan: 13-17 years

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Angry hungry cat Done @frontedelportotattoo #neotraditionaltattoo #neotradeu #inkedmag #skinartmag #neotraditional #neotraditionaltattoos #newtraditaly #neotradicional #neotradsub #cattattoo #hungrycat #tattooroma

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Frank aka Brando thank you Cole! . . . @cheyennetattooequipment @eternalink @hushanesthetic @stencilstuff @redemptiontattoocare @quickcaps

A post shared by Katie Shocrylas (@kshocs) on Jan 17, 2020 at 5:46pm PST

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Kitten tattoos forever

A post shared by Megan Massacre (@megan_massacre) on Dec 6, 2019 at 11:47am PST

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And they say chivalry is dead… Here’s a very Gentlemanly kitty for Emily, thanks for coming all of the way from Puerto Rico!

A post shared by Ryan Ashley Malarkey (@ryanashleymalarkey) on Nov 17, 2019 at 1:54pm PST

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Kitty tattoo by @tizauria #cattattoos #tattoo #ink #catsofig #catsofinstagram #tattoos #tattooartist #tattooing #kittytattoos #loveink #catlover #catlovers #kittygram #cattoo #kittytattoo

A post shared by Cat Tattoos (@kittytattoos) on Jan 22, 2020 at 7:30am PST

Rabbits

Most Popular Breeds: Lionhead, Mini Lop, Rex, Netherland Dwarf

Level of Difficulty: 4/10

Pros: Quiet, Affectionate, Doesn’t Require Much Space

Cons: Fragile, Difficult Cleanup, May Need Specialized Veterinary Care

Lifespan: 8-12 years

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Rabbit with Sakura! Done at @purotattoostudio

A post shared by Yʘ‿ʘN (@loveyoon.too) on Feb 18, 2020 at 6:26pm PST

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Bun Bun for Carrie

A post shared by Bryan Gutierrez (@bryan.gee) on Feb 16, 2020 at 10:00am PST

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* * handpoked * * the sweetest sleepy babies for sarah it was an honor to tattoo you! and such a fun first sternum piece for me! * #bunnytattoo #rabbittattoo #handpoke #ttism #handpoketattoo #qttr #queertattooer #austintattoo #atxtattoo #machinefreetattoo #machineless #machinefree

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Got to do this big dotwork bunny for Makayla today and I had so much fun making it. more bunnies and more dotwork!

A post shared by Amanda. (@amandajtoner) on Feb 18, 2020 at 4:43pm PST

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Sweet bunny for Lily thank you so muchhhh! #stickandpoke #stickandpoketattoo #handpokedtattoo #chicagotattooartist #bunnytattoo

A post shared by Sky Bernard (@_dirtfarm) on Feb 17, 2020 at 1:36pm PST

Birds

Most Popular Breeds: Parakeet, Cockatiel, Finch, Lovebirds

Level of Difficulty: 6/10

Pros: Minimal Grooming, Inexpensive, Social

Cons: Loud, Messy, May Need Specialized Veterinary Care

Lifespan: 5-30 years

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Fresh and healed birds. Done at @malibutattoo_sitges for bookings Dm or dyemtattoos@gmail.com. #bird #birds #birdsofprey #birdtattoo #birdstagram #neotrad #neotraditional #neotraditionaleurope #neotraditionaltattooers #neotradi #neotraditionalspain #neotradsub #neotradtattoo #healedtattoo #healed #barcelonatattoo #skinartmag #skinart

A post shared by DYEM TATTOOS (@dyemtattoos) on Feb 12, 2020 at 11:59am PST

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Un pajarito El tatuaje de hoy. Citas y cotizaciones por mensaje directo #tattoo #neotraditionaltattoo #neotraditional #neotradicional #birdtattoo #ink #tatuajes #tatuadormexicano

