A tear-jerking, heartwarming song for beloved dogs and cats
Dear dog and cat lovers, are you having a good time?
Pets are now like family.
They don’t just soothe us—they sometimes help us, encourage us, and support us in so many ways.
They’re truly our partners!
In this article, we’ve put together songs themed around these irreplaceable pets.
From songs about beloved pets to tunes “from” pets to their owners, we’re sharing a lineup that may just bring you to tears.
After listening, you’ll surely want to spend lots of quality time with your beloved pet.
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[Beloved Dogs and Cats] Tear-Jerking, Heartwarming Pet Songs (41–50)
Song of the Actor DogSARD UNDERGROUND
A noble and poignant ballad that weaves a sorrow-tinged tale.
Based on the true story of a stray dog who found success as an actor at a film studio, SARD UNDERGROUND portrays it with warmth and compassion.
Centering on a single dog whose fate shifts from stray to performer, the song tenderly sings of the bonds formed with the studio staff and the love he continued to believe in even after being abandoned for human convenience, set to a gentle, heartrending melody.
Released in September 2023, this piece is a track that firmly embodies SARD UNDERGROUND’s musicality and a message of animal welfare.
It is a gem that resonates deeply in the heart when the desire to cherish the ones you love grows strong.
Nyander Wonder DaysOhashi Ayaka
Ayaka Ohashi not only appears in many buzzworthy anime, but also stands out as a voice-actor-artist with exceptional vocal ability.
In May 2021, she successfully held her first arena concert, demonstrating both top-tier popularity and skill among young voice actors.
In BanG Dream!, she shows her multifaceted talent by playing drums as a member of the real-life band.
“Nyander Wonder Days,” a track included on her single “Inu to Neko to Ayaka,” released in January 2021, is a song that any pet owner will undoubtedly relate to.
It’s an upbeat, cheerful pop tune very characteristic of Ohashi, with wonderfully heartwarming lyrics by mihimaru GT’s mitsuyuki miyake that sing of lovable days spent with pets.
As it served as the theme song for the anime adaptation of manga artist Hidekichi Matsumoto’s hugely popular series “With a Dog AND a Cat, Every Day is Fun,” some people may have discovered Ohashi through this song.
As an aside, it’s worth noting that Ohashi starred in the anime adaptation of Matsumoto’s signature work “Sabagebu!,” where she also performed the theme song and made her debut as an artist, which gives the two a special connection.
footprint(s)Kobukuro
A song that gently weaves a farewell to a beloved presence.
Looking back on days spent with a cherished dog, it portrays with warmth the traces that presence left on the heart, even as it accepts an eternal parting.
Its acoustic sound and melody offer comfort to the feelings of pet loss—an experience many may face.
Included on Kobukuro’s album “QUARTER CENTURY,” released in September 2024, this piece gives courage to move forward: to carry the sorrow of losing a loved one while never forgetting gratitude for the time shared.
It is a song that will bring deep empathy and healing to those who have lost a precious family member.
I am a dog.Matsumoto Gōsei
This is “Wagahai wa, Inu,” the song that plays in the background of NHK E-Tele’s 0655 segment where they introduce beloved dogs and cats.
For any family, pets are irreplaceable members, aren’t they? Sometimes you find yourself wondering, “Since we can’t communicate with words, what is our little one thinking?” When you listen to this song and imagine they might be thinking like this, it really warms your heart.
There are other versions too, so try looking for them!
Love UnlimitedBeverly
A heartwarming ballad themed around unconditional love.
This piece expresses deep affection for a dog and a relationship of trust through grand soundscapes and a powerful melody.
With memories of her beloved dog in her heart, Beverly delivers a passionate vocal performance that weaves together tenderness and bittersweet emotion.
Released in September 2024 as the theme song for the lost-pet search app “Pet no Omawari-san,” this gem of a love song portrays the joy of days spent together and the strong bond that keeps hearts connected even when apart.
It resonates with the feelings of owners who cherish their pets, and its moving lyrics and beautiful melody give listeners courage and strength.