Pet Quotes

“Cats are the lap-dancers of the animal world. Soon as you stop shelling out, they move on, find another lap. They're furry little sociopaths. Pretty and slick -- in love with themselves. When's the last time you saw a seeing-eye cat?”
― Andrew Vachss, Safe House

“A family is a unit composed not only of children but of men, women, an occasional animal, and the common cold.”
― Ogden Nash

“Civilization is only possible for deeply unpleasant animals. It is only an ape that can be truly civilized.”
― Mark Rowlands, The Philosopher and the Wolf

“Pets reflect you like mirrors. When you are happy, you can see your dog smiling and when you are sad, your cat cries.”
― Munia Khan

“A pet rock is a serious commitment and too much responsibility for a ten year old to handle on his own”
― Kyle Adams, Dirty Zero

“Sleep crawled on top of me like an affectionate, purring pet-”
― M.L. Rio, If We Were Villains

“Who shall tell the lady's grief
When her Cat was past relief?
Who shall number the hot tears
Shed o'er her, beloved for years?
Who shall say the dark dismay
Which her dying caused that day?”
― Christina Rossetti

“And what's more, he'll go and live with his friend unless his friend is allowed to come in and live with him...His friend must have a silk cushion just like his and sleep in your room too. Otherwise he will go and sleep in the coal-cellar with his friend”
― P.L. Travers, Mary Poppins

“It's morning.'

His attention flicked to hers, amusement lacing his tone. 'I do comprehend what the sun indicates, pet.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“The deadline is set and they think I am their pet.”
― Santosh Kalwar

“You do not get to choose if I am in love with you. Perhaps you will look to me, perhaps you will look to someone else. But it is my choice to love you, and you can't tell me not to do it.”
― W R Gingell

“I must have told my cat I love him at least 123,456 times, but perceiving the words were just Noise Air, I liked to let my hands do my communicating. From my heart, down my arm, through my hand and into his body, each time I pet him I wanted him to feel my love.”
― Jarod Kintz, Powdered Saxophone Music

“I remember,' she breathed.

'Do you now?' He smiled, and just like everything else, it was a very Jacks-like smile. Sharper at one corner, giving the impression of being both cruel and playful all at once. It reminded her vaguely of the first time they'd met, when she'd thought he looked like a half-bored young noble, half-wicked demigod.

'Tell me, pet, just how much do you remember?”
― Stephanie Garber, A Curse for True Love

“My dear Orga is here on my lap, sleeping blissfully after I spoilt her with the best cuts of meat from the café and a great deal of cream. Rose made several withering remarks about the devilish nature of faerie cats, as well as my indulgence of her, which he seemed to think a bit maudlin, and yet I saw that old hypocrite sneak her several morsels from his dinner plate when he thought I wasn't looking. Like Shadow, she has adopted a glamour here, and presently looks every bit the part of an ordinary mortal cat, apart from her eyes, which flask like gold coins.”
― Heather Fawcett, Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands

“I know that market value is a repulsive accounting of somebody’s worth, and many of us would be unable to put a monetary value on the worth of our animal companions, but the pet industry is willing and able. And animals are cheap. Lee Edwards Benning’s 1976 book The Pet Profiteers called out the industry, and consumers, for what could only be viewed as irresponsible buying habits. We are impetuous and unknowledgeable and spend more time choosing a pair of shoes than a pet. The reason for this may be quite straightforward: we can afford to be impetuous because animals are cheap. We choose our shoes more carefully because they are considerably more expensive.”
― Jessica Pierce, Run, Spot, Run: The Ethics of Keeping Pets

“A common misconception is that pets have easy lives. They don’t have to do any work to find food and shelter or to protect themselves from harm. But making life easy for captive animals doesn’t do them the great favor we might imagine. Providing them with appropriate challenges affords them opportunities to put their functional competencies to work, to engage in their full range of behaviors, and to engage their intelligence.1 And, in fact, various studies show that animals like to work and will engage in work for a reward, even if the reward is otherwise available for free. “Agency” has recently entered the vocabulary of animal welfare science and captures an important element of what animals in captivity need.”
― Jessica Pierce, Run, Spot, Run: The Ethics of Keeping Pets