A post shared by Addí Fernández Facte (@facte) on Feb 18, 2020 at 5:54pm PST

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Adorable little birdies, thank you Rebecca!! I think I’m still on a sugar high from all those delicious doughnuts #tattoo #tattooart #tattooartist #artist #birds #birdtattoo #watercolor #watercolortattoo #toronto #torontotattoo #torontoart #torontoartist #burlington #burlingtontattoo #burlingtonartist #yyz #6ix

A post shared by Asia (@asia.tattoo) on Feb 12, 2020 at 8:26pm PST

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Great work by: @sadee_glover (healed and fresh) Location: UK . For shares tag us in your photos/videos . #tattoos #tattoo #ink #inked #tattooartist #tattooed #art #tattooart #tattoolife #tattooist #tattooing #artist #tattoostyle #tattooer #love #girlswithtattoos #tattooideas #tattooink #inkedup #inkedgirls #tattoodesign #tatuajes #instatattoo #instagood #neotraditionaltattoo #neotraditional #neotrad #healedtattoo #birdtattoo . Shared by @lwlssptrck

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A barn swallow for Sarah. I would love to do more birds! This one is from last year @flowerhouse.tattoo . . . . . . . #barnswallow #birdtattoo #birdsofinstagram #tattoo #tat #colortattoo #flowerhousetattoo #brooklyntattooartist #nyctattooartist

A post shared by Karen Glass (@karenglasstattoo) on Feb 19, 2020 at 6:03am PST

Fish

Most Popular Breeds: Betta, Goldfish, Angelfish, Guppies

Level of Difficulty: 1/10

Pros: Low Maintenance, Doesn’t Need Much Space, Quiet

Cons: Short Lifespan, Not Affectionate, Easy to Forget

Lifespan: 3-5 years

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Koi fish tattoo Tel Aviv! 15.03-26.03 you have a last chance to get new tattoo from me ❗️Prices lower than in Europe, write me your idea for tattoo in DM

A post shared by Tallinn Tattoo (@nastyafox) on Jan 29, 2020 at 7:06am PST

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Micro koi fish #microtattoo #smalltattoo #tinytattoo #linetattoo #koitattoo #koifishtattoo #fishtattoo #delicatetattoo #tattoo #koifish #koi #tatuazwarszawa #warsawtattoo

A post shared by carrot.tattoo (@carrot.tattoo) on Jan 29, 2020 at 8:04am PST

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sometimes I think I’ve posted stuff….and then realize that I haven’t. BUT HERES A FISH I DID a awhile back for a lovely client @grimlealprince • • • • #goldfish #goldfishboi #cutetattoo #colourblend #tattoos #vancouvertattooartist #animaltattoo #aquatictattoo #fishtattoo #justkeepswimming #yesiquotednemowhatchagunnado #fishtatoodesign #flashtattoo

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▫️White Betta ▫️ . #soltattoo#bettatattoo#betta#베타

A post shared by SOL (@soltattoo) on Sep 9, 2019 at 5:58am PDT

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Little Gilbert done on my boo @amybliskatattoos . It’s been weird not tattooing and taking this break. I hate it. I miss tattooing and I can’t wait for my wrist to quit being a jerk. . . . #betafish #betafishtattoo #popcorntattoo #3dtattoo #3dglassestattoo #fishtattoo #ladytattooers #instatattoo #yyj #yyjtattoo #vancouverisland #vancouverislandtattoo #victoria #victoriatattooartist Done with #electrasyncleanser @electrasyncleanser

A post shared by Mary Madsen (@marymadsentattoos) on May 11, 2017 at 12:37pm PDT

Rodents (Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Rats, Mice, Gerbils)

Most Popular Breeds: Syrian Hamsters, Fancy Mouse, Guinea Pig, Common Rat

Level of Difficulty: 2/10

Pros: Doesn’t Require Much Space, Affectionate, Low Maintenance

Cons: Nocturnal, Short Lifespan, Many Health Issues

Lifespan: 1-5 years

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❤️ #hamster #hamsters #criceto #hamstertattoo #realistic #realistictattoo #realistictattoos #dotwork #dotworktattoos #blackink #blackandwhite #realism #blackinkedart #blackinked #iltatuaggio #tatuatoriitaliani #tattooitaly #tttpublishing #tattoo2me #hamsterlove #hamsterlover

