About TinkerTaro
Nose and paw-print keepsakes, made in Singapore, inspired by our own dogs at home.
We take your pet's actual nose or paw print and turn it into silver keepsakes — pendants, rings and displays you can hold and wear every day.
Our Story
TinkerTaro started in Singapore in 2018 from something very simple: we love our dogs a lot and wanted a way to keep a real part of them close.
Edwin, our founder, lives with a small "pack" of dogs at home. He wanted something more than photos or ink prints, so he started playing around with ways to capture their real nose and paw textures in silver.
It began as keepsakes just for his own family. Over time, friends and other pet parents started asking too — and that slowly became TinkerTaro, a small workshop making nose and paw-print pendants, rings and displays for families in Singapore.
Until today, every piece is still made one by one, by hand, using your pet's actual imprint — never a generic mould or pattern.
The dogs behind the name
TinkerTaro is named after a mix of "tinker" (to make, to craft) and one of our own dogs, Taro.
The first nose prints Edwin ever cast in silver were from his own dogs at home. They still sit around the house — reminders of why this work matters.
Meet the Humans
Edwin | Founder & Maker
Edwin is the one behind every piece — from taking the imprint, to casting in silver, to the last polish before it goes out to you.
He's been in tech and building things for more than 20 years, but TinkerTaro is the most personal — it's his way of combining his love for his own dogs with helping other families hold onto theirs, especially when pets are ageing, sick or have already crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
Felicia | Support & Families
Felicia is usually the first person you talk to. She helps families from the first WhatsApp message all the way to updates and delivery, and also works with vets, groomers and aftercare partners.
Most pet parents "meet" her on WhatsApp first — she's the one gently explaining options when you're not sure what to do yet, especially during tough goodbye moments.
Meet the "Board of Directors"
The dogs at home are the original "clients" and daily reminders of why we do this.
Taro
Chief Nose Model
Multipoo · 6.5 kg
Ola
Head of Treat Requests
Toy poodle · 3.5 kg
Bon Bon
Quality Control
Multipoo · 4.5 kg
Camper
Walk Scheduler
Multipoo · 6.5 kg
Fufu
Head of Naps
Multipoo · 3.5 kg
What We Make
Everything starts from your pet's real nose or paw print — we don't use generic moulds.
Nose & paw-print keepsakes
True-to-size nose and paw-print pieces in 999 or 925 silver, for when you want to keep that real "boop" or paw texture close.
Pendants & rings
Everyday-wear jewelry — nose and paw-print pendants in 999 or 925 silver, and sturdy 925 rings made to handle Singapore's heat, sweat and rain.
Desk & table displays
Small displays for your bedside, work desk or favourite corner at home — usually made together with a pendant or ring from the same imprint.
Working with Partners
We often work with the people who already care for your pet — vets, groomers, aftercare teams — so the whole process is smoother and less stressful for you.
Vet clinics
For senior or medically fragile pets, we can coordinate with your vet to take prints around appointments or stays.
Groomers & trainers
Some keepsakes are made when pets are already calm after grooming, with trusted professionals.
Aftercare teams
When a pet has crossed the Rainbow Bridge, we may gently take an imprint within the available time window.
What Matters to Us
Gentle with your pet
The keepsake is important, but your pet comes first. If something feels too stressful, we'd rather say "not today" than push it.
Respecting what you're going through
A lot of people contact us during very emotional times. We try to keep things clear, kind and not pushy.
Honest about what's possible
We'll tell you frankly what can be done, what can't, and what we'd do if it was our own pet.
We'd be honoured to make something for you and your pet.
You can just WhatsApp: "Hi, I'm thinking about a nose or paw-print keepsake for my dog/cat. Can you share what's possible?"
WhatsApp +65 98850904