Cat Tattoos

1. Standard Cat Tattoo

Your standard Cat Tattoo is simply either your pet cat or any cat of your choice with no real added bells or whistles attached.

This Tattoo Style symbolizes all the themes a Cat Design normally would and not much else.

This lovely Cat does come with some added features in the form of the flowers he/she is playing with. 

2. Cat In The Hat Tattoo

The Cat in the Hat is a 1957 children's book written and illustrated by American author Theodor Geisel.

The story revolves around how the cat, with the aid of his accomplices Thing 1 and Thing 2, transforms a dull, rainy afternoon into an adventurous and chaotic experience, much to the dismay of the family's pet fish, who acts as the voice of reason. 

3. Snowball Simpsons Tattoo

Snowball is the name of several cats that are Lisa Simpson's pets.

Snowball I was rarely mentioned or seen in the series because she had already passed away by the time the series began. 

Snowball II is the most frequently seen and mentioned of the Simpson family's cats.

After the passing of Snowball III, a ginger cat, and Snowball IV, a white cat, Lisa acquires Snowball V, who she simply remains Snowball II to save money on a new feeding dish. 

4. Yokai Cat Tattoo

If you love Yokai Tattoos then you will love this Cat Yokai Design.

The Cat Yokai, known as Bakeneko, has many tales of its origins, one being the spirit of a deceased cat killed by humans, returning to curse them.

This Yokai has the ability to shapeshift, speak, and even control the dead. 

5. Hand Poked Cat Tattoo

Hand Poked Tattoos, otherwise known as stick-and-poke tattoos, is a method of tattooing that doesn't involve the use of electric tattoo machines.

Instead, the tattoo is applied using a needle that is manually poked into the skin.

Handpoke tattoos often have a more distinct, "handmade" appearance.

The lines might not be as uniformly straight or as evenly filled as those done with a machine, giving them a unique, artisanal quality.

6. Egyptian Cat Tattoo

Cats were highly revered in Ancient Egypt, being used to protect food stores by controlling pests such as rats and mice, helping to prevent the spread of disease.

When a cat passed away in Ancient Egypt, the owners would mourn its passing by shaving their eyebrows and continuing to mourn until they had grown back. 

7. Cat Heads Tattoo

If you don’t want to go for a full cat design, why not try something like this adorable Cat Head Tattoo?

This super cute design has to cats beside each other, with one licking its lips done in a realistic style.

This tattoo is done by the amazing Jia Kim or paw.tattoo, who does a ton of Animal Tattoos to check out. 

8. Relaxing Cat Tattoo

Another design from Jia Kim, this time of a cute cat lazing on a bed of flowers.

This design is perfect for pet owners whose cat spends most of their days lazing away waiting to be fed, like mine. 

9. Sleeping Cats Tattoo

Also, like my cat, when she isn’t lazing around, she's almost certainly fast asleep.

On average cats sleep upward of 15 hours a day, with some (like mine) can sleep as much as 20 hours within a 24-hour period.

That being said, while my cat sleeps a lot, she is the terror of birds and mice around where I live, almost always catching her prey and trying to sneak it into the house on occasion.  

10. Fierce Cat Tattoo

If you want your Cat Tattoo to have more of a fierce side, check out this angry-looking cat design.

Ok, in reality, the cat was just yawning, but it still does give the impression of a furious-looking cat. 

11. Nyan Cat Tattoo

I'm sure there are some out there who didn’t want to be reminded of this and probably now have the tune stuck in their heads again.

Nyan Cat was an internet meme that came from a video first uploaded to YouTube in April 2011.

The video itself ranked at number five on the list of most viewed YouTube videos in 2011, with its content being a Japanese pop song and an animated cartoon cat with a Pop-Tart for a torso flying through space and leaving a rainbow trail. 

12. Dark Kitty Tattoo

For something a little more dark, try out this super cool Dark Cat Tattoo.

This design has the cat with some menacing-looking eyes, brought to life by the excellent use of negative space. 

13. Loooooooong Cat Tattoo

Here is a fun and inventive Tattoo Design.

With this Cat Tattoo, when you have your arm folded, the cat looks an average size, yet when you extend your biceps, the cat elongates to show off its true form as an incredibly long and stretchy cat. 

14. Cat Portrait Tattoo

An obvious idea for your Cat Tattoo is simply getting a portrait of your beloved furry friend.

This really cool Tattoo Design has two different cat portraits imposed onto the silhouettes of each cat. 

