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)
cat2[Alexandros]
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The song “cat2,” included on the second album released during the band’s [Champagne] era, is sung by vocalist Yohei Kawakami—also known as a cat lover—about a cat’s everyday life.
In the past, he doted on his family’s cat, Milk, who even appeared on the band’s merchandise.
It’s also recommended to listen while carefully reading the Japanese-to-English translation.
Planet of CatsUchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai
“Planet of Cats” is a song by Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai, a band known for their many quirky tracks, that sings about the ecology? of cats.
It’s packed with everyday moments that anyone living with cats will instantly recognize and say, “So true!” The newly created music video released after the song features plenty of adorable cats gathered through public submissions.
[Beloved Dogs & Cats] Tear-Jerking, Heartwarming Pet Songs (31–40)
old dogŌkubo Nobuo
This is a song sung by Nobuo Okubo, the leader of the comedy group Pokasuka-jan, known for their performances that incorporate musical instruments and get the crowd excited.
It was released as a single in 2013.
Sung from a dog’s perspective, the lyrics recall a life walked together with its owner, and they’re truly heartbreaking.
Anyone who has experienced pet loss will almost certainly relate.
The rich, straight-ahead vocals and the sound of the harmonica resonate deeply with the heart.
When you listen, be sure to have a handkerchief ready.
So Into YouKōda Kumi
Kumi Koda’s song “So Into You” is about her beloved dog.
It’s a track that conveys how she’s soothed by her dog’s presence and wants to stay together forever.
Many dog lovers have probably experienced their pet quietly staying by their side during sad or difficult times.
It’s wonderful to have someone who listens, but when you don’t feel like talking, just having someone there is truly comforting.
This is a song you’ll want to listen to while hugging your dependable dog who always helps you.
The dog loves ice cream.Makihara Noriyuki
“Dogs Love Ice Cream,” with its funny animated music video, is a track by the genius singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara—an artist who has left his mark on music history—included on his 2011 album “Heart to Heart.” The lyrics, penned with Makihara’s characteristic warmth and tasteful word choice, depict a joyful slice of life surrounded by many dogs, so vividly that the scenes come to mind just by reading them.
The elegant horn section and rollicking piano add to the fun, making it a perfect song to listen to in the summer while playing with your pet, just as the lyrics suggest.
The music video mentioned at the beginning was created by illustrator and film director Yutaka Kuroki, and is a collaboration with Cold Stone Creamery.
Dog SongIkehata Katsuaki
This is a song that became a hot topic for being a real tearjerker, told from a pet dog’s point of view about its relationship with its owner.
The singer is Katsuaki Ikehata, a singer-songwriter from Fukuoka Prefecture.
Delivered with a gentle, soft voice, the lyrics range from ones that make you chuckle to ones that well up your eyes as they convey the bond between a dog and its owner.
If you’ve ever had a dog or are living with one now, you’ll surely relate and be moved by its message.
The depiction of a dog who adores his young owner is truly endearing, and it will no doubt make you think of your own beloved pup.
I am a cat.BURNOUT SYNDROMES
BURNOUT SYNDROMES, a youth-literature-inspired rock band from Osaka.
This heartwarming song is inspired by Natsume Soseki’s “I Am a Cat.” The gentle vocals are soothing, and the music video—created in collaboration with the popular cat manga Kuruneko—will move you.