Quotes About Pets

Pets are a big part of our lives, and we often feel like they’re a part of the family. They’re there for us when we’re feeling down, and we can always rely on them to make us laugh. They form bonds with us that last for years and are with us through thick and thin.

In honor of pet everywhere, we’ve collected some of our favorite quotes about pets. From the unconditional love of a dog to the sassy attitude of a cat, these pet quotes will make you laugh and cry (in a good way).

So take a few minutes to read these heartwarming quotes, and share them with your friends and family. Let’s celebrate the unique and special bond we share with our pets!

Loving your pets quotes

Pets are the perfect companions. They are always happy to see us, they never judge us, and they always make us feel loved.

No matter what kind of day we’re having, coming home to our pets always makes us feel better. They are our loyal friends, and we love them with all of our hearts. We should be grateful to our pets for being such a wonderful part of our lives, pets.

We enjoy them so much. We love them on days, they annoy us and mess up. We love them in days they play with us and keep us company. We love them because they are beautiful creatures that need to be loved.

“Pets have more love and compassion in them than most humans.” – Robert Wagner

“There’s a saying. If you want someone to love you forever, buy a dog, feed it and keep it around.” – Dick Dale

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself.” – Josh Billings

“An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.” – Martin Buber

“My favorite type of pet has always been a dog. They’re loyal, kind and offer endless affection.” – Brendon Urie

“Be kind to all pets and animals because they will be kind back to you.” – Wesley Porter

“Pets reflect you like mirrors. When you are happy, you can see your dog smiling and when you are sad, your cat cries.” – Munia Khan

“Those who love dogs, know something about God.” – Fakeer Ishavardas

“Pets bring vital energy to our homes and lives. Pets communicate many messages about love and connection. Care tenderly for all pets throughout their precious lives. The interspecies dance of love softens and expands the heart.” – Laura Staley

“A dog…is a bond between strangers.” – John Steinbeck

“When you feel lousy, puppy therapy is indicated.” – Sarah Paretsky

If you accept that pets can love us as much as we do them, then the logic is clear and cannot be denied. If you believe that there is a heaven for people, then they must be there, waiting for us, when we cross over. Heaven is love, and pets always share that with us.” – Wallace Sife

“Indeed, there is nothing on this earth more peaceful than a sleeping, purring cat.” – Jonathon Scott Payne

“Sometimes, your pet picks you.” – Julie Wenzel

“Recruit your pet as a study partner. Cats are usually more than happy to do this–in fact, you may have trouble keeping them off keyboards and books–and dogs will often serve as well. Few things are more relaxing than having a warm, furry creature next to you as you study.” – Stefanie Weisman

 “No one can truly understand the bond we form with the cats we love until they experience the loss of one.” – Unknown

Pets Are Our Family

Pets are a huge part of our lives. They are members of our family, and we love them just as much as we love any other family member.

Kids and pets go hand in hand. From babies gently petting the family dog to children playing fetch with their favorite cat, there’s just something about kids and pets that seems to go together perfectly. Pets provide kids with hours of companionship and unconditional love, and in return, kids teach pets how to be loved and cherished.

There’s no question that pets are a vital part of our families. They bring us joy, happiness, and unconditional love…and we wouldn’t have it any other way

“Our pets are our family.” – Ana Monnar

“Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life.” – James Cromwell

“Parrots make great pets. They have more personality than goldfish.” – Chevy Chase

“An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.” – Martin Buber

“I looked up my family tree and found three dogs using it.”– Rodney Dangerfield

“The kindness one does for one animal may not change the world but it will change the world of that one animal.” – Unknown

“A dog reflects the family life. Whoever saw a frisky dog in a gloomy family, or a sad dog in a happy one? Snarling people have snarling dogs, dangerous people have dangerous ones.” – Arthur Conan Doyle

“Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.”– Groucho Marx

“Until one has loved an animal a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.”–  Anatole France

