Let’s face it – if your pet and a stranger were both drowning, you would have to think before rescuing the stranger. (No judgement here) Most of us don’t consider our pets as only that; they are our therapists, roommates, soulmates, and little dictatorial tyrants that rule our lives. If you’ve ever cancelled plans because you didn’t want to leave your dog alone, apologised to your cat for being late with dinner, or have referred to yourself as “pet parent” and really not meant it, this collection of 75 Funny Pet Quotes for People Who Love Animals More Than Humans!
Let’s get into it!
Why We Love Pets More Than People (Sometimes)
“Money can buy you a fine dog, but only love can make him wag his tail.” — Kinky Friedman
“Animals are such agreeable friends—they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.” — George Eliot
“My little dog—a heartbeat at my feet.” — Edith Wharton
“The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs.” — Charles de Gaulle
“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.” — Orhan Pamuk
“Pets have more love and compassion in them than most humans.” — Robert Wagner
“The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a dog.” — M.K. Clinton
“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
“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.” — Ben Williams
“Happiness is a warm puppy.” — Charlie Brown
Dogs: Our Loyal, Slightly Dramatic Best Friends
“My dog is my favorite person.” — Unknown
“The more boys I meet, the more I love my dog.” — Carrie Underwood
“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” — Roger Caras
“Everything I know, I learned from dogs.” — Nora Roberts
“If I could be half the person my dog is, I’d be twice the human I am.” — Charles Yu
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” — Josh Billings
“My dog thinks I’m a big deal.” — Unknown
“Scratch a dog and you’ll find a permanent job.” — Franklin P. Jones
“Dogs leave paw prints on your heart.” — Unknown
“Life is better with a dog.” — Unknown
Cats: Tiny, Judgmental Overlords We Adore
“In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” — Terry Pratchett
“Dogs come when they’re called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” — Mary Bly
“I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is infinitely superior.” — Hippolyte Taine
“Cats rule the world.” — Jim Davis
“A meow massages the heart.” — Stuart McMillan
“What greater gift than the love of a cat?” — Charles Dickens
“Cats choose us; we don’t own them.” — Kristin Cast
“The problem with cats is that they get the same exact look whether they see a moth or an axe murderer.” — Paula Poundstone
“Time spent with cats is never wasted.” — Sigmund Freud
“You cannot look at a sleeping cat and feel tense.” — Jane Pauley
Pet Parents: We’re Not Normal, and That’s Okay
“My therapist has fur and four legs.” — Unknown
“I work hard so my dog can have a better life.” — Unknown
“Sorry I can’t, I have plans with my pet.” — Unknown
“Home is where the pet hair sticks to everything but the pet.” — Unknown
“The road to my heart is paved with paw prints.” — Unknown
“My house isn’t messy — it’s fur-nished.” — Unknown
“Yes, I talk to my pet. No, I don’t care if that’s weird.” — Unknown
“Life goal: Become the person my pet thinks I am.” — Unknown
“You had me at ‘woof.’” — Unknown
“Fur is just part of the decor.” — Unknown
When Pets Totally Replace People
“I prefer animals to people.” — Walt Disney
“If aliens saw us walking our dogs and picking up their poop, who would they think is in charge?” — Unknown
“I wonder if my dog thinks about me when I’m not home.” — Unknown
“My dog understands me better than most humans.” — Unknown
“The only creature that truly listens.” — Unknown
“Love is a four-legged word.” — Unknown
“Who rescued who?” — Unknown
“Some angels choose fur instead of wings.” — Unknown
“My dog doesn’t judge my Netflix choices.” — Unknown
“Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” — James Herriot
Pure Chaos: The Funny Side of Living with Pets
“The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.” — Andy Rooney
“Ever consider what our dogs must think of us?” — Anne Tyler
“A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.” — Robert Benchley
“Cats are intended to teach us that not everything in nature has a function.” — Garrison Keillor
“If cats could talk, they wouldn’t.” — Nan Porter
“Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them.” — Thom Jones
“No home is complete without the pitter-patter of kitty feet.” — Unknown
“My cat has more followers than me.” — Unknown
“A house is not a home without a pet.” — Unknown
“Life’s too short to not have a dog.” — Unknown
Fur, Feathers & Everything In Between
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” — Anatole France
“An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.” — Martin Buber
“Pets understand humans better than humans understand humans.” — Ruchi Prabhu
“The smallest feline is a masterpiece.” — Leonardo da Vinci
“Some people talk to animals. Not many listen though.” — A.A. Milne
“No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as the dog does.” — Christopher Morley
“Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections.” — Alfred A. Montapert
“Four legs good, two legs complicated.” — Unknown
“Pets make life paw-some.” — Unknown
“Love comes with whiskers.” — Unknown
The Ultimate “Animals Over Humans” Mood
“My dog is cooler than most people I know.” — Unknown
“The only love money can buy.” — Unknown
“Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture life.” — James Cromwell
“I love my pets more than most humans.” — Unknown
“Animals make better people than people.” — Unknown
Final Thoughts: Fur Is Forever
In the end, loving or being more attached to animals than humans is not about disliking people. It is about having unconditional loyalty, ego-less love, and no drama! Our pets do not care if we have a bad hair day, have awkward phases in life, or have an embarrassing playlist on our iPod; all they ever care about is that you are there to throw the ball for them or to fill their food bowl! That type of simplicity sure is refreshing!
If you can relate to the quotes in this collection, then just embrace them!
