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20 Touching Pet Sympathy Messages to Help Ease the Pain of Loss

June 17, 2020 By Nicole Leave a Comment

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If you’re searching for the right words to show someone that you know how much their furry friend meant to them, these pet sympathy messages are a great start.

While nothing- not even time- can erase the pain, it always helps to know that people truly care.

Put these dog loss quotes and sayings into a card, a social media message, or even just a text.

Touching Pet Sympathy Messages

These touching pet loss messages  always made me feel just a little better after losing a faithful companion, something that I’ve experienced all too often over the last two decades of pet ownership.

If you're searching for the right words to soothe a friend's pain over losing a furry friend, these pet sympathy messages are a great start.

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1. These quiet friends…

“Not the least hard thing to bear when they go from us, these quiet friends, is that they carry away with them so many years of our own lives.” – John Galsworthy

2. Paw Prints on Our Hearts

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Remembering our furry loved ones …. @simonsaysstamp ‘Leafy Frames’ and #mftstamps ‘Pet Condolences’. . . #ssck #simonsaysstamp #myfavoritethingsstamps #distressoxideinks #copicmarkers #petsympathy #petsympathycard . . #cards #cardmaking #cardmakingideas #cardmakingfun #cardmakinghobby #cardmaker #cardmakers #cardmakersofinstagram #cardmakersforkindness #papercraft #papercrafting #handmadecards #handmadewithlove #bonniecarollee

A post shared by Bonnie Crane (@bonniecarollee) on Jan 5, 2020 at 7:08am PST

It’s so true that “the paw prints left on our hearts never fade.” My heart is covered in them.

3. The loss is incomprehensible

“We should never underestimate the powerful draw of a bond with a being that loves us unconditionally, asking very little in return. Losing this comfort and source of joy can be incomprehensible.”

– Linda Lipshutz

4. When tomorrow starts without me

This one made me cry. My favorite part-

“So, when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart.

Every time you think of me, I’m right there in your heart. “

5. Between hello and goodbye

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This talented lady has the most beautiful art and gorgeous messages 💕 love her work @lady.bug.art #skyraisins #ladybug #ladybird #customcardsforpets #petsympathy #petsympathycards #dogartwork #dogartists #dogportrait #dogportraitartist #foreverinmyheart❤️ #petloss #petlossofinstagram #petlossjourney #somuchlove #alwayswithyou #forevermissed #rainbowbridge

A post shared by Pet Eden| Pet Loss Counsellor (@pet_eden_au) on Jul 29, 2019 at 3:25pm PDT

“Don’t forget, somewhere between hello and goodbye, there was love. So much love.”

If you love this card, you can grab it on Etsy.

6. Love that lasts

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On days when my heart aches to hold my sweet boy Flash again and see his little face look up at mine, a beautiful heartfelt note comes in the mail. And I’m reminded that I’m not alone in this. I am so blessed to have such understanding and caring friends who know how to brighten my day. Thank you @angel_the_pc · · · #thisiswhatfriendsdo #kindnessduringquarantine #friendsknowhowtobrightenyourday #rainbowbridge #petsympathy #ilovemytuxedoboy #catsleavepawprintsonmyheart

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“Pets in their brief life, they give us love that lasts the rest of ours.”

7. They walk beside us

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.

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I like to imagine that my dogs are just in the next room. At night, I still talk to them like they’re sleeping with me.

8. Angels have 4 paws

“Everyone is taught that angels have wings, but the lucky ones of us find they have 4 paws.”

While I’m not religious myself, I still think this is a beautiful sentiment.

For those who do believe in angels, it may be just the right thing to say.

9. I would rather miss you forever

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I would rather miss you forever… 💜🐾 #missyouquotes #missyou #forever #petlossquote #petlossquotes #petsofinstagram #rainbowbridge #rainbowbridgepets #petsympathy #localbusiness #bury #rochdale #oldham #bolton

A post shared by Legacy Pets (@legacypets) on Mar 21, 2020 at 9:30am PDT

“I would rather miss you forever than never have met you.”

I will miss my cats and dogs for the rest of my days, but I wouldn’t trade that pain away if it meant never having them in my life.

10. Waiting at the Door

I am really struggling to get through all of these pet sympathy messages without bawling.

This one pushed me over the edge. If you like it, it’s available on Etsy (affiliate link).

