Dog Death Quotes to Remember Your Furry Friend
Heartfelt Dog Death Quotes
After the passing of our beloved dachshund, Silke, we were moved by the prayers and kind words of our friends. We have compiled many dog loss quotes and meditations about companion loss for your use.
Whether you use this page to discover the appropriate words of condolence for others or read it for your own solace, we hope it brings you comfort. You are not alone in your endeavor. All pet owners eventually experience this sorrow. When you or someone you love has experienced the loss of a dog, it can be hard to put the feeling of grief into words. To help with processing the painful loss, we’ve compiled a list of quotes that may help you and others better understand and work through the pain of losing your best friend.
Write one of these quotes in a sympathy card or use it as a journal prompt to work through your personal feelings. Grieving is hard, and there’s no right way to do it. Just remember that the heavy feeling will lighten, and soon you’ll be able to recall the good times before the bad.
We sincerely hope that these quotes about dogs passing will help you express those difficult-to-express emotions.
These basic yet touching quotations describe the relationship between dog parents and their puppies, as well as the difficulty of saying farewell.
Quotes About Dogs Passing
“I loved you for your whole life and I’ll miss you for the rest of mine.”
“A companion is gone … but the memory lives on.”
“The most difficult thing about having a dog is the goodbye.”
“Grief is not a sign of weakness, but the price of love.”
“If the kindest souls were rewarded with the longest lives, dogs would outlive us all.”
“Happiness is a cold nose and a warm belly.”
“Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.”
“Dogs leave their paw prints on our hearts.”
“Some angels choose fur instead of wings.”
“When you feel me in your heart, look up and I’ll be right there.”
Anonymous quotes about loving and losing dogs
These simple yet sweet quotes perfectly describe the relationship between dog parents and their pups and how hard it can be to say goodbye.
- “I loved you for your whole life and I’ll miss you for the rest of mine.”
- “A companion is gone … but the memory lives on.”
- “The most difficult thing about having a dog is the goodbye.”
- “Grief is not a sign of weakness, but the price of love.”
- “If the kindest souls were rewarded with the longest lives, dogs would outlive us all.”
- “Happiness is a cold nose and a warm belly.”
- “Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.”
- “Dogs leave their paw prints on our hearts.”
- “Some angels choose fur instead of wings.”
- “When you feel me in your heart, look up and I’ll be right there.”
1 Year Death Anniversary Quotes For Dog
These authors, poets, and writers have captured the emotion of losing a canine more precisely than anyone else ever has.
“Love is love,” I told her, as I tell all of my patients who are ashamed to find themselves shattered by the death of a dog. “Loss is loss.” — Meg Donohue, “Dog Crazy: A Novel of Love Lost and Found”
“Heaven, or the Other Side is all around us. It is not in some far away place. Your loved ones are just a thought away.” — Karen A. Anderson, “The Amazing Afterlife of Animals: Messages and Signs From Our Pets on the Other Side”
“Don’t grieve. Anything you lose comes round in another form.” ― Rumi
“Dogs come into our lives to teach us about love, they depart to teach us about loss. A new dog never replaces an old dog, it merely expands the heart. If you have loved many dogs your heart is very big.” — Erica Jong
“No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.” — C.S. Lewis, “A Grief Observed”
“Only people who are capable of loving strongly can also suffer great sorrow, but this same necessity of loving serves to counteract their grief and heals them.” ― Leo Tolstoy
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” — Anatole France
“So it’s true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love.” ― E.A. Bucchianeri, “Brushstrokes of a Gadfly”
“Dogs’ lives are too short. Their only fault, really.” – Agnes Sligh Turnbull
“Sometimes losing a pet is more painful than losing a human because in the case of the pet, you were not pretending to love it.” — Amy Sedaris
“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose; All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” – Helen Keller
“You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they will be there long before any of us.” – Robert Louis Stevenson
Dog Death Anniversary Quotes
It is extremely sad to lose a canine, but one cannot forget the happiness they brought while they were alive and well. These quotations prompt us to recall the happy times.
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don’t know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring — it was peace.” ― Milan Kundera
“The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.” ― Andy Rooney
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” ― Will Rogers
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” ― Josh Billings
“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 Caras
“Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.” ― Mark Twain
“I guess you don’t really own a dog, you rent them, and you have to be thankful that you had a long lease.” – Joe Garagiola
“A person who has never owned a dog has missed a wonderful part of life.” — Bob Barker
“The more boys I meet the more I love my dog.”― Carrie Underwood
“To call him a dog hardly seems to do him justice, though inasmuch as he had four legs, a tail, and barked, I admit he was, to all outward appearances. But to those who knew him well, he was a perfect gentleman.” – Hermione Gingold
In conclusion, losing a cherished canine can be an excruciating ordeal. However, reading and reflecting on quotes for a dead dog can provide some solace and consolation during this trying time.