15. Snaglepuss Tattoo

Snagglepuss was a 1959 Hanna-Berbera cartoon character.

He is an anthropomorphic pink mountain lion known for his flamboyant and theatrical personality.

His cartoons often revolve around his attempts to better his lot in life or escape from hunters or other characters who misunderstand or want to capture him.

16. Cheetah Tattoo

Cheetahs are the fastest land animals, capable of reaching speeds up to 60 to 70 miles per hour in short bursts and covering distances up to 1,500 feet.

These animals can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just a few seconds.

The cheetah is listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, with an estimated population of just around 6,700 individuals left in the wild.

If you’re passionate about saving cheetahs, then consider donating to the Cheetah Conservation Fund who deal in education and conservation to help protect this incredible species. 

17. Chrome Cat Tattoo

For something a little different, check out this amazing Pink Chrome Cat Tattoo by the incredible aleksymarcinow.

Aleksy does incredibly unique artwork and designs that vary in a wide range of styles, so be sure to check him out.  

18. Porcelain Cat Tattoo

Here is a truly unique Tattoo Design by e.nal.tattoo.

E.nal’s tattooing style focuses on amazing porcelain-inspired imagery, imbuing things such as animals and inanimate objects with a porcelain texture. 

19. Realistic Cat Tattoo

Another obvious choice for your Cat Tattoo is to get a Realistic Cat Design.

Easier said than done, as it takes a highly skilled artist to pull off any form of realistic style tattooing, but in particular fur textures.

This unbelievable design by mustafaalakoc_ really shows the intricate detailing of the cat's fur, particularly the reflection effects of the fur near the stomach and top of the head. 

20. Cute Cat Tattoo

For a more stylized Cat Tattoo, try out this Cute Cat Design.

Here, we have an adorable kitty lying on his back in an almost circular shape with some lovely added flowers around the sides. 

21. Deadly Cat Tattoo

Cats have a bit of a reputation from some as being evil when nobody is looking.

So, to honor their sinister reputation, try out a funny design such as this deadly cat sneaking up on its prey with a knife as it conceals itself beneath the water.

22. Pink Panther Tattoo

The Pink Panther is an animated character that originally appeared in the opening credits of the Pink Panther live-action film from 1963.

This led to the spin-off of a series of theatrical short films and television cartoons where the suave and debonair panther gets into all sorts of comedic situations. 

23. Lion Tattoo

Lions are the most social of all big cats, living in large groups known as prides.

Historically, lions roamed across Africa, Asia, and Europe, but now they are mostly found in sub-Saharan Africa, with a small, critically endangered population in northwest India known as the Asiatic lion.

This Lion Tattoo has the King of the Savannah with the future King by his side. 

24. Clown Cat Tattoo

For those with a fun-loving attitude, why not dress your cat up as a clown, such as this design?

This unique design has a black cat with his patchwork jacket, large clown shoes, and his multicolored wig. 

25. Itchy And Scratchy Tattoo

Itchy and Scratchy is a fictional animated television series within the fictional animated television series The Simpsons.

The show is filled with graphic violence of the two trying to kill each other as a segment during the Krusty the Clown Show.

This Cartoon Tattoo depicts Itchy and Scratchy up to their usual shenanigans fighting each other coming out of the Simpson’s TV. 

26. Worker And Parasite Tattoo

This Simpsons Tattoo is of Worker and Parasite (Рабочий И Паразит), a cat and mouse from a Russian television series within the Simpson universe.

After leaving the Krusty the Clown Show to instead feature on the rival Gabbo show, Krusty decided to instead showcase “Eastern Europe's favorite cat and mouse team” as a replacement without actually checking to see its content.

The segment is said to have been based on the Croatian (Yugoslav) Academy Award-winning short animated film Surogat.

27. Pusheen Tattoo

Pusheen is a cartoon cat created by Claire Belton and Andrew Duff for a comic strip on their website.

Pusheen is a cat who loves blogging, snacking, and going on adventures who is based off of Belton’s real-life cat.

After her start in her comics, Pusheen has gone on to feature in plush toys, vinyl figures, sticker sets, and more.

28. Hello Kitty Tattoo

Hello Kitty is an iconic cat character created by Yuko Shimizu for the Japanese company Sanrio in 1974.

Her full name is Kitty White, and is a Japanese Bobtail cat with a distinctive red bow on her left ear.

Hello Kitty appears on a variety of products ranging from school supplies and fashion accessories to home appliances and high-tech products.

