Colorful Cat Tattoos That Prove Feline Love Is Forever!

A cattoo — or cat tattoo — is a unique and permanent way for pet lovers to show their affection for felines, allowing them to mark their appreciation and passion for the species as a whole, or create a memorial to a beloved feline friend who has passed away. Some people with cattoos have such fondness for their kitties, they get their living companions tattooed on their bodies as a symbol of their devotion to their furry friends.

Even if you don’t want to commit to getting your cat inked on your body, you can still enjoy the beauty of cat tattoos and the extraordinarily talented artists who created these stunning pieces. While simple cat tattoos are always popular, these cattoos go beyond basic black and feature lots of colors to really bring their feline subjects to life!

Nine years ago, ACCT was at full capacity and in desperate need of foster parents. Cats were being euthanized simply because there wasn’t anywhere to put them. They never even got a chance at life. That was when I decided I needed to step up and become a foster parent. I took home a mommy and her four newborns. Their eyes weren’t even open yet. They were found on Potter Street in North Philly, so I named them all characters from Harry Potter. Little did I know I’d end up falling in love with Ron and Ginny and adopting them. Every year this happens, and I try to save as many little kitty lives as I can. I lost one of my best friends this weekend, but today I got the chance to save 6 more lives and hope that they end up in loving furrever homes too. No one will ever replace the hole in my heart that Ron took with him, but I know I gave him the best life he could have had. I guess I should consider myself lucky that I’ve gone 29 years without ever having my heart broken, but let’s be honest.. I’m a big baby. Life can be really shitty and unpredictable, so if you love something, cherish it. #RIPron #catdetective #cattoo #catsandtats #meowstagram #kittylove #sappypost

A post shared by Christine Feinstein (@honkifyoulovecats) on Jul 9, 2017 at 3:41pm PDT

Cute little cat head I did this afternoon for lovely Caitlin of her little black kitty Mila, next to a healed cutie from my Bae @missquartz so much fun!! although she said she would never allow a flower crown on her…! Thanks for coming in and getting this one, lots of laughs and have a great time at your Lindsay Lohan night!! ?#cattoo #cattattoo #kitty #kawaiitattoo #inked #cutetattoos #tattoosforgirls #tattoo #neotraditionaltattoo #melbournetattoo #melbournetattooartists #ladytattooers #girlytattoos ??

A post shared by Carly Kroll (@carlykroll) on Jul 22, 2017 at 4:36am PDT

Two tattoos in two days done by the amazing @hollietoldmeto who I highly recommend ??

A post shared by ? Courtney Watson ? (@demon_in_disguise_) on Jul 24, 2017 at 8:38am PDT

My Sphynx tattoo, fully healed. @hanalitek @thetattooroom #sphynx #sphynxcat #sphynxlair #sphynxcatsofinstagram #sphynxtattoo #cattattoo #cattoo #watercolortattoo #geometrictattoo #inked #inkedup #inkedmom #inkedgirls #inkedlife #inkedwomen #inkedchicks #tattoos #tattoogirl #tattooedgirls #tattooedmom #tattoosofinstagram #tattooideas #tattooink #hanalitek #thetattooroom #thetattooroomsimivalley

A post shared by Ginger Snaps (@gingersnaps) on Jul 23, 2017 at 5:44pm PDT

Everyone, meet Cleopatra. Thanks again to @lauriejoebrown for this pretty kitty. #tattoo #thightattoo #cattoo #egyptian #prettykitty #ouch

A post shared by Tish Graham (@xdtish) on Jul 23, 2017 at 4:07am PDT

Second of three on @just_elyse. (The first is on my page a few posts back). Can’t wait for the next one! Love doing Cattoos!! ??? – – Tags:?? #Tattoo #CatTattoo #Cattoo #MandalaTattoo #WolfTattoo #MountainTattoo #TattooArt #TabbyCat #ChandelierTattoo #NatureTattoo #TattoosOfInstagram #TattooOfTheDay #ThinkinInkClarksburg #BlackWorkers #GuysWithTattoos #GirlsWithTattoos #TattooedGirls #ColorTattoo #BlackAndGrey #Tattooist #Tattooer #TattooArtist #NewTattoo #BlackWork #ArtOfInstagram #RealisticTattoo #PhotoRealism #TattooLife #BlackAndGreyTattoo #PortraitTattoo

