person A: I'm so upset. My dog that I've had ever since he was a little puppy just died. We were friends for 20 years. 
person B: Oh no. I'm sorry :(
person A: Thanks. He was really old and had a lot of health problems so it really was for the best. 
person B: Pets are great but they sure are tragic.
person A: Yeah_comma_ there's a gapping hole im my life right now. 