The brand has collaborated with numerous other companies to create themed products, including motor vehicles, airplanes, and even toasters.

29. Irezumi Cat Tattoo

Could there possibly be anything cooler for a Cat Tattoo than a Cat with a Tattoo?

This fantastic design shows a little Kitty channeling his inner Tiger, with his confident-looking face and body positioned like he is ready for action.

His Tattoos are known as the Irezumi style, a traditional Japanese style that often covers large areas of the body, like full sleeves, back pieces, or even entire body suits. 

30. Space Cat Tattoo

If you are a lover of space and have dreams of blasting off into space with your feline friend someday, why not get this lovely Space Cat Tattoo?

This design features two kitties side by side, embracing the universe and everything that exists within it.  

31. Astronaut Feline Tattoo

When they aren’t sitting back and taking in the universe, perhaps the space cats are out exploring the stars in their little astronaut suits, such as this one here.

This lovely design by bleakvoyage shows a multicolored cat just floating through space, limbs outstretched.

Bleak does a ton of colorful Tattoos, so be sure to give her page a look for other colorful designs in her style. 

32. Xenomorph Cat Tattoo

Xenomorph refers to a term used in the Alien science-fiction horror franchise to describe a type of alien.

The word comes from the Greek words xeno, which means "strange" or "other," and morph, which means "shape," with the term literally translating as "alien form"

33. Fat Cat Tattoo

If your cat is a food lover and a bit chunky, why not get a Fat Cat Tattoo to honor his gurt?

This funny little design is simply a black cat who has gotten so chunky that he morphed into the shape of a ball. 

34. Felix The Cat Tattoo

Felix the Cat is one of the most iconic characters in animation history and is considered to be the first animated celebrity.

He got his start during the silent film era, first appearing in the 1919 cartoon Feline Follies, developed by cartoonist Otto Messmer for the Pat Sullivan studio.

Felix has appeared in comic strips, merchandise, video games, and even as a parade balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

35. Cat Scratch Tattoo

A cute idea for your Cat Tattoo is to add some catch scratches into its design.

This cute little Tattoo gives the impression that the cat has jumped up onto your leg but doesn’t have the strength to hold on as he slides down your skin, leaving his mark on your body. 

36. Cat Gamer Tattoo

If your cat is always hanging around you or napping on your lap during your gaming sessions, why not get a Cat Gamer Tattoo?

This cute little design shows a cat in front of his monitor, headphones on, and a can of Monster to drink. 

37. Flower Cat Tattoo

Flower Tattoos have a wide range of symbolism depending on which flower you choose to ink yourself in.

This gorgeous design by tattooist_fluffy features a cat made out of roses.

A Rose Tattoo can symbolize love and romance, so this tattoo may symbolize the wearer's love for their cat. 

38. Zoro Cat Tattoo

Lovers of One Piece will love this One Piece Tattoo of Zoro as a Cat.

Zoro is one of the Senior Officers of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet and is recognized as the right-hand man of his crew's captain, Monkey D. Luffy.

If you’re looking for more Cat Designs, check out loveyoon.too who works on almost exclusively Cat Tattoos. 

39. Lovers Cat Tattoo

For those of you who want to show off their romantic side, then check out this adorable Cat Tattoo.

With this design, we have two little kitties having a cute moment together as one cat kisses the other on the cheek. 

40. Simon’s Cat Tattoo

Simon’s Cat is a British animated web and book series written by Simon Tofield.

The series follows the exploits of Simon’s Cat, who uses various methods in an attempt to get his owner to feed him. 

41. Garfield Tattoo

Garfield is an American comic strip created by Jim Davis.

The series follows the lives of Garfield, his owner, and Odie, the dog.

Garfield launched on June 19, 1978, and continues to be published to this day, making him one of the most widely recognized cats in media.  

42. Snow Leopard Tattoo

The Snow Leopard is a species native to the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia.

This endangered cat has fewer than 10,000 mature individuals left in existence with that number expected to decline by 10% by 2024.

The species is threatened by habitat destruction, poaching, and illegal trade of its skins and body parts.

If you’re passionate about helping these endangered cats, consider donating to the Snow Leopard Trust.

43. Sylvester Tattoo

Sylvester is an anthropomorphic cat from the Looney Tunes franchise.

His first appearance was in Life with Feathers released on March 24, 1945.

One of the most recognizable and beloved characters from the Looney Tunes roster, he has appeared in numerous cartoons, movies, and TV shows over the decades. 