A post shared by Jamie Sapp ?✍??✏️⚓️ (@tattoofreek) on Jul 22, 2017 at 4:16pm PDT

In loving memory of Lil Doot! #neotraditional #tattoos #neotraditionaltattoo #ink #inked #bodyart #tattoo #cattoo #cats #cupcakes #berries #color #meow #cat #kitten #tabby #tabbycat #jacksonville #jax #fl

A post shared by MELANIE CABIGAO (@melaninks) on Jul 22, 2017 at 3:34pm PDT

 

GOOD DOOD! #cattoo #tattood #catportrait #cattattoo #catart #gato #tabby

A post shared by Shodan (@shodans_server) on Jul 22, 2017 at 10:45am PDT

Gypsy cat done by @teresasharpeart And damn its sweet #teamunkindness #bestink #cattattoo #cattoo #gypsy #inked #gypsycat

A post shared by Nickdenome (@nickdenome) on Jul 21, 2017 at 6:41pm PDT

Fierce Franklin furever! @cheyennesawyer absolutely crushed it. ?? #franklinstagram #cattoo #cattattoo

A post shared by Ali Werner (@aliwerner) on Jul 21, 2017 at 5:10pm PDT

Cattoo from today thanks Hannah!

A post shared by Jamie Beshaw (@hvy_hounds) on Jul 21, 2017 at 1:19pm PDT

Catface! ? done at my shop @briarrosetattoo More cats please!! Sponsored by @killerinktattoo _____________________________________ #briarrosetattoo #tiggytattoos #tattoo #uktta #uktattoo #ukartist #londontattoo #londonartist #ladytattooer #girlswhotattoo #cattoo #cattattoo #caturday #CATFACE #catlady #catsofinsta #puddytat

A post shared by ?Tiggy Tuppence? (@tiggytattoos) on Jul 21, 2017 at 11:30am PDT

Fick tatuera Idas katt Rasputin idag! Tack!!??#Filthyswede

A post shared by Liza Nordqvist? (@filthyswede) on Jul 20, 2017 at 6:30am PDT

#Tattoo by @raptorlazer Matt Driscoll at Off The Map Tattoo Easthampton, MA 413-527-6574 Mashing a few different styles together here, I call it Neo Realitional School. Super fun freehand tattoo of her one-eyed cat Odin with his favorite toy in a bit of catnip #Cattoo #CatTattoo #OneEyedCat #NewSchoolTattoo #CatPortrait #IllustraiveTattoo #PortraitTattoo #ColorPortrait  Feed Powered by @TattooNOW_dot_com

A post shared by Off the Map Tattoo (@offthemaptattoo) on Jul 19, 2017 at 9:07am PDT

Thanks Elizabeth 🙂 #foxmulder #cat #xfiles #latergram #tattoo #tattooworkers #neotraditionaltattoo #neotraditional #kitty #cattoo #ladytattooers #tattoospotlight #tattoosnob #superbtattoos #inkstagram #tattooinkspiration #support_good_tattooing #tattooartistmagazine #tattooartist #tattooedlife #inkaddict #inkersdownunder #skinart_mag #inked #inkers #labelletattoostudio #where_they_tatt #Melbourne

A post shared by Kaya ? Lady Octopus (@kayatattoo) on Jul 19, 2017 at 3:46am PDT

Opted for a bit of change ?? #catsinboxes #tattoo #cattoo #tattoocoverup #colourpop #coverup #crazycatlady #like #follow #topcats #kitten #catstagram #petsofinstagram #petsagram #meowbox #weeklyfluff #petscorner #floof #colourtattoo

A post shared by Anastasia S ? – new account (@x_anastasiaaa.s_x) on Jul 18, 2017 at 10:02pm PDT

Been loving all the kitten tattoos this month ? #broadstreettattoo #finelinetattoo #colortattoo #floraltattoo #cattattoo #cattoo #cats #catlove #tattoo #tattooed #tattooedgirls #tattoolife #tattrx

