Dog Passing Quotes to Honor a Lost Furry Friend

The heartache pet parents face when losing a dog is hard, and it can be difficult to put your feelings into words that encompass everything you loved about your pet. We put together loving dog loss quotes that can be used as inscriptions, engravings, or in sympathy cards. Below are some special sayings that might capture the feelings you’re trying to express.

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

“The fear of loving a dog is knowing one day they’ll be gone, and you could never find eyes that express all that you feel.” – R.M. Drake

“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

“Thank you for being my dog, someone to do life with, and above all, thank you for being my best friend.” – Anonymous

“When a dog goes over the Rainbow Bridge, they aren’t gone forever. They are patiently waiting for you to be by their side again.” – Anonymous

“Dogs love with their whole hearts, and the moment they leave this earth, they take a piece of ours.” - Anonymous

“Dogs’ lives are too short. Their only fault, really.” – Agnes Sligh Turnbull

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

“No one can fully understand the meaning of love unless he’s owned a dog.” – Gene Hill

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose; All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” – Helen Keller

While our pets’ lives may be temporary, our love for them will last a lifetime. Time with our dogs is always too short because they make a massive impact on our soul. Having a funeral or memorial for your dog can provide some closure, but it is often only time that helps ease the sadness after the loss of an animal that we held dear to our hearts. Short quotes can be perfect for inscriptions, but sometimes you need more words to encompass feelings. Our selection of dog loss poems will more eloquently demonstrate the magnitude of grief, loss, and love involved in losing a dog.

Our Favorite Dog Loss Poems

They will not go quietly,

the pets who’ve shared our lives.

In subtle ways they let us know

their spirit still survives.

Old habits still can make us think

we hear them at the door

Or step back when we drop

a tasty morsel on the floor.

Our feet still go around the place

the food dish used to be,

And, sometimes, coming home at night,

we miss them terribly.

And although time may bring new friends

and a new food dish to fill,

That one place in our hearts

belongs to them…

and always will. – Unknown

Treasured Friend

I lost a treasured friend today

The little dog who used to lay

Her gentle head upon my knee

And shared her silent thoughts with me.

She’ll come no longer to my call

Retrieve no more her favorite ball

A voice far greater than my own

Has called her to his golden throne.

Although my eyes are filled with tears

I thank him for the happy years

He let her spend down here with me

And for her love and loyalty.

When it is time for me to go

And join her there, this much I know

I shall not fear the transient dark

For she will greet me with a bark. - Unknown

No More Tears By John Quealy

The time has come for the tears to end

for you to be happy and cheerful again.

I am safe in God’s home above

cradled in His arms; covered with His love.

We run and play by the Bridge all day

waiting for the day when you’ll be here to stay.

You’ve been crying so much I feel bad

I want you to be happy and not so sad.

Remember the time when I was so small

I couldn’t even pickup the rubber ball.

I fought that ball from morning to night

it made you laugh, I was quite a sight.

Remember teaching me sit and stay

we had such fun since I didn’t really obey.

but you kept at it with test after test

so when I entered my first show I was the best.

Remember the great times we had in the past

like when we walked to the park we had a blast.

We’d run and play all through the park

until the sun went down and it got dark.

Remember the times we went for a ride

I was so excited I’d jump right inside.

Away we went to who knows where

but you and I we didn’t really care.

I’ll always love you, you’re my best friend

I’ll be right with you even to the end.

Always remember the great times we had

and there will be no reason to ever be sad.

By Glenda Gillis

Losing a dog leaves a hole in your heart,

You simply just wait for your life to restart.

The hurt is so deep that you wonder just how,

You’ll ever recover from pain you feel now.

But time is a blessing and memories are gold.

The years that you loved her and watched her grow old,

Are gifts that she leaves you to treasure and then,

One day you’ll see her and love her again.

How to Use Sympathy Quotes for the Loss of a Dog

There’s more to honoring a pet than posting a photo to social media and adding a caption. Bring comfort to the grieving with thoughtful pet loss gifts that incorporate powerful quotes. Here are a few ways you can create a meaningful gift for a pet parent that is grieving the loss of their best friend.

• Make a collage of favorite photos and incorporate loving quotes.
• Use quotes and poems within a scrapbook to remind the grieving of the good times they had.
• Create a calendar of funny pictures to bring a smile to someone’s face in the year to come.
• Have a quote engraved onto a picture frame, piece of jewelry, keychain, or ornament.
• Get a caricature or digitized portrait created of their dog.
• Create a handmade card and write your favorite memories of their furry friend.
• Print and frame a quote on pet loss and add their dog’s goodbye date.

Whether you’ve lost your dog or known someone who has, these huge losses take time to recover. We hope these quotes can help you find words to express feelings of sadness and love. Take time to honor a cherished dog and keep them close to your heart.