11 Quotes Giving Thanks for Animals
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always felt very comfortable around animals, like I was meant to be near them. I know a lot of you must feel the same way. Sophie, Isabel and Lola bring such joy into my life and put a smile on my face on the most challenging days. So while we are all giving thanks today for our blessings, I want to take a moment to share with you 11 quotes giving thanks for animals that I love. They come from all walks of life; from presidents and celebrities to authors and icons. I was going for 10, but I just couldn’t let any of them go. 🙂 There are so many animals in the world suffering today. If you’re a meat eater and having turkey today, please take a moment to give thanks to the turkey who gave it’s life for you. I am going to take a moment in my day to reflect on how fortunate me, Stanley, Sophie, Izzy and Lola are to have each other in our lives. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
1. “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”
― Mahatma Gandhi
2. “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”
― Josh Billings
3. “I ask people why they have deer heads on their walls. They always say because it’s such a beautiful animal. There you go. I think my mother is attractive, but I have photographs of her.”
― Ellen DeGeneres
4. “You can judge a man’s true character by the way he treats his fellow animals.”
― Paul McCartney
5. “The animals of the world exist for their own reasons. They were not made for humans any more than black people were made for white, or women created for men.”
― Alice Walker
6. “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.”
― Dean Koontz, False Memory
7. “If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience.”
― Woodrow Wilson
8. “I don’t believe in the concept of hell, but if I did, I would think of it as filled with people who were cruel to animals.”
– Gary Larson
9. “Any glimpse into the life of an animal quickens our own and makes it so much the larger and better in every way.”
– John Muir
10. “If having a soul means to be able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans.”
– James Herriot
11. “Until one loves an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.”
– Anatole France
What quotes do you love that celebrate animals? I look forward to hearing from you! Remember, be aware and share…
Until next time…