A post shared by vittoriagallo (@vicky_blackbunny) on Sep 5, 2017 at 12:27pm PDT

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Sometimes you have a special hamster in your life #petportraits #hamstertattoo

A post shared by Christine Erickson (@worldwar_pork) on Apr 11, 2018 at 7:28am PDT

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So excited to finally get to do a rat king!!! Thank you for giving me so much freedom with this design (she even let me choose the size and location)! This was so much fun, and thank you for sitting like a rock for this long session! . . . . . #ratkingtattoo #woodcuttattoo #engravingtattoo #ratking #artesobscurae #femaletattooer #femaletattooartist #ladytattooer #ladytattooers #phillytattoo #phillytattooartist #wilmingtontattoo #tttism #blkttt #enmanierenoire #blackworker #blackworkerssubmission #blackworktattoo #lineworktattoo #darkartists #onlythedarkest #finelinetattoo #occultarcana #thedarkestwork #blvckwork #odditytattoo #btattooing #rattattoo

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One eyed Bill and Crash loved banana slices and sunflower seeds but mostly they loved a snuggle thanks so much Leanne!!

A post shared by Rhi Hustwayte (@rhihusty) on May 16, 2017 at 10:13am PDT

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#guineapig #guineapigslove #guineapiggies #guineapigtattoo #tatt #tattoo #tattoos #tattooed #tattoo2me #tattooistartmag #tattooartist #tattooideas #tattooistartmagazine #tattooart #tattoomodel #tattooflash #tattoogirls #tattoolover #tattoedgirl #tattooidea #tattooist #tattooing #tattooink #tattoodo #tattooitaly #tattoolife #tattooshop #tattoolife #tattoolifestyle

A post shared by Silvia Brigatti Fatyna (@fatytattoo) on Mar 7, 2019 at 10:27am PST

Reptiles (Iguanas, Turtles, Geckos, Snakes)

Most Popular Breeds: Bearded Dragon, Leopard Gecko, Snake, Tortoise, Turtle

Level of Difficulty: 6/10

Pros: Quiet, Hypo-Allergenic, No Training

Cons: Expensive, Requires Specific Equipment, Specialized Diet

Lifespan: 5-8 years (lizards), 15-30 years (snakes), 40-50 years (tortoise)

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. 작업 문의는 kakao : jayheun, 인스타그램DM으로 부탁드립니다! . #이구아나 #반려동물타투 #iguanatattoo #쇄골타투 #파충류

A post shared by HEN 혠타투 (@hen_tattooer) on Aug 29, 2019 at 4:47am PDT

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Cute leopard gecko ⚡ #art #artist #ink #tattoo #tattooartist #design #draw #drawing #tattooart #tattooforgirls #smalltattoo #linework #blackwork #tattoos #tattoosouthafrica #tattooing #tattooist #finetattoo #colourtattoo #colortattoo #gecko #leopardgecko #geckotattoo #animaltattoo #neotrad #colourwork #artwork #thightattoo #reptiletattoo #reptiles

A post shared by Nina Christoph (@penrose.ink) on Feb 6, 2020 at 7:07am PST

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So he wraps a lot but oooooohhh I got to do @sophieyounghusband ‘s little baby tortoise boy, Chewy my heart!! Thanks for letting me add something special to your collection and for travelling!!

