Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day: 10 Quotes For Our Animal Companions

Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day is marked annually on Aug. 28 to honor the pets who are no longer with us.

The death of a beloved pet, whether it’s the family dog, a cat or the chirpy birds, is always very heartbreaking and difficult to cope with. These adorable animals become part of our family and fill our lives with joy. On this day, remember the animal companions you once were around you.

The day was founded by author Deborah Barnes as a way for people to share their memories of the pets they lost.

Here are some quotes about pets, compiled from Brainy Quotes, to share on this day.

1. “Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to.” – Alfred A. Montapert

2. “I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive.” – Gilda Radner

3. “Dogs never bite me. Just humans.” – Marilyn Monroe

4. “Just watching my cats can make me happy.” – Paula Cole

5. “The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him, and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself, too.” – Samuel Butler

6. “Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and a responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life.” – James Cromwell

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

8. “Sometimes losing a pet is more painful than losing a human because in the case of the pet, you were not pretending to love it.” – Amy Sedaris

9. “Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to.” – Alfred A. Montapert

10. “It's difficult to understand why people don't realize that pets are gifts to mankind.” – Linda Blair