11. What we love becomes part of us

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

– Helen Keller

While this one isn’t specifically about pets, it’s still the perfect touching message to add to a card.

12. The empty place in your heart

I love this one because it’s simply stated yet so incredibly true.

I believe this is actually what our local vet uses on their pet sympathy messages.

13. You have left my life but…

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Today my fur baby’s fur dad passed away at only 11 years old. Dogs aren’t just dogs to dog owners… they’re a loyal companion, they’re amazing cuddlers, great listeners, and they make us so happy. They each have their own unique personalities with so many things we come to love about them. Dogs become part of the family. ⠀ ♥️RIP Shampoo⠀ ⠀ I got to crafting and decided I needed to make some pet sympathy cards so I’m currently working on that. This one is specific to yorkies but I’ll be making other general cards as well, and at some point listing them in KarolinasKrafts Etsy shop. ⠀ ⠀ 🔸hand lettered using the procreate app ⠀ ————————————————-⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ #crafttherainbow #craftspiration #petsympathy #petsympathycard #handlettered #craftholic #whenindoubtcraftitout #happycrafting #craftdreams #papercraftingaddict #creativecrafts #furbabylove #petlosscards #scrapbooking #scrapbooklayout #scrapbookingpage #papercraft #flipbook #cardideas #cardmaking #doityourself #photocard #scrapping #crafting #greetingcards #greetingcarddesign ⠀

A post shared by Karolina (@karolinaskrafts) on Jul 7, 2019 at 11:04am PDT

I love everything about this, from the message to the craft idea.

FYI, she sells this on a sympathy card in her Etsy shop.

14. If there is a heaven, our pets are there

“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

I firmly believe that if there is an afterlife, it includes my dogs and cats.

15. Maybe the aren’t stars

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Say hello back 🌟

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While not specific to pets, it’s a beautiful idea to imagine the stars as countless loved ones- furry included- watching over us.

16. Such a very small word

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It is, isn’t it? We have fresh stock of this gorgeous candle! #doglove #dogsofinstagram #daschundsofinstagram #petsympathy #doglovers

A post shared by Curly Girl Design (@curlygirldesign) on Jun 28, 2019 at 8:36am PDT

This one says “Dog is such a very small word for something that takes up so much room in your heart.”

While you can just write it in a card, I really love the idea of etching it on a candle holder.

17. Our pets awaken our soul

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

Anatole France

18. The loss is unmeasurable

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🌈🌈🌈 #petsympathycard #petsympathy #cardmaking #stamping #papercraft #stamping #rubberstamp #foil #decofoil #thermoweb

A post shared by Unity Stamp Company (@unitystampco) on May 29, 2020 at 4:43pm PDT

“The loss is unmeasurable, but so is the love left behind.”

Another simply stated pet sympathy message. Sometimes, the shortest messages really are the most soothing.

19. An empty space and a pain in my heart

This beautiful poem reminds me a lot of the Rainbow Bridge poem.

It’s also available on Etsy in a variety of styles, in case you want it on a ready-to-mail card.

20. The most selfless expression of love

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBiGFgwB207/

If you’re struggling to find the right words for someone who had to make the one of the toughest choices of their life, I really love this one.

It’s very simple, yet a powerful reminder that knowing when it’s time to let a dog go is the single most selfless thing we can do as pet owners.

I hope these pet sympathy messages help you find the right words to express how deeply sorry you are for a loved one’s loss.

Do you have any other favorite pet sympathy messages that helped ease your pain? Share below.

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    Hi there! I'm Nicole, the editor-in-chief and one of the writers here at DogVills. I've been a dog owner for most of my adult life and a dog lover for much longer than that. I grew up with a wonderful German Shepherd named Jake, who I loved SO much that I named my son after him. When I'm not writing for DogVills or my own site, Pretty Opinionated, I love spending time with my teenager (when he actually lets me) and my Pharaoh Hound, Freya. I'm also an avid reader AND a total TV fanatic.

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Hi there! I'm Nicole, the editor-in-chief and one of the writers here at DogVills. I've been a dog owner for most of my adult life and a dog lover for much longer than that. I grew up with a wonderful German Shepherd named Jake, who I loved SO much that I named my son after him. When I'm not writing for DogVills or my own site, Pretty Opinionated, I love spending time with my teenager (when he actually lets me) and my Pharaoh Hound, Freya. I'm also an avid reader AND a total TV fanatic.

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