person A: My dog died of old age today.
person B: I am sorry to hear that. Mine died of old age as well last month.
person A: I am sorry that happened too. I never thought I would be this upset over a dog.
person B: Me neither_comma_ but in the end_comma_ I really didn't think about him as a dog_comma_ he was just my buddy. I hope fond memories of him get you through this.