Loss of a Pet Sympathy Messages

What to Write in a Pet Sympathy Card – Message Ideas & Quotes

Losing someone we love is one of the hardest moments we’ll ever face, and for most pet lovers, losing a pet is no different. In fact, sometimes it can be even harder. When a friend or family member loses a pet, it can be difficult to find the right words. This is a natural reaction—many people struggle to express their sympathy or worry about saying something wrong. To help you write a poignant and meaningful message on the certificate for your pet loss gift tree, we’ve provided some inspiration for what to write in a pet sympathy message. You can also use some of the same sympathy messages from our In Memory Of page, knowing they’re just as appropriate to share for a pet loss, but below are a few that are more pet-specific:

Pet Sympathy Message Examples

• {Pet’s name} sure was lucky to have you in {his/her} life.
• {Pet’s name} was one in a million.
• {Pet’s name} was lucky to have had you love {her/him} so much.
• You loved them with everything you had; that’s what all pets want the most.
• {Her/His} spirit will stay with you forever, loyal and true.
• I’m so sorry you lost your best friend. What a special and gentle soul {she/he} was.
• Remember that you gave {him/her} the most amazing gift of what it means to be loved.
• {Pet’s name} was so lucky to have you care for {him/her} with so much love.
• I know how much {Pet’s name} meant to you. Know that you’re in my thoughts.
• {Dogs/Cats} leave paw prints on our hearts.
• {Pet’s name} was so special and so lucky to have you to love {him/her}.
• May the memories of your precious {Pet’s name} soften the sadness in your heart.
• {Pet’s name} was such a wonderful {cat/dog}. {He/She} was lucky to have found such a loving family.
• I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad {she/he} lived a beautiful life with a wonderful owner.
• It takes a special {dog/cat} to make us care so deeply and miss {him/her} so greatly.
• Your pal will always be by your side, watching over you.
• I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad {she/he} lived a beautiful life with a wonderful owner.
• Best friends come in all breeds. I’m sorry for your loss.
• No greater companion, no better friend. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
• A companion is gone… but the memory lives on.
• A loyal companion and best friend. May their memories bring you comfort in this time of loss.
• At first, they need us, and then we need them. Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
• Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear.
• I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. {Pet’s name} was such a beautiful ray of light in the lives of all who knew {him/her}. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
• {Pet’s name}’s joyous spirit and loving demeanor touched everyone who met {him/her}, and [he/she] will live on in the hearts of many. May God give you strength and peace at this difficult time.
• You will forever be a part of me and live on in my heart. Heavens’ gain is our loss.
• Loving thoughts are sent your way, so sorry for the loss.
• The love of a pet will always be remembered. Cherish your memories.
• {Dogs/Cats} are taken from us far too soon. We can only hope we made their lives happy for the short time we were blessed with their presence. I know for sure you did. My condolences during a difficult time.
• Remember all the good times you and {pet’s name} had together. There were so many and they can’t be forgotten, just like he/she never will be. Offering my best for you to get through this.
• I was sorry to hear of your loss. I hope the pain in your heart will be eased by the beautiful memories you have of {pet’s name}.
• Who brought so much light and love into your [our] life.
• Pawprints forever in {my / our / your} heart, and in {his / her} beloved forest.

Quotes can also be a great addition to a sympathy card because they can be relatable and show that you empathize with the pain your loved one is currently experiencing. Here are a few examples of our most cherished pet sympathy quotes.

Pet Loss Quotes

• “A person who has never owned a dog has missed a wonderful part of life” – Bob Barker
• I loved you your whole life. I’ll miss you for the rest of mine.
• “{Dogs/Cats} are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” – photographer Roger Caras
• “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” – author Erica Jong
• No longer by my side but forever in my heart.
• “The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a dog.” – author M K Clinton
• “When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.” – author Kahlil Gibran
• We will all miss {pet’s name} ’s wagging tail and happy face. {She/He }will live forever on in our hearts though, and the good memories sustain us through the hard times. Wishing you some comfort and peace in the coming day.The planting of your gift tree in memory of a beloved pet will show your support, provide comfort, and make a lasting impact in a unique and meaningful way.
• Somewhere between hello and goodbye, there was love, so much love.
• We hope this heartfelt gift lifts your spirits and brightens your day and reminds you that you are in the thoughts of those who care.
• Rest easy, dearest companion. Now and forever.
• Heaven is filled with love, so your {Pet’s name} should feel right at home there. You gave her such a wonderful home on Earth!
• It takes a special {dog/cat} to make us care so deeply and miss {her/him} so greatly.
• Everyone is taught that angels have wings – the lucky ones of us find that they also have four paws.
• Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them, and filling an emptiness we didn’t ever know we had. – author Thom Jones

The planting of your pet memorial gift tree in memory of a beloved pet will show your support, provide comfort, and make a lasting impact in a unique and meaningful way.