Protect My Pets!
Few things in Minecraft hurt more than losing a beloved wolf, cat, or parrot to an unlucky creeper blast. Protect My Pets! is a lightweight add-on that solves that heartbreak with a single, elegant item: the Golden Tag. Instead of watching your companion vanish in a puff of smoke, you can now redirect incoming damage into a durable tag that absorbs the punishment for them.
What Does Protect My Pets! Add to Minecraft?
This mod introduces the Golden Tag, a craftable item you apply directly to a tamed pet. Once attached, your pet becomes effectively invincible for as long as the tag holds durability. Every hit that would normally wound your animal is instead channeled into the tag itself. When the durability finally hits zero, the tag shatters and you will need to craft a fresh one.
The default durability sits at 1500, which is generous enough to survive plenty of mishaps. Tags cannot be repaired, so treat each one as a consumable shield for your furry friend.
Managing and Upgrading Your Pet's Tag
Checking Durability
You do not need to guess how much protection remains. Simply press Shift and right-click your pet with an empty hand, and the remaining tag durability will be displayed. It is a quick, intuitive way to know when it is time to prepare a replacement.
Removing a Tag
If you want to move a tag to a different pet or free up the slot, hold Shears and press Shift plus right-click on your pet. The tag pops off cleanly and returns to your inventory.
The Netherite Tag
For players who want permanent peace of mind, the Golden Tag can be upgraded using Netherite and an upgrade template. The result is the Netherite Tag, which is completely unbreakable. Once applied, your pet is protected forever with no maintenance required.
Crafting and Configuration
The Golden Tag is crafted from common materials, making it accessible early in your world. Beyond crafting, the add-on ships with a config file that lets you fine-tune the experience. Depending on your loader, you will find it here:
- NeoForge: config/Protect My Pets/protect-my-pets_config.toml
- Forge: world/serverconfig/Protect My Pets/protect-my-pets_config.toml
Inside the config you can customize which entities the tag applies to, including entity tags for broad targeting, the tag's durability value, and whether tagged entities emit particles. This flexibility means pack makers can tailor protection rules to fit modpacks of any size.
If you would rather skip manual file juggling, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install path that drops Protect My Pets! straight into your mod list without any folder hunting. It is a convenient shortcut for players who just want to play.
Supported Versions and Loaders
Protect My Pets! for Minecraft is built for modern versions of the game and supports both NeoForge and Forge loaders. Because the config paths differ between the two, double-check which loader you are running before editing settings. The mod targets recent Minecraft releases, so verify compatibility with your exact game version before you download Protect My Pets!
How to Install Protect My Pets!
- Confirm you are running a supported Minecraft version with either NeoForge or Forge installed.
- Download Protect My Pets! from a trusted mod source.
- Place the mod file into your Minecraft mods folder.
- Launch the game using your modded profile and confirm the mod loads correctly.
- Optionally open the config file to adjust durability, entity targeting, and particle settings.
Once installed, craft a Golden Tag, apply it to your favorite pet, and enjoy the freedom of exploring dangerous terrain without fearing for your companion's life.
Final Thoughts
Protect My Pets! is a small mod with a big emotional payoff. It respects the vanilla feel of Minecraft while removing one of its most frustrating losses. Whether you run NeoForge or Forge, the Golden Tag and its unbreakable Netherite upgrade make every adventure safer for the animals that follow you into the dark. For any player who has ever mourned a fallen wolf, this add-on is an easy recommendation.