How to get an email address for your dog
Hi, I'm Mary. My dog Fiona (a black lab/golden mix I adopted from the ASPCA) has her own email address, and honestly it's one of the more useful silly things I've done. Here's how dog email addresses work and the easiest way to get one.
Why not just make your dog a Gmail?
Plenty of people search for a "dog Gmail," but we don't recommend it. A Gmail account is a Google account meant for a person, not a pet, and it's one more inbox with its own password to keep track of.
The easy way: a forwarding address
A forwarding address looks like a real email (pancake@doggyemail.com) but there's no inbox to check. Anything sent to it lands right in the email you already use. That's what DoggyEmail does:
- Pick your dog's name.
- Enter your regular email.
- Your pup's @doggyemail.com address works within minutes and forwards to you.
Your first dog is free. Got a whole pack? Add up to 2 more dogs for $0.99 each.
Claim your dog's email address →
Where to use your dog's email
- Vets, groomers, and boarding: appointment reminders all land in one easy-to-spot place.
- Pet stores and treat subscriptions: keep the coupons and shipping emails together.
- Rescues and adoption groups: updates about your dog stay with your dog.
- Giveaways and dog apps: sign up without handing out your personal email.
- Collar tags, Instagram bios, and birthday cards: because a dog with an email address is just funny.
Tip: in your email app, make a filter for mail sent to your dog's address. Then all the dog stuff sorts itself.
Stuck on a name? See funny dog email address ideas. Running a dog Instagram? See an email address for your dog's Instagram account. Booking the vet or groomer? See an email address for the vet and groomer. Brand-new puppy? See the new puppy checklist. Wondering about a Gmail for your dog? See dog Gmail account or dog mail address.
Common questions
Can I make a Gmail account for my dog?
We don't recommend it. A Gmail account is a Google account meant for a person, not a pet. A forwarding address like name@doggyemail.com is the better fit: mail sent to it lands in the inbox you already use.
Is a dog email address free?
Yes. Your first dog's @doggyemail.com address is free. Additional dogs on the same email are $0.99 each, up to 3 dogs.
Do I need to check a separate inbox?
No. Everything forwards to your regular email.
Can I send email from my dog's address?
DoggyEmail addresses receive and forward mail. Replies you send come from your own email address.
What else comes with it?
Every couple of weeks I send Pack Notes: one practical dog tip, a little Fiona news, and a quick question. Unsubscribe anytime. I never sell your info.
Happy wags,
Mary & Fiona 🐾