A roundup of foreign songs about pets
When it comes to songs about pets, if we’re talking Japanese music, a few tracks might come to mind right away.
But if we limit it to Western music, being able to name some off the top of your head probably means you’re pretty well-versed in it.
Even when words like “DOG” or “CAT” appear in the title or lyrics, they’re often used as some kind of metaphor.
In this article, I’ve researched Western songs about animals, with a focus on pets, and compiled them across different eras and genres.
You don’t see many articles with this kind of theme, and the content is quite interesting—so please take a look!
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- A tear-jerking, heartwarming song for beloved dogs and cats
- Dog song: A masterpiece about a beloved dog.
- [2026] Western music cat songs: A roundup of classic tracks about cats
- [Family Song] A gratitude song that lets you feel the importance of family.
- [2026] A roundup of classic and popular Western songs that depict the bond and love between parents and children
- Music that dogs like. BGM for dogs.
- Western songs themed around family — popular tracks and recommended songs
- Cat songs that overlap with various emotions. A richly diverse collection of cat tunes.
- [Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul
- [2026] Western songs about horses: A roundup of famous tracks featuring horses
- [Sisters' Song] A moving classic that lets you rediscover the bond with your beloved sister
- A collection of emotionally resonant dark-themed Western songs—tracks with lyrics that deeply echo in the heart
A roundup of Western songs about pets (41–50)
Cats Van BagsAtmosphere
Atmosphere is a hip-hop duo formed in Minneapolis in 1989.
It consists of the rapper Slug and the DJ/producer Ant.
This track is included on their third album, Seven’s Travels, released in 2003.
Dogs Can Grow Beards All OverThe Devil Wears Prada
The Devil Wears Prada is an American metalcore band active since 2005.
Their band name was chosen based on an anti-materialist idea.
This track is included on their debut album, Dear Love: A Beautiful Discord, released in 2006.
Cats without clawsDonna Summer
Donna Summer was an American singer-songwriter and painter who had been active since 1968.
She rose to fame in the disco scene of the 1970s.
This track is the title track from an album released in 1984.
Old BlueThe Byrds
Folk songs are said to have originally emerged from shows in theaters in the late 19th century.
This version by the Los Angeles rock band The Byrds is included on their seventh album, Dr.
Byrds & Mr.
Hyde, released in 1969.
In conclusion
The idea of loving animals as members of the family and spending our days together is basically the same in Japan and abroad, isn’t it? At the same time, whether it’s lyrics that are straightforward and full of affection or ones with a touch of irony, I was reminded while putting together this article that even when we say “songs about pets,” there are all kinds of tracks shaped by each artist’s sensibilities.
This is a theme that seems like it could yield even more if we keep looking—digging deeper might be really interesting!