“I am thankful for my pets because they complete my family

The road to my heart is paved with paw prints.” – Unknown

“People seem able to love their pets with an unabashed acceptance they rarely demonstrate with family or friends.” – Ann Patchett

“Be the person your dog thinks you are.” – Unknown

“Man himself cannot express love and humility by external signs so plainly as does a dog when, with drooping ears, hanging lips, flexuous body, and wagging tail, he meets his beloved master.” – Charles Darwin

Kids and Pets

When you grow up, you may have a pet of your own. You will love it and take care of it, just like your mom and dad take care of you. Pets are like our family. They are loyal, supportive, and always happy to see us. We can’t help but love them!

Kids generally have a strong connection to pets. The life of a kid has so much innocence and curiosity so it is easier to form bonds with pets. But what is ore beautiful is watching the pets grow with your kid. The pet has seen their first step, their school projects, and the kid has learnt to love the pet as time has passed. Here are some quotes for kids about pets

“I asked a kid, ‘What is love?’ He answered, ‘Love is when a puppy licks your face,’ I laughed before he added, ‘even when you left him alone all day.’” – Unknown

“The dog was created specifically for children. He is the god of frolic.” – Henry Ward Beecher

“A dog may be man’s best friend, but a child’s best friend is a puppy.” – Unknown

“Pets are like infants that never grow up. Forever children. We love them for that.” – Anonymous

“A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song.” – Chinese Proverb

“The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself, too.” – Samuel Butler

“Any glimpse into the life of an animal quickens our own and makes it so much the larger and better in every way.” – John Muir

“Every boy should have two things: a dog, and a mother willing to let him have one.”– Anonymous

“Every boy who has a dog should also have a mother, so the dog can be fed regularly.”– Anonymous

“There is only one smartest dog in the world, and every boy has it.”– Anonymous

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” – Mohandas Gandhi

“You can judge a man’s true character by the way he treats his fellow animals.” – Paul McCartney

“Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to.” – Alfred A. Montapert

“Happiness is a warm puppy.”– Charles M. Schulz

I am in favor of animal rights as well as human rights. That is the way of a whole human being”. – Abraham Lincoln

Quotes About pets dying

When our pets die, it’s an incredibly difficult time. It feels like we’re losing a part of our family, and the pain can be overwhelming. But even though they’re gone, they’ll never really leave us. Pets have a special place in our hearts, and they’ll always be loved and remembered.

Moving on from our pets is very hard. They ate like family that have been with us through the hardest times. They are essentially our kids, siblings or friends. However, when the sun gets too bleak for you, look to these quotes to make your day better.

“Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.” – Mark Twain

“Dogs are not our whole lives, but they make our lives whole.”– Roger Caras

“A pet is never truly forgotten until it is no longer remembered.”– Lacie Petitto

“No amount of time can erase the memory of a good pet, and no amount of masking tape can ever totally remove his fur from your couch.” – Leo Dworken

“If there is a heaven, it’s certain our animals are to be there. Their lives become so interwoven with our own, it would take more than an archangel to detangle them.” – Pam Brown

“The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven, not man’s.” – Mark Twain

“He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.” – Brian Kilcommons

“Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – Winnie The Pooh

“Sorrow is how we learn to love. Your heart isn’t breaking. It hurts because it’s getting larger. The larger it gets, the more love it holds.” – Rita Mae Brown

“Grief is like the ocean; it comes on waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim.” – Vicki Harrison

“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” – Ted Geisel (Dr. Seuss)

“Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them and filling an emptiness we didn’t ever know we had.” – Thom Jones

“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” – Roger Caras

Animal rescue and pet adoption quotes

When it comes to animals, we just can’t help but love them! Whether they’re cuddly and soft, or wild and ferocious, pets have a special way of stealing our hearts. And when it comes to caring for animals, there’s no better way to do it than through animal rescue and pet adoption.

