i recently lost my dog.  i had him for 12 years.
i recently lost my dog, he died.  i had him for 12 years.  
user
Oh no. I am so sorry to hear that!
assistant
thank you. he was the sweetest thing.
user
Dogs are with us for such a short amount of time. Kinda wish they lived as long as us.
assistant
that would be great. but i guess that is what makes them so special. you don't get to have them long.
user