When I moved into this apartment my next door neighbor had an old beagle. He was a lovely pooch. The poor dog had cancer and just before Thanksgiving he had to be put to sleep. I looked for that wee dog for weeks afterwards.
My neighbor used to have an old beagle - a lovely pooch. He died of cancer just before Thanksgiving. I looked for him for weeks - I miss him.
user
That's so sad.  I've lost dogs before.  I know how you feel :(
assistant
Yeah. I used to see him when I was out on my porch and he'd come out for a sniff around or a tinkle. He was so sweet and gentle.
user
Yeah dogs are man's best friend.
assistant
They sure are. I actually prefer them to some humans I know! Do you have a dog at the moment?
user
Yes I've got one.  She's a stray that showed up to work one day.
assistant
That's wonderful, that you were able to take her in. Good for you! More people should act like that.
user
She's been a great dog. I've got no complaints or regrets.
assistant