There are so many amazing organizations out there dedicated to helping animals in need, and by adopting a pet from them, you can make a real difference in that animal’s life. Not only will you be providing them with a loving home, but you’ll also be freeing up space in the shelter for another pet who may not have as much luck finding a family.

So if you’re thinking about getting a new pet, please consider adoption first. You’ll be saving a life and making the world a little bit brighter!

“I’ve really become super active in rescuing animals, and it has made my life feel so much better. I can’t even express to you how happy it has made me.” – Carrie Ann Inaba

“Save animals, serve humanity” – Unknown

“Let them know someone cares. Rescue the needy” – Unknown

“Animal rescue, a cause close to my heart, can lead to the safety of millions of these lost souls.” – Jud Tylor

“Not all homes should have a dog, but all dogs should have a home.” – Anonymous.

“Every human should not buy a dog but rescue in need and free him from the sufferings and give him love, care, and shelter.” – Ridhima Badola

“You can’t change a dog’s past, but you can rewrite the future.”– Agnes Carass

“Secondhand animals make first class pets.” – Anonymous

“Through PETA, we rescue animals in roadside zoos and circuses. They are some of the most abused animals in the country.” – Sam Simon

“They can survive if you help them to survive

Saving one animal won’t change the world, but it will change the world for that one animal.” – Unknown

“When you look into the eyes of an animal you’ve rescued, you can’t help but fall in love.” – Paul Shaffer

“You can have nice things or a rescue pup, but you cannot have both.”– Unknown

“I am a huge animal lover. Growing up, my mother and I rescued countless animals – dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, even a turtle. I have been accused of caring more about animals than I do about people.” – Amanda Schull

“Whoever declared that love at first sight doesn’t exist has never witnessed the purity of a puppy or looked deep into a puppy’s eyes. If they did, their lives would change considerably.” – Elizabeth Parker

“Keep rescuing animals. You may lose your mind, but you will surely find your soul.” – Unknown

Quotes for Dog Lovers

As a dog lover, you know that there’s just something special about these furry creatures that make them so lovable. Dogs have been man’s best friend for thousands of years, and it’s easy to see why! They’re always happy to see us, they love to play, and they’re always there to lend a listening ear.

Dogs have a unique ability to bring joy into our lives and make us feel loved and special. They truly are members of our family, and we cherish them dearly. So if you’re a dog lover, take a moment to appreciate all that your pup has brought into your life. Thank you, dog!

“If you don’t own a dog, at least one, there is not necessarily anything wrong with you, but there may be something wrong with your life.”– Roger A. Caras.

“Pets are a beloved part of our family” – Unknown

“[Dogs] never talk about themselves but listen to you while you talk about yourself, and keep up an appearance of being interested in the conversation.”– Jerome K. Jerome.

Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.” – Groucho Marx

“My fashion philosophy is, if you’re not covered in dog hair, your life is empty.” – Elayne Boosler

“No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as the dog does.” – Christopher Morley

“Dog is God spelled backward.” – Duane Chapman

“Scratch a dog and you’ll find a permanent job.” – Franklin P. Jones

“A boy can learn a lot from a dog: obedience, loyalty, and the importance of turning around three times before lying down.” – Robert Benchley

“Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day.”– John Grogan.

“I like dogs. You always know what a dog is thinking. It has four moods. Happy, sad, cross, and concentrating. Also, dogs are faithful and they do not tell lies because they cannot talk.” – Mark Haddon

“I’ve seen a look in dogs’ eyes, a quickly vanishing look of amazed contempt, and I am convinced that basically dogs think humans are nuts.” – John Steinbeck

“No matter how you’re feeling, a little dog gonna love you.” – Waka Flocka Flame

“There’s a saying. If you want someone to love you forever, buy a dog, feed it and keep it around.” – Dick Dale

“They [dogs] never talk about themselves but listen to you while you talk about yourself, and keep up an appearance of being interested in the conversation.” – Jerome K. Jerome

“You can usually tell that a man is good if he has a dog who loves him.”– W. Bruce Cameron.

