There is something endearing about the companionship that pets provide. Their comforting presence is why pet owners are willing to pay for the costs of raising and taking care of them. It's the reason why they are treated as if they are part of the family; when they are missing, families worry about them; when they pass away, families mourn for them. That is how many pet owners treat their pets. But some owners take their value for their pet to a higher level. Some owners love their pet so much that they want them tattooed.

If you're thinking "no, that would hurt them!" then calm down. This is not about the permanent pet tattooing method that is currently prominent in many parts of Asia, particularly China and Russia. The method is done by airbrushing a non-toxic dye, made specifically for animals, into the skin or fur of pets using designs created with a stencil. The tattoos are semi-permanent and could be washed away over time.

This kind of pet tattooing is growing in popularity, especially in the United States. The trend is a type of creative grooming for pets, similar to the standard cutting, washing and trimming. Many people get their pets tattooed in usually celebration of birthdays and parties, or to commemorate events like weddings and baby showers.

The number of possibilities on pet tattoo designs are limited only by the imagination. Pets can be tattooed to look like other animals; using black stripes on plain orange, they can look like Bengal tigers; a black spot surrounding the eyes and a black area in the lower body over white can give the look of a panda; black stripes on white can get your pet to look like a zebra. There are also other smaller, simpler designs like paw prints, shapes, names, and even the old school design “I heart Mom”. Among these designs, names are the most popular.

Typical pet tattoos can cost $10 at least but can go higher depending on the complexity of the design. Some companies offer do-it-yourself pet tattoos at around $7, which is more popular among children. This option works really well with pets with white or light-colored fur, and the designs wash out over time.

Pet tattooing is well-received by pet owners because it allows them to personalize their pets like never before. However, not everyone agrees. Animal rights activists like the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) argue that dying a pet's fur causes stress and allergies. They say that tattooing a pet is insensitive to their dignity. Some say animals don't care about how humans look, so they should be given the same treatment.

But whatever animal activists believe, pet tattooing is here to stay. Its popularity only proves that pets are very important to their owners. Pet tattoos give pets the identity and uniqueness that other grooming methods cannot. Not only that, it also allows the strengthening of bonds between pet owners and their pets.

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