“Animals are not genderless objects. “He” and “she” are vast improvements over “it.” “Who” is more fitting than “that” or “which.” (So, it isn’t what you are buying at the pet store, but who you are buying.)”
― Jessica Pierce, Run, Spot, Run: The Ethics of Keeping Pets

“Dolly is a ten-year-old bichon frise. Her fur smells like bran flakes and her breath smells like rotting flesh. Most of the time she’s a languid, trip-over dog, a little cat of a dog, though in her usual stance, splayed sideways on the floor, she looks more like a baby polar bear. She came with the flat and has a greater claim to its ownership than I do.”
― Soula Emmanuel, Wild Geese

“Over my many years with animals I have been part of a lot of death and each time I feel honored to be able to be allowed to participate in such a momentous event as the departure of a soul from his earthly lifetime. The books I have read on human death and dying celebrate the approach and moment of death as one of the most sacred moments we experience. What a privilege to share such a time with someone you care about. Animals show us their wisdom in this way. As their bodies become weaker the creatures seem more and more peaceful; I have always felt the spirit was more present though the body was used up.”
― Kathleen Knight, Sanctuary - Exploring the Magical World of Birds

“I remember being coorie at my gran's house next to her and my granda on the sofa but now it's something I like to do with my dog.”
― Gabriella Bennett, The Art of Coorie: How to Live Happy the Scottish Way

“The best part of having a pet is having someone to think of other than yourself, having someone who depends on you.”
― Amanda Flower, Because I Could Not Stop for Death

“And you took the cat?” he says with a belly laugh. “You hate cats.”“I couldn't leave him there. And he thinks he's a dog, so he's not too bad.”
― Nick Pirog, 3 a.m.

“Holy shit!” I reached out. “Can I? Please…please let me pet the snake!”
― Adam A. Fox, A Sinful Sacrifice

“You shouldn't be here.'

'Neither should you!' Evangeline shouted.

...

'What are you doing?'

'I think you already know the answer, pet. You just don't like it much.”
― Stephanie Garber, A Curse for True Love

“I have no idea what you eat,” I murmur, frowning. “But we’ll find something. I’m sure Lore will help. You’ll like him. He’s got your eyes.”

“If you’re planning on naming the barghest after the redcap, don’t.” Drystan’s tone is downright frosty as he checks Blizzard’s tack once more. “He’ll become insufferable.”
― Marie Mistry, Beyond the Faerie Gate

“Aren’t lylle pigs supposed to be really intelligent?” I asked, as he caught a wing and then immediately yelped, rearing back to shake his snout. “Why do they have wings, anyway?”
― Jane Washington, A World of Lost Words

“We care deeply for the creatures that depend on us, expecting nothing, really, and getting so very much from them. Loving them takes courage, because love requires daring. Daring to risk the pain of loss--and accepting that they will only ever be temporary in our lives. Mourning them when they are gone speaks of our bond with them, and our willingness to give loss its due--by feeling it fully, then recovering wisely. Our animals make us better people. We do not abuse our strength, and we do not deny our empathy.”
― Mercedes Lackey, Valdemar

“What shall I do with you, Prince of Elfhame?' Wren asks.

'If you mean for me to be your pet,' he says, 'there's no reason to return me to my pen. My leash is very secure, as you have shown. You have only to pull it taut.”
― Holly Black, The Prisoner’s Throne

“Kittens are as lively as the days of spring. They make everybody happy.”
― Bhuwan Thapaliya

“Dogs are social animals by nature, and a few need extra interest than others. However, in case your dog seems clingier than standard, it could sign something extra huge. Whether your canine is feeling stressed, bored, or absolutely following its breed instincts, knowing why they’re so connected will help you respond higher to their needs.

Let’s dive into the 10 reasons why your canine may be so clingy and the way you could deal with each of these troubles.

10 Reasons Why Your Dog Is So Clingy

1. Separation Anxiety
2. Lack of Confidence
3. Health Problems
4. Age-Related Issues
5. Breed Traits
6. Changes in Routine or Environment
7. Boredom
8. Unintentional Reinforcement
9. Past Trauma
10. Protective Instincts”
― George Mackay