person A: Earlier this year I was going through a very hard time with the illness of a family member. Out of the blue_comma_ my dog died.
person B: That's incredibly sad_comma_ I'm so sorry for your loss. How long had you had your dog? 
person A: I had him about 7 years. I loved him so much and having him die when he did was more than I could take at that moment. 
person B: Do you have close friends and family that can help to support you through this time? 
person A: Yes_comma_ everyone was great and I am feeling much better now. We did get a new puppy_comma_ but I still miss my old dog!