45 Dog Loss Quotes For When Your Heart Is Breaking

If you or someone you know is grieving the death of their best friend, these dog loss quotes may help bring comfort when your heart is breaking.

There are no words to adequately explain the pain we feel in the midst of losing our chocolate Labrador, Bill. Not only was he a beloved family member, we watched him battle cancer for nearly 14 months before the disease ultimately stole him from us. Someone once shared with me that cancer is “the long goodbye” and it resonated so loudly. When you lose someone you love, it’s hard to put into words the raw feelings that overtake your body. We’ve had an outpouring of love from all corners of the world to comfort us during the loss of our dog, so I wanted to put together a post of quotes that have helped us in the days since he left.

45 Dog Loss Quotes To Bring Comfort

“It is amazing how much love and laughter they bring into our lives and even how much closer we become with each other because of them.” – John Grogan

“When we think of those companions who travelled by our side down life’s road, let us not say with sadness that they left us behind, but rather say with gentle gratitude that they once were with us.” –Unknown

“If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans.” – James Herriot

“I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you; but instead I am deeply honored knowing you spent the rest of your life with me.” – Camille Marcotte

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

“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

“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die, I want to go where they went.” – Will Rogers

“You do not own a dog. You have a dog. And the dog has you.” – Chelsea Handler

“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

“If I have any beliefs about immortality it is that certain dogs I know will go to heaven, and very very few people.” – James Thurber

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

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

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

“Some angels choose fur instead of wings.” – Unknown

“The risk of love is loss, and the price of loss is grief. But the pain of grief is only a shadow when compared with the pain of never risking love.” – Hilary Stanton Zunin

“Dogs…do not ruin their sleep worrying about how to keep the objects they have, and to obtain the objects they have not. There is nothing of value they have to bequeath except their love and their faith.” – Eugene O’Neill

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

“No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you feel rich.” – Louis Sabin

“Nobody can fully understand the meaning of love unless he’s owned a dog. A dog can show you more honest affection with a flick of his tail than a man can gather through a lifetime of handshakes.” –Gene Hill

“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 To Write In A Card For Someone Who Lost Their Dog

When we lost Bill, the outpouring of love and support we felt from people in our lives was more than I can put into words. We received so many heartfelt cards, texts, emails, and messages and I’ve saved every single one. I’ve compiled a list below of some of what people shared with us, whether you’re navigating your own loss or helping to comfort a friend.

“I’m so sorry for the loss of your beloved furry friend.”

“May the memories of the joy your dog brought you comfort you in this difficult time.”

“Dogs leave paw prints on our hearts, and your dog’s prints were especially deep and cherished.”

“In the quiet moments, may you find solace in the love and companionship you shared.”

“Your dog brought so much happiness and warmth into our lives, and the loss is deeply felt.”

“May the love and loyalty your dog gave you be a source of strength in the days ahead.”

“Losing a pet is like losing a member of the family. My heart aches for your loss.”

“Wishing you peace and healing as you navigate through the grief of saying goodbye to your loyal companion.”

“Dogs may be a part of our lives for a short time, but their impact lasts forever.”

“I hope you find comfort in the happy moments and the unconditional love your dog shared with you.”

“Your dog’s spirit will always be with you, running alongside the beautiful memories you created together.”

“Sending you heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. Your dog was truly one of a kind.”

“Grieve as much as you need to, and remember that it’s okay to feel the loss deeply.”

“I’ll always remember the joy and playfulness your dog brought to every moment.”

“Dogs may have a short lifespan, but the love they leave behind lasts a lifetime.”

“Wishing you strength and peace as you navigate through the pain of losing your furry friend.”

“Your dog’s wagging tail and loving gaze will forever be imprinted in our hearts.”

“May the memories of shared adventures and quiet moments bring you comfort in this difficult time.”

“During this time of sorrow, may you find solace in the bond you shared with your dear companion.”

“Your dog’s presence brought so much happiness, and the loss is deeply felt by all who knew them.”

“I’m here for you during this difficult time, offering my support and understanding.”

“Dogs have a way of leaving paw prints on our souls, and your dog’s prints were filled with love.”

“In the silence of grief, may you find strength in the echoes of the joy your dog brought into your life.”

“Wishing you moments of peace and reflection as you remember the special times shared with your dog.”

“Your dog’s love was a bright light in your life, and though gone, that light will never truly fade.”

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