A roundup of foreign songs about pets
When it comes to songs about pets, if we’re talking Japanese music, a few tracks might come to mind right away.
But if we limit it to Western music, being able to name some off the top of your head probably means you’re pretty well-versed in it.
Even when words like “DOG” or “CAT” appear in the title or lyrics, they’re often used as some kind of metaphor.
In this article, I’ve researched Western songs about animals, with a focus on pets, and compiled them across different eras and genres.
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A roundup of Western songs about pets (11–20)
Dogs OutDMX
DMX is an American rapper, producer, and actor who has been active since 1991.
This track is included on his fifth album, Grand Champ, released in 2003.
The album was a hit in Canada and reached No.
1 on the charts in the United States.
BenMichael Jackson
“Ben,” a song about the friendship between a boy and a mouse sung with a touch of childlike innocence.
The singer is a young Michael Jackson.
Even at that age, he showcased overwhelming vocal skill and expressive power.
The song was produced as the theme for the film Ben.
Ben was made as a sequel to Willard, a 1972 thriller about a city overrun by swarms of rats.
It’s also said that Michael himself kept a mouse as a pet at the time, which likely contributed to the deeply emotional way he sang it.
It’s a track that resonates with anyone living life with an unusual pet.
KittyThe Presidents of the United States of America
“I want to pet a cat!” That straightforward desire is shouted over a grungy sound in “Kitty,” a song released in 1995 by The Presidents of the United States of America, a band from grunge’s holy land, Seattle.
The track opens with the narrator inviting in a cat that seems eager to come inside.
At first, the cat enjoys being petted and rubs against the narrator’s legs, but then it suddenly changes its tune and scratches them.
The song captures the narrator’s feelings in that moment.
It’s a track that’ll make you chuckle as the narrator, angry, sends the cat back outside with a “You can stay out there!”
Like My DogBilly Currington
Billy Currington is an American country singer who has been active since the 2000s.
The protagonist of his song “Like My Dog” is a beloved pet who acts freely yet never complains, never asks for money, and shows unconditional love to its owner.
The song expresses a desire for you to love me the way my dog does.
Although the lyrics are a bit tongue-in-cheek, the bright, pop-inflected country sound makes for a fresh, breezy track.
I’m Gonna Buy Me a DogThe Monkees
The Monkees were an American rock band active in the 1960s.
Their signature song “Daydream Believer” is widely known in Japan through the cover by The Timers, the band fronted by Kiyoshiro Imawano, and many people have probably heard it in commercials and elsewhere.
Their song “I’m Gonna Buy Me a Dog” is a playful track that’s almost like putting into lyrics a casual chat between guy friends about being dumped and thinking, “I’m sad… maybe I’ll get a dog.” With a banter-like vocal back-and-forth between Davy Jones and Micky Dolenz and an irresistibly bright sound, it’ll leave you feeling cheerful whether you have a dog or not!
I Love My DogSublime
Sublime’s “I Love My Dog” is as straightforward as its title suggests.
Among the songs introduced here, it might be the one that most directly expresses love for a pet dog.
Sublime was a California ska-punk band active mainly in the 1990s, formed around vocalist and guitarist Bradley Nowell.
There’s a story that he rescued an abused Dalmatian puppy, frequently took him along on tours, and even brought him on stage, and over time the dog became something like the band’s mascot.
Unfortunately, the band disbanded after Bradley Nowell passed away in 1996.
However, in 2009 the remaining members formed Sublime with Rome, and they continue to be active to this day.
A collection of Western songs about pets (21–30)
Sometimes I Don’t MindThe Suicide Machines
Set to a fast-paced band sound, “Sometimes I Don’t Mind” breezily sings about the bond between a young man and his beloved dog.
It’s a 2000 release by The Suicide Machines, a punk band based in Detroit, USA.
The lyrics describe casual moments with the dog and the things he loves about them, in plain, unadorned words.
It’s a song that shines with quiet kindness toward a beloved pet—like talking to them even though you know they can’t speak, or buying them little things—because that’s just how much you care, without making a big deal out of it.