- Downloads
- 16,412
- Minecraft
- Java 1.21 - 26.3
- Updated
- November 4, 2026
- License
- MIT License
Available as: Datapack, Fabric mod, Forge mod, NeoForge mod, Quilt mod, Paper plugin, Purpur plugin
How it works
[1]. Get a Book & Quill
[2]. Write the player name of the new owner in it (the player must be online)
[3]. [below 1.21.5] While holding the Book & Quill, look at the pet you want to transfer and run /trigger transfer_pet_owner
[3]. [1.21.5+] Sneak + look at the pet you want to transfer with the Book & Quill in your hand
[4]. You're done!
General questions
- Which Minecraft versions does Transfer Pet Owner support?
- Transfer Pet Owner supports Minecraft Java Edition 1.21 - 26.3. It does not work on Bedrock Edition.
- Do I need Fabric or Forge for Transfer Pet Owner?
- No. Transfer Pet Owner is a datapack, so it works in vanilla Minecraft without any mod loader. If you prefer, it is also available as a mod for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt and a plugin for Paper and Purpur.
- Does Transfer Pet Owner work on servers and in multiplayer?
- Yes. Datapacks run on the server, so it works in singleplayer, on multiplayer servers and in LAN worlds. Players do not need to install anything.
- How do I install the Transfer Pet Owner datapack?
- Download the datapack zip from Modrinth or CurseForge, put it into the datapacks folder of your world (saves/<world>/datapacks), then run /reload or restart the world. For a new world, you can also add it on the Data Packs screen while creating the world.
- Is Transfer Pet Owner free?
- Yes. Transfer Pet Owner is free and open source under the MIT License. The source code is on Codeberg.
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