Whether humorous, poignant, or philosophical, these quotations can serve as a reminder of the happiness and unconditional love that our dogs have brought into our lives.
They can also serve as a reminder that although our dogs are no longer with us, their memory and influence on our lives will endure. So, remember your furry companion and treasure the memories you shared together.
And remember, despite how difficult it may be, the agony of loss will ultimately fade, leaving only the love and joy that your canine brought into your life.
Uplifting quotes about dogs
Losing a dog is terribly sad, but one can’t forget the joy they brought while they were alive and well. These quotes remind us to think of the good times.
- “Dogs are our link to paradise. They don’t know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring — it was peace.” ― Milan Kundera
- “The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.” ― Andy Rooney
- “If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” ― Will Rogers
- “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” ― Josh Billings
- “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 Caras
- “Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.” ― Mark Twain
- “I guess you don’t really own a dog, you rent them, and you have to be thankful that you had a long lease.” – Joe Garagiola
- “A person who has never owned a dog has missed a wonderful part of life.” — Bob Barker
- “The more boys I meet the more I love my dog.”― Carrie Underwood
- “To call him a dog hardly seems to do him justice, though inasmuch as he had four legs, a tail, and barked, I admit he was, to all outward appearances. But to those who knew him well, he was a perfect gentleman.” – Hermione Gingold
Famous Quotes About Pets and Loss
When offering condolences about the loss of a pet, you can also add a quote that has become well-known by a famous person, such as one of the following:
- “A pet is never truly forgotten until it is no longer remembered.” ~Lacie Petitto
- “Death ends a life, not a relationship.” ~Jack Lemmon
- “Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” ~Roger Caras
- “If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” ~Will Rogers
- “… what we have enjoyed, we can never lose … all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~Helen Keller
- “The misery of keeping a dog is his dying so soon. But, to be sure, if he lived for fifty years and then died, what would become of me?” ~Sir Walter Scott
- “Many who have spent a lifetime in it can tell us less of love than the child that lost a dog yesterday.” ~Thornton Wilder
What to Say When Someone’s Dog Dies
Studies have shown dogs to be sensitive to the emotions of humans, so it’s no wonder people form such close bonds with their four-legged friends. Never dismiss the death of a dog with a callous statement like, “You should get another one!” Each dog has a distinct personality and leaves its own mark on its owner. Because they are so unique and dear to those who love and raised them, they are not easily replaced. Here are some appropriate things to say to someone who just lost a dog:
- I know it’s not easy losing a best friend.
- Your dog is enjoying an all-you-can-eat treat buffet in the afterliferight now.
- I’ve heard that when you see a butterfly, it’s actually a loved one that’s passed. The next time you go for a walk, don’t be surprised if a butterfly flutters alongside you.
- I think dogs are returned to their younger, healthy selves in Heaven; imagine him running around in no pain and just waiting for your arrival someday.
- Your pup might be physically gone, but they live on in your heart for eternity.
- Smile at the memory of your fur-ever soulmate. Gone but never forgotten.
- Let your dog’s memory envelope you during this difficult time.
- While losing a dog is painful, loving that dog during their time on earth was so worth it.
- Your dog now lives in a corner of your heart just for them.
- While the loss of your dog is deep and profound, take comfort in knowing they loved you with all they had during their time on earth.
How to Console Someone About the Loss of Their Cat
People love cats because of cats’ insistence on earned affection. You have to build trust with a cat, or they’ll let you know with claws and teeth to stay away. After taking the time to earn a cat’s trust, losing that cat can feel devastating. They were such a special part of your life, and now they take up residence in a special part of your heart.
- You made him very happy for the years he was with you.
- I know you’ll miss his sweet purring. He was such a loving cat.
- There will never be a better cat than he was.
- I’ll bet they have an unlimited supply of catnip in Cat Heaven.
- So sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet feline. I know they were a massive part of your family.
- Try not to cry because they are gone. Smile because you had the chance to know such a sweet kitty.
- In your deep sadness, try to remember the cuddles, the purrs, and the endless amount of love your cat gave you.
How to Console Someone Over the Loss of a Pet
People don’t solely bond with cats and dogs as pets. The death of a fish, small pets like guinea pigs and hamsters, and horses or birds can leave a person feeling sad and needing condolences.
- Do you want to talk? I know you must be hurting.
- What can I do to help you during this trying time?
- Can I bring you a meal or some coffee?
- Whatever you need, I am here for you in all things.
- I know how tremendously difficult this is, and I am right by your side.
- I’m sorry. I know how much you loved him.
- So sorry to hear of your pet’s passing. They had a spirit that was larger than life and will be deeply missed.
- How fortunate we are to know and love an animal. Please find comfort in knowing your pet loved you just as you loved them.
- Your pet is gone, but they will never be forgotten.
(Pet’s name) was one-of-a-kind and will be deeply missed.
Compiled & Shared by- Team, LITD (Livestock Institute of Training & Development)
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