A post shared by Mariah (@isaidgoddam) on Jul 18, 2017 at 12:04pm PDT

OK OK OK I was gonna wait to post it but I’m too excited! Got a portrait of my favorite d00d with some Louis Wain elements and I LOOOOOOVE IIIIITTTT. ? Done by amazing tattooist and rad lady @scherptagram!✒ I’ll be posting a blog about this tattoo on my Patreon this week ? #gato #cattoo #cattattoo #catportrait #petportrait #tabby #louiswain #colortattoo

A post shared by Shodan (@shodans_server) on Jul 18, 2017 at 10:01am PDT

The handsome Spooncat, love his little bow tie, so dapper ? By @tiggytattoos Sponsored by @killerinktattoo _____________________________________#briarrosetattoo #tiggytattoos #ukartist #puddytat #cattoo #cattattoo #catstagram #catlady #cats #catportrait #gingercat #uktta #uktalent #uktattoo #londontattoostudio #londontattoo #sehiddengems #ladytattooers

A post shared by Briar Rose Tattoo • London (@briarrosetattoo) on Jul 18, 2017 at 8:25am PDT

MORE FLORAL CATS PLEASE #tattoo #cincinnati #cincinnatitattoo #cincinnatitattooartist #cincinnatitattooshop #cincinnatiartist #kawaii #kawaiitattoo #kawaiitattooer #eternal #eternalink #cat #cattattoo #cattoo #floralcat #floralcattattoo

A post shared by Alexis Haskett (@kawaii_tattoo) on Jul 17, 2017 at 7:56am PDT

@Regrann from @tattoosbylildan – @Regrann from @tattoosbylildan – Fun little kittie portrait I did today. Clients first tattoo and she sat like it was no big deal! #tattoo #ink #bltg #blacklotustattoos #lildantattoo #cattoo #girlswithtattoos #color #cat #kittie #Regrann – #regrann

A post shared by Daniel Curry (@tattoosbylildan) on Jul 17, 2017 at 6:47am PDT

Kitty tattoo by @chelleeddy84 #cattattoos #tattoo #ink #catsofig #catsofinstagram #tattoos #tattooartist #tattooing #kittytattoos #loveink #catlover #catlovers #kittygram #cattoo #kittytattoo

A post shared by Cat Tattoos (@kittytattoos) on Jul 16, 2017 at 2:16pm PDT

marielle’s newest addition, thanks again! #tattoo #tattoos @stayhumbletattooco

A post shared by DAVE WAH (@davewahtattoos) on Jul 13, 2017 at 1:36pm PDT

Worked on these kitties the other night! ? Partially healed, partially fresh #cattoo #cattattoo #coloradotattoo #denvertattooartist #femaletattooartist #ladytattoer #illustrationtattoo #colortattoo #tattoo #girlswithtattoos

A post shared by JESSICA B (@j.breeziee) on Jul 13, 2017 at 6:31am PDT

Buttercup the cat!!! Lines and pupils are almost healed, but still a bit shiny. Loved doing this one, thank you so much Tiffany for trusting me with this portrait of your bebe! ???

A post shared by Liza Musselman (@lizatattoos) on Jul 12, 2017 at 5:07pm PDT

Healed pic of marielle’s cat from a year ago. Thanks so much! #tattoo #tattoos @stayhumbletattooco

A post shared by DAVE WAH (@davewahtattoos) on Jul 12, 2017 at 1:57pm PDT

Cute Kitty ??#cattoo #cattattoo #tattoo #cat #ladytattooer #girlswhoink #lizart #maaseik #neotraditionaltattoos #animaltattoo

A post shared by Liz (@lizart.tattoo) on Jul 11, 2017 at 3:55pm PDT

Yesterday’s BFF tattoo, a mashup of their cats ❤️ Such a lovely joint tattoo idea! Follow my shop! @briarrosetattoo ? Sponsored by @killerinktattoo _____________________________________ #briarrosetattoo #tiggytattoos #cattattoo #cattoo #puddytat #cats #catlady #catladylife #catsofinstagram #catstagram #illustrativetattoo #ladytattooers #painterlytattoo #londontattoo #londonartist #tattooedwomen #girlswhotattoo

A post shared by ?Tiggy Tuppence? (@tiggytattoos) on Jul 11, 2017 at 8:55am PDT