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 (11–20)
Let’s meet again… at the Rainbow Bridge.Akizuki Koori
“Let’s Meet Again… at the Rainbow Bridge” is sung as a healing song for owners grieving pet loss.
It is singer-songwriter Koori Akizuki’s major-label debut, released in 2016.
The song portrays sensing the presence of a pet who is no longer here, stirring up many memories and feelings of gratitude.
Many owners are likely to relate to the lyrics that vow, “I’ll never forget you until the day we can meet again.” It’s a song that stays close to your pain and helps soothe your heart.
9livesNakagawa Shoko
The title track included on Shoko Nakagawa’s fourth album, 9lives, released in 2014.
It’s a cat song by Shokotan, who’s famous for being a cat lover.
The title comes from the proverb “a cat has nine lives,” and the song celebrates the resilience of cats.
The music video features photos of cats submitted by the public, making it adorably packed with felines.
Because I’m by your side…Imai Yūko
Yuko Imai’s “Boku ga Soba ni Iru Kara…” (“Because I’m by Your Side…”) is a moving song sung from the perspective of a pet watching over its beloved person from above the clouds, amid gentle light and pure air.
It carries the message that a departed pet eases the sorrow of those left behind and continues to watch over them until the day they meet again.
First unveiled on YouTube in 2008 and released in digital format by Bellwood Records on July 18, 2012, the work drew significant attention, reaching No.
2 on the USEN Indie Chart.
It is a song that brings a ray of hope to those facing pet loss, conveying the strength and enduring nature of the bond with a loved one who has passed.
Brand New Tomorrowieiri reo
This wonderful medium-tempo ballad by Leo Ieiri was tied in as an image song for the animated film The Secret Life of Pets.
The tender, warm lyrics feel as if they’re looking back on the days and memories shared by an owner and their pet, touching the heart.
The melody is gentle yet never overly sentimental, resulting in a sound that gives you the courage to face forward and take the next step.
Ieiri’s clear, soaring vocals are another highlight.
The track is included on the 2016 album WE.
It’s a gem that accompanies everyday life with your beloved pet and deepens your affection for them.
It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to after seeing the movie, while taking a walk with your dog or cat.
Cats and Allergieskinoko teikoku
With its delicate melody and heartrending lyrics, “Cat and Allergy” is one of Kinoko Teikoku’s signature songs that touches listeners’ hearts.
Depicting a breakup with a boyfriend who’s allergic to cats, the track is filled with a longing for what’s been lost and a questioning of how to live with the time that remains.
Influenced by shoegaze and post-rock, Chiaki Sato’s beautiful vocals enhance the song’s airy, floating quality, revealing something new with every listen.
Included on their major-label debut album “Neko to Allergy,” released in November 2015, it marked a new frontier for the band.
It’s a masterpiece you’ll want to play in the winter cold while thinking of someone you love.
cherry blossomTakano Kenichi
A song born from Kenichi Takano’s being moved by Kanako Nishi’s novel Sakura.
It’s written in the voice of a child who still has a touch of innocence, expressing the desire to see a puppy that has passed away.
“Sakura” is the name of the puppy born in April.
Adults, even when sad, can somehow face it, but children can’t do that so easily.
The repeated words of refusal against the reality that they’ll never meet again, and the childlike idea that if they tell God, if they call out again and again… these wishes make the sense of sorrow even more poignant.
[Beloved Dogs and Cats] Tear-Jerking, Moving Songs About Pets (21–30)
From the foot of the Rainbow BridgeTANEBI
Parting with a beloved dog or cat—cherished members of the family—is one of the most painful experiences for any owner.
The folk duo TANEBI’s song “At the Foot of the Rainbow Bridge” is written from the perspective of beloved pets who have departed from their owners’ side.
The pets who have passed on cross a beautiful Rainbow Bridge.
Unsure of where they are, they recall various moments with their owners and plead, “Please come for me soon.” It’s a song whose heartrending message tightens the chest.