person A: When I was about 5 I saw my dog get run over by a tractor. The vet said we should think about putting him down because it could have brain damage. I threw a fit in the clinic when he said that. 
person B: That's crazy_comma_ I can't believe your dog survived. Did you end up putting him down?
person A: No Dobie was around when I graduated High School. That was one tough doberman. 
person B: That's really impressive_comma_ I'm glad he was able to keep living and supporting you.