person A: I still feel the loss of my 19 year old cat Lexi.  She was my first pet as an adult. 
person B: oh man. was just talking to someone about that type of thing. i had a pet dog who was hit by a car back when I was in jr high. i have friends who have recently lost their lifelong pets and i know they're still reeling to some extent.
person A: Yeah it hurts but I felt lucky to have had her in my life.  Send your friends a hug from me.  
person B: i will indeed. thank you. back at ya.