Woman carries pet dog
An owner and her dog of the breed Lagotto Romagnolo. Getty Images/Jens Schlueter

National Pet Day is observed annually on April 11 to pay special attention to the adorable animal companions. The day also gives you a reason to adopt some orphaned animals to ensure they receive the best care.

In order to celebrate day, here are 20 quotes compiled from Brainy Quotes -

  1. “Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and a responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life.” – James Cromwell
  2. “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” – Anatole France
  3. “Sometimes losing a pet is more painful than losing a human because in the case of the pet, you were not pretending to love it.” – Amy Sedaris
  4. “Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to.” – Alfred A. Montapert
  5. “It's difficult to understand why people don't realize that pets are gifts to mankind.” – Linda Blair
  6. “Dogs are wise. They crawl away into a quiet corner and lick their wounds and do not rejoin the world until they are whole once more.” – Agatha Christie
  7. “When I am feeling low all I have to do is watch my cats and my courage returns.” – Charles Bukowski
  8. “Perhaps the greatest gift an animal has to offer is a permanent reminder of who we really are.” – Nick Trout
  9. "Animals are such agreeable friends — they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms." – George Eliot
  10. “Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to.” – Alfred A. Montapert
  11. “I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive.” – Gilda Radner
  12. “Dogs never bite me. Just humans.” – Marilyn Monroe
  13. “Just watching my cats can make me happy.” – Paula Cole
  14. “The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him, and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself, too.” – Samuel Butler
  15. “The smallest feline is a masterpiece.” – Leonardo da Vinci
  16. “A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.” – Robert Benchley
  17. “Animals are my friends … and I don’t eat my friends.” – George Bernard Shaw
  18. “Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet.” – Colette
  19. “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself.” – Josh Billings
  20. “An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.” – Martin Buber
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