What is .pet?
.pet entered the DNS root zone on July 26, 2015, 11 years ago. It came out of ICANN's New gTLD Program, the 2012 application round that grew the root from 22 generic TLDs to well over a thousand.
Identity Digital Domains Limited also runs 23 other TLDs, including .archi, .bet, .bio, .black and .blue.
On the technical side, .pet is served by 4 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .pet, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
23 other TLDs share this operator.
.pet FAQ
What does .pet mean?
.pet is a generic top-level domain named for the word "pet", and it's aimed at lifestyle & personal. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .pet used for?
.pet is mostly used for lifestyle & personal. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .pet?
None. .pet is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .pet domain extension?
Identity Digital Domains Limited operates .pet as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .pet created?
.pet was delegated to the DNS root zone on July 26, 2015.
Is .pet a valid domain?
Yes. .pet is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .pet addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .pet domain?
.pet names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Identity Digital Domains Limited's policy if you're unsure.
Is .pet DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .pet.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed September 4, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
