Reviewed and Updated: October 19, 2022 by Jamie Wilson BA
If you are looking for a good dog memorial tattoo then you have come to the right place. Take a look at our list of the best dog memory tattoos.
Our pets are one of the most important parts of our lives.
Losing a loved one can be difficult for a person. In 2021, one of the best ways people honor the death of a loved one is by getting a tattoo.
When we bring home a dog, it becomes our best friend, a loyal companion, and our family. They help us sail through a bad time with ease. They brighten our lives and keep sorrow away. That’s why a dog memorial tattoo as a reminder can be the perfect way to keep your favorite memory close to your dog.
Beautiful memorial tattoo for dog
If you are wondering why you have a memorial dog tattoo, the answer lies in our love for them. When we lose our best friend, a precious member of our family like our dog, it’s only natural that we want to honor them. That’s where Memorial Dog Tattoos do an amazing job.
The image above is a tattoo of a beautiful moment shared by the wearer with their dog. The tattoo is a very simple fine line design of a person hugging their pet. You can etch your desired moment or this is your favorite with your dog.
Dog Memorial Portrait Tattoo
It’s not like we’d ever need a reminder of what our loved one looked like, but a portrait tattoo honoring our dog remains an imprint of them. Especially when the portrait tattoos are realistic. Every detail of our dog remains etched on our skin in this case.
The image above shows a realistic dog face or portrait tattoo as a memorial tattoo. The geometric patterns surrounding the design certainly make the dog memorial tattoo look amazing.
Dog Memorial Paw Print Tattoo
Our lap dogs walk and run across our homes and fields with their paws, capturing our hearts with every step. Pawprint tattoos to show bond with your dog or as a reminder are very common in 2021. The tattoos of paws or paw prints certainly help to keep their innocence in our heart.
You can get a simple minimalist outline tattoo of your dog’s paw prints. You can also get detailed realistic dog memorial tattoo designs and put their names anywhere in the design like the image above.
Dog Name Memorial Tattoo
Giving our furry friends a suitable name is always an unforgettable moment for us. For years they respond to the names and those moments become fond memories. Even when they leave this world, leave us, their memories, their names remain with us. That is why many people write their names to honor them.
The image above shows a dog name tattoo as a dog memorial tattoo. The name is surrounded by a flower, branches and leaves shaped like a heart. A pawprint of the wearer’s dog and the dog’s ears have also been included in the design.
Dog Memorial Heartbeat Tattoo
It becomes an extremely difficult moment for us when our loved one takes their last breath and their heartbeat stops. In a way, our pets also become a part of our heartbeat. That’s why having your dog’s heartbeat inked can be a unique and amazing idea to keep him alive inside us.
The image above features a large paw print tattoo of the wearer’s dog and a tattoo of the dog’s heartbeat behind the paw print tattoo. You can also inking a generic heartbeat design as your dog memorial tattoo to show that it is a part of your heartbeat.
Dog Tag and Collar Memorial Tattoo
Even when our dogs are gone, some special things remain attached to them. Things like toy, food bowl, collar and tag. Each of these items holds oceans of memories within. If you get these things tattooed, those good memories will stay with you forever.
You can get a dog memorial tattoo of all their special things that are still close to your heart. For example, you can get a tattoo of your dog’s collar and tag that includes their name, like in the picture above.
Angel Dog Memorial Tattoo
We believe that when our dogs die, they will undoubtedly go to heaven. They are always looking over us and waiting for us, like angels. However, we regard them as angels even if they live. They come into our lives and instantly illuminate it, and we believe that only angels have that power.
The image above shows a small dog paw tattoo with angel wings next to it and a halo above it. This dog memorial tattoo has a watercolor background and the name of the wearer’s dog underneath.
Best Friend Forever Dog Memorial Tattoo
Dogs come into our lives as pets, but become our family and best friends in no time. The saying “The dog is man’s best friend” applies in every form. This friendship does not die with them. This great bond of unconditional love stays with us forever.
The image above shows an infinity tattoo with a dog paw and angel wings next to it. The words “Forever in my Heart” are written on the line of the infinity sign and the wearer’s dog’s names are also included.
Dog Memorial Tattoo with Message
The meaning and symbolism of any tattoo increases tenfold when you add a message to it. A tattoo can mean many things, but when you add a message to the design, the symbolism becomes clearer. We love our dogs and inking a love message for their memorial tattoo can be great.
The image above shows a unique small minimalistic tattoo of two dogs surrounded by a heart shape and the message “I will always be with you, even in death.” We definitely agree with the beautiful message.
Dog Memorial Tattoo with Dates
The days we bring our pets home become a day to remember for us. We will also remember the day they left us. However, they spend their entire lives with us and give us every ounce of love they can give. Getting a tattoo of their dates of birth or death can be a great way to honor that beautiful time they shared with us.
The image above shows a beautiful dog paw tattoo with angel wings next to it. The years of her birth and death are engraved above and her name is engraved below with a small message: “Siempre en mi corazón”, which means “Always in my heart” in Spanish.
You may not get to see your dog every day, but your dog memorial tattoos will always stay with you as a reminder. Your love for them will always show through your dog memorial tattoos. Aside from the above suggestions, there are some other unique ways you can create dog memorial tattoos by tattooing a picture of your dog sitting at his favorite spot or doing what he loves.
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