Quotes for Cat Lovers

You might be a cat lover if:

Everytime you see a feline you get excited and want to pet the animal. You always have a smile on your face when you see your cat, even if they just woke you up at 4am scratching their butt on your head. You know all of your cat’s little quirks and love them regardless. You’re not afraid to get a little bit dirty to give your cat a good scratch. You always have time for a cuddle session with your cat. You know that cats are the best companions for those who lead a busy life.

“Time spent with a cat is never wasted.” – Sigmund Freud

In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” – Terry Pratchett

“I had been told that the training procedure with cats was difficult. It’s not. Mine had me trained in two days.” – Bill Dana

“Cats are inquisitive, but hate to admit it.” – Mason Cooley

“A happy arrangement: many people prefer cats to other people, and many cats prefer people to other cats.” – Mason Cooley

“It is impossible for a lover of cats to banish these alert, gentle, and discriminating friends, who give us just enough of their regard and complaisance to make us hunger for more.” – Agnes Repplier

“Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” – James Herriot

“Just watching my cats can make me happy.” – Paula Cole

“I love my cats more than I love most people. Probably more than is healthy.” – Amy Lee

“Every cat is my best friend.” – Unknown

“All you need is love and a cat.” – Unknown

“I’m not sure why I like cats so much. I mean, they’re really cute obviously. They are both wild and domestic at the same time.” – Michael Showalter

“You can not look at a sleeping cat and feel tense.” – Jane Pauley

“As anyone who has ever been around a cat for any length of time well knows, cats have enormous patience with the limitations of humankind.” – Cleveland Amory

“I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is infinitely superior.” – Hippolyte Taine

Owning wild animals as pets

You might be wondering: can I own a wild animal as a pet? The answer, unfortunately, is not always black and white. There are a lot of factors to consider before making the decision to bring an exotic animal into your home, and it’s important to do your research before taking the plunge.

That said, there are many people who do choose to own exotic animals as pets, and for those people, it’s a very special relationship. Exotic pets can be incredibly loving and loyal companions, and they often become a member of the family. Just be sure you’re fully prepared for the responsibility of caring for a wild animal before making that commitment!

“The animals of the world exist for their own reasons.”– Alice Walker.

“The quicker we humans learn that saving open space and wildlife is critical to our welfare and quality of life, maybe we’ll start thinking of doing something about it.” ~ Jim Fowler

 “Wildlife is something which man cannot construct. Once it is gone, it is gone forever.”– Joy Adamson.

“Wilderness without wildlife is just scenery.”– Lois Crisler.

“Each species is a masterpiece, a creation assembled with extreme care and genius.”– E.O. Wilson.

“Everything in nature invites us constantly to be what we are.”– Gretel Ehrlich

“Like us, animals feel love, joy, fear and pain, but they cannot grasp the spoken word. It is our obligation to speak on their behalf ensuring their well–being and lives are respected and protected.”– Sylvia Dolson.

19. “The continued existence of wildlife and wilderness is important to the quality of life of humans.”– Jim Fowler.

“All my life through, the new sights of Nature made me rejoice like a child.”– Marie Curie.

“Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.”– Frank Lloyd Wright.

“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.”– John Burroughs.

“Crocodiles are easy. They try to kill and eat you. People are harder. Sometimes they pretend to be your friend first.”– Steve Irwin.

“There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature–the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.”– Rachel Carson.

“We can breed endangered species in captivity but with nowhere wild to release them their days are probably numbered.”– Steve Irwin.

“The real wealth of the Nation lies in the resources of the earth – soil, water, forests, minerals, and wildlife.”– Rachel Carson

Conclusion

Pets bring happiness to our lives in ways we could never imagine. From the moment we adopt them, they become a part of the family and we can’t imagine our life without them.