Pets Don't Die
This data pack makes pets (tameable mobs) unable to die*.
About this Mod
This data pack changes what happens when pets (tameable mods) reach 0 hit points, instead of dying the pet enters the dying state.
While in this state it:
- Can't move/teleport
- Can't attack
- Can't be riden
- Isn't affected by gravity
- Is immortal
- Given the poison and resistance effects
How do you get your pet out of this state? By feeding it! Once your pet is at full HP it reverts back to normal!
Important: Anything that would bypass a totem of undying would bypass this feature (the void or /kill)
Pet list:
- Dogs (all variants)
- Cats (all variants)
- Horses
- Donkeys
- Mules
- Parrots (all variants)
- Llamas
Available Versions
How to Install Pets Don't Die on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.9).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Pets Don't Die". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7 (+5 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Pets Don't Die server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.9). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Pets Don't Die compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Pets Don't Die officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Pets Don't Die – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Pets Don't Die consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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