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)
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.
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)!
[Beloved Dogs & Cats] Tear-Jerking, Heartwarming Pet Songs (31–40)
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.
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.
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.
Home is the best.koorogi satomi
Chi’s Sweet Home is an anime that tells the story of Chi, a kitten separated from her family, and the Yamada family who takes her in.
The opening theme, Ouchi ga Ichiban (Home Is the Best), is sung by Satomi Koorogi, the voice actress for Chi.
It depicts Chi getting lost during a walk, safely finding her way back home, and realizing that home—and family—really are the best.
The lyrics are written entirely in the style of Chi speaking, which makes it incredibly cute! It also makes me feel even more affectionate when I imagine that our own beloved dog and cat might be chatting like this every day, or mulling over all sorts of thoughts in their hearts.
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.