44. Cat Bat Tattoo

For something a little more spooky with a Halloween Tattoo vibe, check out this amazing Cat Bat Tattoo.

This cool design has a dark-looking cat spreading its bat-like wings, with a crescent moon and bats flying behind it. 

45. Cat And Butterfly Tattoo

If you love Butterfly Tattoos as well as Cat Tattoos, then try out a design such as this.

This cute design has a cat with some sunflower patterns on it curiously looking at a butterfly flying overhead. 

46. Lucky Cat Tattoo

If you’re looking for some added luck when it comes to your Cat Tattoo, then try out a Lucky Cat Design.

Despite its frequent association with Chinese culture, The Maneki-Neko is actually of Japanese origin.

Maneki-Neko, which translates to "beckoning cat," is a talisman believed to bring good luck and fortune to its owner.

47. Puss In Boots Tattoo

Puss in Boots is an iconic character coming from the Shrek films.

However, the origin is of a classic European fairy tale about a cunning cat who uses trickery and deceit to gain power, wealth, and the hand of a princess in marriage for his penniless and low-born master. 

48. Meowth Tattoo

Meowth is the 52nd Pokemon in the Pokedex, but probably most commonly known as the talking cat and member of Team Rocket.

The Meowth species currently has 3 forms, the standard Kantonian form, a Galarian, and an Alolan form.

Meowth can also use a Gigantamax form, where he becomes enormous and elongated for a short time. 

49. Cat House Tattoo

If you have many cats at home, this design is perfect for you.

This adorable little design features a couple of cats all relaxing and playing together in their playhouse.

This design was in honor of the wearer's cats she had at her own home. 

50. Tom And Jerry Tattoo

Tom and Jerry is a long-running cartoon show created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, who wrote and directed the series.

The pair first introduced the characters in the short film "Puss Gets the Boot" in 1940, and thanks to its success, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) decided to develop it into a series.

Tom and Jerry has gone on to become a staple of American culture, winning seven Academy Awards for Animated Short Film becoming a part of childhood for generations of viewers.

51. Tiger Cat Tattoo

Tiger Tattoos can have many meanings, including strength, power, courage, and protection.

In Chinese culture, the Tiger represents the Yin aspect of the Yin-Yang philosophy, representing femininity, darkness, and passivity.

In Korea, these animals are thought to ward off evil, and in Japan, the Tiger is seen as one of the animals representing the cardinal directions. 

52. Cat Burglar Tattoo

If your cat is usually up to no good and always steals food, consider a Cat Burglar Tattoo.

The term "cat burglar" originated from the attributes associated with cats, particularly their stealth, agility, and ability to move silently.

A cat burglar refers to a thief who is especially skilled at entering and leaving the targeted location without being noticed, akin to the way a cat can silently creep into and out of spaces.

53. Coraline Cat

This Film Tattoo is of the cat from Coraline, a major supporting character.

The Cat tries to warn Coraline about the real nature of the Other World despite Other Mother's attempts to keep him away.

For reasons even unbeknownst to himself, the cat can speak when it enters the Other World. 

1. Cat Tattoo On Hand

The hand is one of the coolest places to get yourself tattooed.

While it allows you to show off your tattoo constantly, it will come at the cost of a lot of pain.

This is due to the hand's thin skin and many veins and tendons.

So, think carefully before committing to this location. 

2. Forearm Cat Tattoo

The forearm, like the hand, is a great place for getting tattooed if you want to show it off often.

But unlike the hand, this location is one of the most pleasant places to get inked.

With a lot of muscle and thick skin, your time in the chair will fly by. 

3. Leg Cat Tattoo

Depending on what part you get, the leg is a place that can either be easily shown off or be quite difficult.

If you choose to ink yourself toward the bottom of the leg, such as the calf or the ankle, it can be easily shown off.

However, areas such as the hamstring or thigh are going to be extremely difficult to show off large designs unless you frequent the beach quite often. 

4. Cat Tattoo On Arm

The arm is an obvious place to get your cat tattoo.

Be it the biceps, triceps, or shoulder, all these locations tend to be relatively less painful than other areas of the body. 

This cool Cat Tattoo on the arm is another cat with his very own Irezumi Tiger Tattoo.

5. Cat Tattoo On Chest

Lastly, the chest is the best place if you really want to show off your chosen design with pride.

Placed front and center, everyone will be able to see your design by looking straight at you, like your ink is the flag you brought to battle.