Time spent with cats is never wasted.
A cat has absolute emotional honesty: human beings, for one reason or another, may hide their feelings, but a cat does not.
Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.
The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.
The smallest feline is a masterpiece.
In the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught.

The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man.
Animals are such agreeable friends―they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.
The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a dog.

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself.
If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans.

Happiness is a warm puppy.
Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life.
Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.
Animals are born who they are, accept it, and that is that. They live with greater peace than people do.
The greatness of a nation can be judged by how its animals are treated.
The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.