"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole." ~ Roger Caras

"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself." ~ Josh Billings (1818-1865) American Humorist

"A dog has lots of friends because he wags his tail and not his tongue." ~ Anonymous

"A dog has the soul of a philosopher." ~ Plato

"Animals are such agreeable friends-they ask no questions and pass no criticisms." ~ George Elliot

"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~ Anatole France

"...he will be our friend for always and always and always." ~ Rudyard Kipling

"An animal's eyes have the power to speak a great language." ~ Martin Buber

"Did you ever walk into a room and forget why you walked in? I think that is how dogs spend their lives." ~ Sue Murphy

"To err is human, to forgive, canine." ~ Anonymous

"The dog was created especially for children. He is the God of frolic." ~ Henry Ward Beecher

"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read." ~ Groucho Marx (1890 - 1977)