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, Moving Songs About Pets (21–30)
A message from youOya Takeharu
“A Message From You,” sung by singer-songwriter Takeharu Ohya, is a song themed around his own beloved dog who has passed away.
It was included on his 2012 album “Mateba Plus no Hiyori Ari” and was selected in 2014 as the support song for the NPO Pet Loss Aichi.
The lyrics, drawn from his real-life experience, convey genuine feelings that many pet owners going through the same thing will likely relate to.
It’s a song that, while holding close the ‘important things’ you realize after a farewell, also instills hope to keep moving forward in life.
I have wings on my backKinKi Kids
The theme song for the drama “Arata Mukai’s Animal Diary: The Misfortunes of Rosinante,” it’s also one of KinKi Kids’ most popular hit tracks.
I imagine many dog owners watched this series, which portrays the bond between people and dogs and the weight of life.
We’re often encouraged and saved by our beloved dogs… Although dogs can’t speak, the lyrics of this song convey how they sense our feelings, stay by our side, and bring us happiness and courage.
It’s a classic that makes everyday life with your dog feel all the more precious—be sure to give it a listen.
ghosttayori
tayori is a music unit formed by composers raku and tazuneru with vocalist isui.
Released by Warner Music Japan in September 2025, this song is a moving number that portrays pure love for its owner from the perspective of a beloved dog that has passed away.
Its up-tempo groove is layered with vibrant brass and strings, creating a warm, forward-looking feel amid the poignancy.
Isui’s crystal-clear vocals convey the earnest longing for a hoped-for reunion with heartfelt directness.
The track appears on their second full-length album, “magic.” It’s the kind of song that makes you feel gently enveloped, body and soul, when you listen while thinking of someone precious.
Hanamakaroni enpitsu
A digital single written specifically for NHK’s “Minna no Uta” broadcast in October and November 2025.
It’s a heartwarming number that conveys a dog’s feelings toward its owner from the dog’s perspective.
Lyrics by Hattori and composition by bassist Kenya Takano.
The cover photo features Hattori’s family dog from his childhood home.
With a restrained tempo and simple arrangement, the song expresses a dog’s unconditional trust and gratitude toward its owner, carrying a universality that resonates across generations.
A warm track that dog lovers in particular won’t want to miss.
puppyGReeeeN
A song that portrays a puppy who meets a gentle owner and lives fulfilling days.
GReeeeN’s songs often have positive, uplifting lyrics, but this one simply weaves a tender, happy story.
The puppy delights in being patted on the head and played with, and the words expressing the joy that, even if language doesn’t connect, feelings still get through, make us feel happy too.
Listening while remembering when your beloved dog was a puppy may bring back a warmly nostalgic flow of memories.
SUKI! SUKI! SUKI!Yoshida Hitomi
This is the theme song of the anime Lovely Muco, based on Takayuki Mizushina’s work.
It’s sung by Hitomi Yoshida, who also voices Muco in the anime.
Dogs express their love so straightforwardly and exuberantly that it can almost make us blush, right? In this song, the feeling of love is sung again and again, and it’s so heartwarming you can’t help but smile.
For dog lovers, it’s a track that makes you hope your dog thinks about time with their owner this way.
It really makes you want to take them all sorts of places (lol)!
Inuha Nekoha ~CAT or DOG~Zaire Ryoji feat MST
Created under Ryoji Takarabe feat.
MST’s unique concept, this song humorously sings about the adorable, hard-to-hate antics of dogs and cats—pet owners will no doubt find themselves nodding along and saying, “So true!” Set to a light, upbeat rhythm, it showcases the charms of both dogs and cats while conveying that they’re both so lovable you can’t possibly choose between them.
Featured on the album “Season 2,” this track will remind you of the everyday moments with your beloved pet and make you appreciate anew the happiness of spending another day together.
Whether you’re a dog person or a cat person, it’s a wonderful song that reaffirms the joy of life with pets.