20 Pet Memorial Quotes & Sayings to Honour Your Best Friend

When a pet passes, the right words can bring a little comfort — for a sympathy card, a keepsake, or simply to say what your heart feels. Here are 20 pet memorial quotes and sayings to honour your best friend.

Comforting pet memorial quotes

  • “Until we meet again at the rainbow bridge.”
  • “Gone from my side, never from my heart.”
  • “A silent paw print on my heart forever.”
  • “Some are worth every tear.”
  • “You were my favourite hello and my hardest goodbye.”
  • “Forever my good boy.”
  • “Not gone, just waiting.”
  • “The best things in life leave paw prints.”
  • “Loved beyond words, missed beyond measure.”
  • “You left paw prints on my heart that will never fade.”

Short sayings for a card or keepsake

  • “Once by my side, always in my heart.”
  • “My best friend, forever.”
  • “Run free, sweet friend.”
  • “Thank you for choosing me.”
  • “Home is where you were.”
  • “Wag more. Miss you always.”
  • “Until I hold you again.”
  • “You were, and always will be, family.”
  • “Every good dog goes to heaven.”
  • “Love never leaves — it just changes form.”

Turn a quote into a keepsake

Many people add their pet’s name, dates and a line like these to a portrait for the wall — a lasting way to hold onto them. If that feels right, you can preview a memorial portrait of your best friend for free and add your own words. 🐾