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2days work snake #workerz

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Karma, karma, karma, karma, karma chameleon____ カメレオン The newest addition, shout out to @brynntattoos! I’m so happy with the work she’s done on my arm so far. I always have high hopes, and she’s always found a way to exceed them

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Farm Animals (Horses, Pigs, Goats, Chickens)

Most Common Breeds: American Quarter Horse, Potbellied Pig, Alpine Goat, Orpington Chicken

Level of Difficulty: 8/10

Pros: Can Live Indoor and Outdoor, Can Be Used for Farming, Affectionate

Cons: High Maintenance, Needs Specialized Veterinary Care, Needs Outdoor Space

Lifespan: Varied

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Nothing but thieves cover by artist @kime.shadow ____________________ #shadingtattoo#horsetattoo#finelinetattoo#blackworktattoos#blackworkartist#amazingtattoo#creativetattoo#bngink#blackworker#blacktattooing#blacktattooart#blackink#blacktattoo#blacktattoos#tatuaggio#tatuaggi#tatouage#tätowierung#tätowierungen#inkstyle#tattoolovers#tattoowork#inklove#blackngreytattoo#blackandgreytattoo#blackandgreytattoos#blackworktattooing#blackngreytattoo#bnginksociety

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@carolina_laurito_doro que nesse novo ciclo vc conquiste todos os seus sonhos, é inspirador ter vc sempre por perto ✨ #sunama #animaismagicos #aliadosdepoder #piggy #pigtattoo @estudio.orca

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*Heathens* My interpretation of the Baphomet sigil. Tough piece on @sammolinaa Thanks for sitting great! Done at @fallout_tattoo ✖️ #intenzeink #inkjectaX1 #cheyennetattooequipment #h2oceanaftercare

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Simple little tribute to a much beloved chicken from today! Thanks, done @creepinreapertattoo

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Exotic (Hedgehogs, Tarantulas, Scorpions, Chimpanzees)

Most Popular Breeds: African Pygmy Hedgehog, Mexican Red-Knee Tarantula, Emperor Scorpion

Level of Difficulty: 6/10

Pros: Doesn’t Require Much Space

Cons: Can Be Obtained Inhumanly, Requires Specialized Veterinary Care, Expensive

Lifespan: Varied

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Tiny hedgehog

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Latest addition to the sleeve. We started on an H. Maculata on my upper inner arm too, but didn’t have time to finish it. Next session we will, then the background will be added, the t’s will all be filled in once more and voila – finished #tarantula #tarantulatattoo #tarantulatattoos #sleeve #tattoosleeve #tarantulasleeve #workinprogress #wip #cyriocosmuselegans #cyriocosmus #etcetc

A post shared by @ diplomaticsociopath on Mar 16, 2018 at 12:45am PDT

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Scorpion #odessatattoo #tattooodessa #scorpiontattoo #одесса #одессатату

A post shared by Alinа Visotskaya (@visotskayatattoo) on Jan 2, 2020 at 2:22am PST

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by @sandorharaszti #hedgehog #hedgehogtattoo #handtattoo #cutetattoo #cutehedgehog #budapesttattoo #budapestcustomtattoo #budapestvegantattoo #vegantattooartist #vegantattoo #vegantattooer #vgnink #tetoválás #budapesttraditionaltattoo #tattooart #traditionaltattoo #ntgallery #blacklobstertattoobudapest #blacklobstertattoo #boldwillhold #tattoosnob #tattooworkers

A post shared by Black Lobster Tattoo Budapest (@blacklobstertattoo) on Feb 13, 2020 at 7:42am PST

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Zach asked for a chimp wearing a Burberry bucket hat.. this is what I came up for him. Done at @kailuastudio @bnginksociety @tattoodo @tat #bnginksociety #chicanotattoo #blackandgreytattoo #cheyenneprofessionaltattooequipment #inkedmag #superbtattoos #inksav #savemyink #sullentv #sullen #tattoolifemagazine #tattooartistmagazine #tattoodo #skinartmag #inkjunkeyz #tattooedbodyart #thebestbngtattooartists #thebestchicanotattooartists #chicanotattoo #gangstertattoo #gangstatattoo #monkeytattoo #chimpanzeetattoo #chimptattoo #adlay #adlaytattoo #eshay #eshays

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