Rainbow Bridge quotes give words to the loss of a dog or cat when your own feel inadequate — short lines of comfort for a card, a caption, or a memorial keepsake. Here are original quotes you can use freely, grouped by what you need them for.
After losing a pet, the right few words can bring real comfort, or help you comfort someone else. Below are Rainbow Bridge quotes and sayings, all written to be freely used, so you can find one that fits your dog, your cat, or the person you're consoling.
Quotes for a dog
Dogs give a loud, joyful, unconditional love. These lines try to match it.
- Run free, good dog. I'll catch up one day.
- You waited at every door. Now you wait at one more.
- The best boy the world ever made, still mine, always.
- No more limping, no more pain, just fields and sun and you again.
Quotes for a cat
Cats love quietly and on their own terms. These are gentler, in keeping with them.
- Still curled in the warm spot of my heart.
- You chose me once, and I'll choose you always.
- The house is quiet where your purr used to be.
- Off chasing sunbeams on the other side.
Quotes for a sympathy card
When you're writing to someone grieving a pet, these lines strike a comforting note without overstepping.
- Their love left pawprints that time can't fade.
- Some companions never really leave us.
- Thinking of you, and of the one you miss.
- A love like that doesn't end. It just changes shape.
Short quotes for a keepsake
For engraving on jewelry, a plaque, or under a photo, shorter is better. These fit a small space.
- Forever loved.
- Until we meet again.
- Always in my heart.
- Loved beyond words.
- My best friend, always.
Every line here is original and free to use, on a card, a caption, or a memorial. If you'd like the famous Rainbow Bridge poem itself, look for the version credited to its author, Edna Clyne-Rekhy. See our poem and words of comfort guide for more.
How to use a quote
A quote does the most good when it's paired with something personal. On its own it's a nice line; beside your pet's photo and name, it becomes theirs.
Many people place a favorite line under a photo on a Rainbow Bridge canvas, or have a short one engraved on a keepsake. Choose the words that sound like your relationship, not the fanciest ones. The simplest lines are often the ones that hold up over years.
Pair a quote with their photo
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